So Why did you join the Asylum? - Page 3

icehog3 · 11-29-2008, 09:18 PM

For whatever their individual reasons were, people were leaving CS and heading to other boards or starting new boards. I feared that some friends would be lost, and hoped for a place where all those friends would want to be.

And then 10 great friends allowed me to join them on this excellent adventure...and within a few days, another 1200+ great friends joined us too.

"Is this Heaven?"

"No, it's Cigar Asylum".

...apologies to Kevin Costner.

BirdDok · 11-29-2008, 09:24 PM

Most of the BOTLs that I had interacted with on CS left and came here. I got an invite to come over......SO.... here I am.

11-29-2008, 10:14 PM

You guys tried your best to lose me but I found you anyway....

Texan in Mexico · 11-29-2008, 10:15 PM

I came seeking asylum...

As corny as that sounds, it became uncomfortable at the other place. I still check in from time to time but I feel the "knowledge" is here.

I am passionate about what I do and between the 11, the 12th and an occasional thread about cake - I fit in here honestly.

I really hope to hit the Shack Herf or Ybor in '09 - it would be great to shake some hands...

Bruzee · 11-29-2008, 10:47 PM

I became attatched to what CS had become to me, and when it crumbled around me, I just wanted to find that Place again. And, I think this is that Place....

11-30-2008, 02:32 AM

I joined to keep in contact with some amazing people who have touched my life in one way or another. By sending friendly hellos, helping me with auto advice, or simply goofing around...these people are great friends and I would hate to lose them.

Don Fernando · 11-30-2008, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Edmundo

Why did you join CA?

Because of all the negativity on CS after the sale, the new plans of Jon Caputo, the new name, the new logo, the new moderating rules.

Quote:

How many other cigar related forums do you belong and actively post to?

3 others, all Dutch. 1 I own (with SmokeyNL), and 2 others just to keep an eye on the competition.

11-30-2008, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by brigey57

Well, this beautiful woman shows up at my door one evening and tenderly asked me to check it out. So who do you listen to?

Glad to see my girlfriend made it over to extend the invite, Brian!

Jason

Whee · 11-30-2008, 07:32 PM

The jackets are better here.

And everyone who I look up to, respect, crack jokes about, get cuffed on the back of the head by all chose to make this their home base, so I did too.

11-30-2008, 07:38 PM

Because Fred (macms) told me to and I never argue with my elders!

houdini · 11-30-2008, 07:39 PM

Mr. Maduro made me.

11-30-2008, 07:51 PM

CA is Cigar Asylum????

I thought this was Cigar Aficionado.

OH well since I'm here I might as well stay.

Seriously though, with the caliber of people that started this place, how could I not join. Thanks guys!

ripper · 11-30-2008, 08:03 PM

Av8tor152d and tedrodgerscpa water-boarded me and would let me up for air only if I migrated from CS.
So here I am - eternally grateful.

hotreds · 11-30-2008, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ripper

Av8tor152d and tedrodgerscpa water-boarded me and would let me up for air only if I migrated from CS.
So here I am - eternally grateful.

And they say waterboarding don't work!

poker · 11-30-2008, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokinAFuente

CA is Cigar Asylum????

I thought this was Cigar Aficionado.

OH well since I'm here I might as well stay.

Seriously though, with the caliber of people that started this place, how could I not join. Thanks guys!

Nope. cA is cigar Aficionado

11-30-2008, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Good_Stogies_Mon

You guys tried your best to lose me but I found you anyway....

And I didn't want to feel left out

av8tor152d · 11-30-2008, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ripper

Av8tor152d and tedrodgerscpa water-boarded me and would let me up for air only if I migrated from CS.
So here I am - eternally grateful.

I deny any such involvement...

WyGuy · 11-30-2008, 09:39 PM

I joined here because I was becoming more and more obsessed with cigars, and needed a place where I could learn more! I was never a member at any other cigar forums and decided it was time I joined one, and with a little research I found the Cigar Asylum!

11-30-2008, 09:51 PM

I joined here bc Al told me about the place. I hadn't been on CS much and didn't realize the things that were going on. I joined here b/c there was a core group of people on the other site that I really enjoyed being friends with and being a part of a community with them. When they all came here, I came here. Like they say, come for the cigars, stay for the friends.

alley00p · 11-30-2008, 10:20 PM

I received an invite from Fulltime, my friend who works at my favorite B&M, so here I am!

I was glad to see so many names of friends from CS already here, so now this is sorta home base for me.

11-29-2008, 09:18 PM	#41
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,304 Trading: (60)	Re: So Why did you join the Asylum? For whatever their individual reasons were, people were leaving CS and heading to other boards or starting new boards. I feared that some friends would be lost, and hoped for a place where all those friends would want to be. And then 10 great friends allowed me to join them on this excellent adventure...and within a few days, another 1200+ great friends joined us too. "Is this Heaven?" "No, it's Cigar Asylum". ...apologies to Kevin Costner. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-29-2008, 09:24 PM	#42
BirdDok Back in the fold! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: SE Pennsyltucky Posts: 58 Trading: (6)	Re: So Why did you join the Asylum? Most of the BOTLs that I had interacted with on CS left and came here. I got an invite to come over......SO.... here I am. __________________

11-29-2008, 10:14 PM	#43
Good_Stogies_Mon Guest Posts: n/a	Re: So Why did you join the Asylum? You guys tried your best to lose me but I found you anyway....

11-29-2008, 10:15 PM	#44
Texan in Mexico Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Travis Location: Puerto Morelos, Mexico Posts: 958 Trading: (0)	Re: So Why did you join the Asylum? I came seeking asylum... As corny as that sounds, it became uncomfortable at the other place. I still check in from time to time but I feel the "knowledge" is here. I am passionate about what I do and between the 11, the 12th and an occasional thread about cake - I fit in here honestly. I really hope to hit the Shack Herf or Ybor in '09 - it would be great to shake some hands...

11-29-2008, 10:47 PM	#45
Bruzee Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: D Location: San Diego Posts: 1,508 Trading: (30)	Re: So Why did you join the Asylum? I became attatched to what CS had become to me, and when it crumbled around me, I just wanted to find that Place again. And, I think this is that Place.... __________________

11-30-2008, 02:32 AM	#46
Bobb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: So Why did you join the Asylum? I joined to keep in contact with some amazing people who have touched my life in one way or another. By sending friendly hellos, helping me with auto advice, or simply goofing around...these people are great friends and I would hate to lose them.

11-30-2008, 07:32 PM	#49
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: So Why did you join the Asylum? The jackets are better here. And everyone who I look up to, respect, crack jokes about, get cuffed on the back of the head by all chose to make this their home base, so I did too. __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

11-30-2008, 07:38 PM	#50
Cigar Caddy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: So Why did you join the Asylum? Because Fred (macms) told me to and I never argue with my elders!

11-30-2008, 07:39 PM	#51
houdini Life is Beautiful........ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: aNYthing Posts: 194 Trading: (21)	Re: So Why did you join the Asylum? Mr. Maduro made me. __________________

11-30-2008, 07:51 PM	#52
SmokinAFuente Guest Posts: n/a	Re: So Why did you join the Asylum? CA is Cigar Asylum???? I thought this was Cigar Aficionado. OH well since I'm here I might as well stay. Seriously though, with the caliber of people that started this place, how could I not join. Thanks guys!

11-30-2008, 08:03 PM	#53
ripper Busy doing nothing Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bart Location: Gig Harbor WA Posts: 497 Trading: (12)	Re: So Why did you join the Asylum? Av8tor152d and tedrodgerscpa water-boarded me and would let me up for air only if I migrated from CS. So here I am - eternally grateful. __________________ Ripper

11-30-2008, 09:39 PM	#58
WyGuy Boiler Up! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: MN Posts: 1,359 Trading: (16)	Re: So Why did you join the Asylum? I joined here because I was becoming more and more obsessed with cigars, and needed a place where I could learn more! I was never a member at any other cigar forums and decided it was time I joined one, and with a little research I found the Cigar Asylum!

11-30-2008, 09:51 PM	#59
Kwilkinson Guest Posts: n/a	Re: So Why did you join the Asylum? I joined here bc Al told me about the place. I hadn't been on CS much and didn't realize the things that were going on. I joined here b/c there was a core group of people on the other site that I really enjoyed being friends with and being a part of a community with them. When they all came here, I came here. Like they say, come for the cigars, stay for the friends.

11-30-2008, 10:20 PM	#60
alley00p Adopted MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Charlie Location: HOCKEYTOWN! Posts: 1,770 Trading: (41)	Re: So Why did you join the Asylum? I received an invite from Fulltime, my friend who works at my favorite B&M, so here I am! I was glad to see so many names of friends from CS already here, so now this is sorta home base for me. __________________ Alley00p - I may be a FOG, but I'm still trying to dance!! Just don't trip over my cane!