Does It Really Matter If Reviews Have Pics?

Catfish · 04-14-2009, 12:51 PM

I am trying / have tried many different sticks this past smoking season. I would like to post reviews for everyone but I don't really have a convenient dig. cam. to take pics while smokin. Does it really matter that much if seegars are reviewed with no pics?

white_s2k · 04-14-2009, 12:53 PM

Nope, it sure doesn't. Pics are always nice, but your opinion of the smoke is what we like to see

04-14-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by white_s2k

Nope, it sure doesn't. Pics are always nice, but your opinion of the smoke is what we like to see

zmancbr · 04-14-2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by white_s2k

Nope, it sure doesn't. Pics are always nice, but your opinion of the smoke is what we like to see

I like to see pics... but more important is what my fellow B/SOTLs think of the cigar! I don't buy cigars solely based on reviews, but if there are enough bad reviews I might steer clear or enough good reviews, I might scoop some up!

DPD6030 · 04-14-2009, 01:04 PM

Not necessary but I do love me some cigar ****!

Raralith · 04-14-2009, 01:24 PM

It isn't necessary but it's quite nice. As long as it is not overkill, than it becomes picture diarrhea.

s15driftking · 04-14-2009, 01:36 PM

Most people will say that you don't need to post pics to review a cigar... i believe you should, it heightens the reader's experience. (my own opinion)

Da Klugs · 04-14-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Raralith

It isn't necessary but it's quite nice. As long as it is not overkill, than it becomes picture diarrhea.

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Originally Posted by s15driftking

Most people will say that you don't need to post pics to review a cigar... i believe you should, it heightens the reader's experience. (my own opinion)

It's the little things that make life worth living.... like seeing and laughing about these 2 posts being one after another.

thebiglebowski · 04-14-2009, 01:44 PM

the words are more important than the pretty pictures.

except for dave smoking the padron on the golf course the other day. THAT required a pic!

Don Fernando · 04-14-2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

I am trying / have tried many different sticks this past smoking season. I would like to post reviews for everyone but I don't really have a convenient dig. cam. to take pics while smokin. Does it really matter that much if seegars are reviewed with no pics?

Nope, I always posted reviews without pics until recently. The most important part of the review is the information it provides, pictures are just a little bonus.

04-14-2009, 01:49 PM

I agree that pictures help make the review more entertaining for the reader (kind of like a book with pictures), but I'd rather read a review without pics than no a review at all. (can you say run on sentence)

I'd read reviews with or without photos.

04-14-2009, 01:51 PM

Now, there are some guys that I wish would post pics as it would take up some of the room they use to write legendary long reviews.

04-14-2009, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ahc4353

Now, there are some guys that I wish would post pics as it would take up some of the room they use to write legendary long reviews.

chippewastud79 · 04-14-2009, 01:58 PM

I like to put pictures of the cigar before I light it, mostly because it helps other people identify it if they don't know it by name (which most of the time I don't). Plus a photo of the cigar makes up for my lack of knowledge in descriptions. And then maybe one more picture of something unique (long ash, attrocious burn or just a neat looking photo).

I can appreciate reviews without pictures as well as long as the reviewer gives some good information. Thanks to the Team for limiting us to 5 pictures, because when you see eleventy billion pictures in one review it is worthless to see every draw as a new picture.

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Originally Posted by Da Klugs

It's the little things that make life worth living.... like seeing and laughing about these 2 posts being one after another.

Now thats funny

04-14-2009, 02:01 PM

They say a picture says a thousand words...but words do all the same!

Owt's better than Nowt

G G · 04-14-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Waynegro1

I agree that pictures help make the review more entertaining for the reader (kind of like a book with pictures), but I'd rather read a review without pics than no a review at all. (can you say run on sentence)

I'd read reviews with or without photos.

Whee · 04-14-2009, 02:04 PM

Pics are nice for the inmates who have problems with big words...

For me, taking the pics is just part of the process, makes it more fun for me to do.

But a review is a review. A bad review with pics, is still a bad review.

So let's review....

pics=optional
well conveyed review=good!

mcmoyer · 04-14-2009, 02:26 PM

Phhttt...who needs pictures? Take their bands off & turn 'em upside down and the all look alike.

I do enjoy a well written review!!

Catfish · 04-14-2009, 02:38 PM

Well, I'll do my very best to keep them concise, entertaining, factual and at the very least, informative and interesting.

Or they will be long-winded, hot air filled, utter failures.

But definitely 1 of the 2.

WildBlueSooner · 04-14-2009, 02:54 PM

Without pictures how am I supposed to...uh..nevermind!

04-14-2009, 12:51 PM	#1
Catfish ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ MO FUGGA! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: David Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 1,707 Trading: (24)	Does It Really Matter If Reviews Have Pics? I am trying / have tried many different sticks this past smoking season. I would like to post reviews for everyone but I don't really have a convenient dig. cam. to take pics while smokin. Does it really matter that much if seegars are reviewed with no pics? __________________ 1: It's ALWAYS Loaded. 2: Do Not Point It At Something Unless You Mean To Destroy It. 3: On Target, On Trigger. Off Target, Off Trigger. 4: Be Sure Of Your Target And What's Behind It.Join The NRA Last edited by Catfish; 04-14-2009 at 01:02 PM.

04-14-2009, 12:53 PM	#2
white_s2k The Dude Abides Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Josh Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,052 Trading: (20)	Re: Does It Really Matter If Reviews Have Pics? Nope, it sure doesn't. Pics are always nice, but your opinion of the smoke is what we like to see __________________ "An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life." – Robert A. Heinlein

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DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: Does It Really Matter If Reviews Have Pics? Not necessary but I do love me some cigar ****!

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Raralith Death to the Unbelievers Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 475 Trading: (24)	Re: Does It Really Matter If Reviews Have Pics? It isn't necessary but it's quite nice. As long as it is not overkill, than it becomes picture diarrhea.

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s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Does It Really Matter If Reviews Have Pics? Most people will say that you don't need to post pics to review a cigar... i believe you should, it heightens the reader's experience. (my own opinion) __________________ diamonds/guns

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thebiglebowski Jack White's Roadie... Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: larry Location: music city, USA Posts: 665 Trading: (0)	Re: Does It Really Matter If Reviews Have Pics? the words are more important than the pretty pictures. except for dave smoking the padron on the golf course the other day. THAT required a pic!

04-14-2009, 01:49 PM	#11
Waynegro1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Does It Really Matter If Reviews Have Pics? I agree that pictures help make the review more entertaining for the reader (kind of like a book with pictures), but I'd rather read a review without pics than no a review at all. (can you say run on sentence) I'd read reviews with or without photos.

04-14-2009, 01:51 PM	#12
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Does It Really Matter If Reviews Have Pics? Now, there are some guys that I wish would post pics as it would take up some of the room they use to write legendary long reviews.

04-14-2009, 02:01 PM	#15
dentonparrots Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Does It Really Matter If Reviews Have Pics? They say a picture says a thousand words...but words do all the same! Owt's better than Nowt

04-14-2009, 02:04 PM	#17
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: Does It Really Matter If Reviews Have Pics? Pics are nice for the inmates who have problems with big words... For me, taking the pics is just part of the process, makes it more fun for me to do. But a review is a review. A bad review with pics, is still a bad review. So let's review.... pics=optional well conveyed review=good! __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

04-14-2009, 02:26 PM	#18
mcmoyer Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 255 Trading: (25)	Re: Does It Really Matter If Reviews Have Pics? Phhttt...who needs pictures? Take their bands off & turn 'em upside down and the all look alike. I do enjoy a well written review!! __________________ Not an Aficionado...

04-14-2009, 02:38 PM	#19
Catfish ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ MO FUGGA! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: David Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 1,707 Trading: (24)	Re: Does It Really Matter If Reviews Have Pics? Well, I'll do my very best to keep them concise, entertaining, factual and at the very least, informative and interesting. Or they will be long-winded, hot air filled, utter failures. But definitely 1 of the 2. __________________ 1: It's ALWAYS Loaded. 2: Do Not Point It At Something Unless You Mean To Destroy It. 3: On Target, On Trigger. Off Target, Off Trigger. 4: Be Sure Of Your Target And What's Behind It.Join The NRA

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WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: Does It Really Matter If Reviews Have Pics? Without pictures how am I supposed to...uh..nevermind! __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur