warm & fuzzy

ripper · 09-24-2012, 01:16 PM

After lurking for 4 years, this old Bart made the teddible mistake of posting 2 cigar questions on a popular distributor/auctioneer online forum. Simple questions about the merits of a few smokes I was considering for purchase. My questions included the forum's sister company website and a competitor's website.
Was stunned by the vile replies - threatening, hostile and no info. How dare this dolt post a competitor's website.
Those were my first and last queries, despite the support and encouragement of a trading buddy who is a constant presence on that whipping post of a forum.
Made me appreciate the kind brethren in this group, where I have been a trader, bomber and occasional contributor since the bad old days of Club Stogie 2003-08. Am grateful for the friendship of pnoon, adriftpanda, icehog3, longknocker, bobarian, jjirons69, ncradioman, shilala, rharris, thaplumbr, tedrodgerscpa, billycigars, stevefrench triplef, cigarcop, Giant & 49ers fan -- all my pals at CA. Did not know how good I have it!

CigarNut · 09-24-2012, 01:22 PM

CA is a great place -- and I think that is mostly due to the community created and fostered by the ToE.

NCRadioMan · 09-24-2012, 01:32 PM

We would rather have you here than there too, Bart!

kelmac07 · 09-24-2012, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

We would rather have you here than there too, Bart!

X2...the hell with those snobs.

dave · 09-24-2012, 01:44 PM

I kinda like it over there, myself. It's slumming, but always potentially hilarious. As long as I keep my expectations low, its usually ok in there.

It is unfortunate that the occassional unsuspecting patron walks into American Pie II, expecting American Beauty. Treat CBBB like a low-brow comedy - suspend your sensitivities at the door and try not to be offended. If you are still offended, then best to just avoid it altogether. Hard to imagine lurking there for four years and being surprised by the reception, however.

pnoon · 09-24-2012, 01:52 PM

Glad to have you here, Bart. And I value your friendship as well.
Hopefully one day we can meet and share a good cigar.

icehog3 · 09-24-2012, 02:34 PM

I think birds of a feather flock together....you are one of the good birds, Bart.

That other site sounds scary, even if my nieces say that "Angry Birds" are all the rage....

maninblack · 09-24-2012, 02:42 PM

I agree. CA is the only cigar forum for this guy.

N2 GOLD · 09-24-2012, 02:52 PM

Let me get this straight, there is other sites & boards out there???

N2 GOLD · 09-24-2012, 02:53 PM

Let me get this straight, there is other cigar sites & boards out there???

I'm sure glad I'm here...

Big Bert · 09-24-2012, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by N2 GOLD

Let me get this straight, there is other cigar sites & boards out there???

I'm sure glad I'm here...

CA rules!!!!!

ripper · 09-29-2012, 12:14 PM

Is not just that devilish site. From loiterng on other sites, they seem snide and rude. And misinformed -- so many idiots.
Glad to be among the brethren here at the Best Site.

PCR · 09-29-2012, 08:24 PM

This is the only place for me!

JenksAnejo · 09-30-2012, 12:14 AM

Agree with all the above, it's my favorite website on the intranet .

joeobx · 09-30-2012, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JenksAnejo

Agree with all the above, it's my favorite website on the intranet .

+1

09-24-2012, 01:16 PM	#1
ripper Busy doing nothing Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bart Location: Gig Harbor WA Posts: 497 Trading: (12)	warm & fuzzy After lurking for 4 years, this old Bart made the teddible mistake of posting 2 cigar questions on a popular distributor/auctioneer online forum. Simple questions about the merits of a few smokes I was considering for purchase. My questions included the forum's sister company website and a competitor's website. Was stunned by the vile replies - threatening, hostile and no info. How dare this dolt post a competitor's website. Those were my first and last queries, despite the support and encouragement of a trading buddy who is a constant presence on that whipping post of a forum. Made me appreciate the kind brethren in this group, where I have been a trader, bomber and occasional contributor since the bad old days of Club Stogie 2003-08. Am grateful for the friendship of pnoon, adriftpanda, icehog3, longknocker, bobarian, jjirons69, ncradioman, shilala, rharris, thaplumbr, tedrodgerscpa, billycigars, stevefrench triplef, cigarcop, Giant & 49ers fan -- all my pals at CA. Did not know how good I have it! __________________ Ripper

09-24-2012, 01:22 PM	#2
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: warm & fuzzy CA is a great place -- and I think that is mostly due to the community created and fostered by the ToE. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

09-24-2012, 01:32 PM	#3
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: warm & fuzzy We would rather have you here than there too, Bart! __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

09-24-2012, 01:44 PM	#5
dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: warm & fuzzy I kinda like it over there, myself. It's slumming, but always potentially hilarious. As long as I keep my expectations low, its usually ok in there. It is unfortunate that the occassional unsuspecting patron walks into American Pie II, expecting American Beauty. Treat CBBB like a low-brow comedy - suspend your sensitivities at the door and try not to be offended. If you are still offended, then best to just avoid it altogether. Hard to imagine lurking there for four years and being surprised by the reception, however.

09-24-2012, 01:52 PM	#6
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: warm & fuzzy Glad to have you here, Bart. And I value your friendship as well. Hopefully one day we can meet and share a good cigar. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

09-24-2012, 02:34 PM	#7
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,274 Trading: (60)	Re: warm & fuzzy I think birds of a feather flock together....you are one of the good birds, Bart. That other site sounds scary, even if my nieces say that "Angry Birds" are all the rage.... __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

09-24-2012, 02:42 PM	#8
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: warm & fuzzy I agree. CA is the only cigar forum for this guy. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

09-24-2012, 02:52 PM	#9
N2 GOLD MIND OVER MATTER... Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: RICO Location: So. CAL 33° 44' 44" N / 117° 52' 0" W Posts: 2,330 Trading: (1)	Re: warm & fuzzy Let me get this straight, there is other sites & boards out there??? __________________ When I want your opinion, I'll give it to ya.

09-24-2012, 02:53 PM	#10
N2 GOLD MIND OVER MATTER... Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: RICO Location: So. CAL 33° 44' 44" N / 117° 52' 0" W Posts: 2,330 Trading: (1)	Re: warm & fuzzy Let me get this straight, there is other cigar sites & boards out there??? I'm sure glad I'm here... __________________ When I want your opinion, I'll give it to ya.

09-29-2012, 12:14 PM	#12
ripper Busy doing nothing Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bart Location: Gig Harbor WA Posts: 497 Trading: (12)	Re: warm & fuzzy Is not just that devilish site. From loiterng on other sites, they seem snide and rude. And misinformed -- so many idiots. Glad to be among the brethren here at the Best Site. __________________ Ripper

09-29-2012, 08:24 PM	#13
PCR Maduro! Maduro? Maduro. Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Paul Location: NW Washington State Posts: 429 Trading: (6)	Re: warm & fuzzy This is the only place for me! __________________ "I smoke cigars when I win, to celebrate ... and I smoke cigars when I lose to console myself." -Winston Churchill

09-30-2012, 12:14 AM	#14
JenksAnejo Thunder Up Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Jarrod Location: Thunder Country Posts: 1,332 Trading: (51)	Re: warm & fuzzy Agree with all the above, it's my favorite website on the intranet .