SmokinDVM Ban Poll

[ggiese]

George, what does this say about the 19 people who did vote (and remember you cast your ballot too)?
The guys who pointed out that they would refrain from voting (K7, NH, Lopaka) are all great guys who have my respect. I know they aren't the only ones who abstained from voting but they stated publicly why they weren't. My favorite reason is from K7, "I didnt vote just to show I dont give a fuck about this whole bunch of shit."
Anyway, each one of the non-voters listed has made a point to treat me decently during my time here. However, I would never say that they are more or less valuable to this board than the guys that did vote: guys like Sarge, SLC, BPP, CgarDan, Roham, Newf, and Drew have been extremely generous and gracious brothers, not only to me but to a lot of other newb's who have came and stayed. And George, you were the first person on this board from whom I ever received a package. You've probably sent out enough packages that you forgot you even mailed one my way, but it made a lasting impression on me. It was the first lesson I had on how to be a BOTL.



I'm not for or against anybody at this point. What upsets me is I was under the impression that GG, CC, and BPP used to be pretty good friends. Hell, maybe they still are and they're PMing each other having a good laugh about this...I kinda hope so.
But regardless of who is or isn't friends anymore, can we please, for the love of Pete, bury this corpse? It's really putting out an awful stink.


Aw, fuck it. Maybe I should just follow K7's lead.


And I'd like to apologize for any spelling or grammatical errors above. Even an English teacher can fuck up.

Ya know - you're absolutely correct. In my world - friends don't start trashing friends in public. But some just can't seem to resist for their own selfish reasons. Some apparently want to discard friendships that easily.

I don't so much mind because I like to know where my friends stand with me - that's why I've been with my wife for over 27 years - I always know where I stand with her, even in the heat of battle (she supports me when I need support - I support her when she needs support - and we both know when we're crossing lines and avoid doing it)

I've asked privately for what other members are asking for publically. Apparently some just don't give a damn what me or others think. It's interesting that some (and especially ONE) are interpreting what they're hearing as support for their cause. But - in reality - I don't read it that way - and I can't believe they (and that ONE) isn't.

But all in all - I know where I stand - and that's a good thing in my world...

Hey, Sid - you got that ban poll together yet?? I'm waiting....

[SmokinDVM]

Ya know - you're absolutely correct. In my world - friends don't start trashing friends in public. But some just can't seem to resist for their own selfish reasons. Some apparently want to discard friendships that easily.

They also don't instigate ban polls because they feel all butt-hurt over a percieved insult.

I don't so much mind because I like to know where my friends stand with me - that's why I've been with my wife for over 27 years - I always know where I stand with her, even in the heat of battle (she supports me when I need support - I support her when she needs support - and we both know when we're crossing lines and avoid doing it)

You've been married to CC for over 27 years? That is impressive. You forgot to reign each other in on this one though.

I've asked privately for what other members are asking for publically. Apparently some just don't give a damn what me or others think. It's interesting that some (and especially ONE) are interpreting what they're hearing as support for their cause. But - in reality - I don't read it that way - and I can't believe they (and that ONE) isn't.

I think there are some here who have missed the point...You and CC. See, it isn't about support for me, as much as it is about not agreeing with you and cc's reasons for this whole fiasco. You and CC, joined arguments in the political forum that you knew full well could, and probably would, get heated. When they did, you cry foul, and start a ban poll.

Hey, Sid - you got that ban poll together yet?? I'm waiting....

Sid won't start a ban poll over lame ass shitlike this, unlike some people here.

[bigpoppapuff]

So just in case you missed it allow me to sumarize:

bill...fyi...YOU spelled something wrong here....correct it,please...and let your meltdown continue...it's priceless....

you're not making any friends with this.and you've lost me...as has george...i don't need turncoats in my life...

bill,you're looking like a real asshole here....and let me remind you 16-1-2!!!!...


plan your next cyber muscle-flexing....maybe it'll work at "snobs".......bwaahaaahaaahaa!!!

[CoventryCat86]

bill...fyi...YOU spelled something wrong here....correct it,please...and let your meltdown continue...it's priceless....

you're not making any friends with this.and you've lost me...as has george...i don't need turncoats in my life...

bill,you're looking like a real asshole here....and let me remind you 16-1-2!!!!...


plan your next cyber muscle-flexing....maybe it'll work at "snobs".......bwaahaaahaaahaa!!!

Gee Sid, how am I a "turncoat?"

On the contrary, you and Barry are looking like the real assholes here and it's unfortunate you can't comprehend that because you guys are only harming yourselves, not me or George. If people want to have nothing to do with me from now on based on how I've handled myself here then so be it, I don't need or want friends like that anyway. Sid, you know Barry's out of line not only do you condone his outrageous behavior 100%, you probably encourage it all in the name of "liberalism" which I find very troubling.

Again, if you and Barry value your extreme liberalism over honest friendships then again, I don't want "friends" like that. In my line of work, I have MANY good FRIENDS who's political leanings are even more left than you and Barry yet I remain good, solid and trusted friends with them. You two are incapable of this.

You and your infantile, immature friend Barry are drawing a whole lot of conclusions about the results here which are not true. Barry's behavior in the "Political" forums is a serious problem and the two of you stay probably awake nights trying to rationalize and justify his actions which are indefensible.

The thought of how much more insufferable you two will be after the election when the Democrats don't take control of Congress is almost too much for me to imagine.....

[bigpoppapuff]

Again, if you and Barry value your extreme liberalism over honest friendships then again, I don't want "friends" like that. In my mine of work, I have MANY good FRIENDS who's political leanings are even more left than you and Barry yet I remain good, solid and trusted friends with them. You two are incapable of this.

what "mine" of work is that,bill?? (see how silly that mistake thing is...and how easy it can happen...?

bill..you're coming off as a real asshole here...your act is tired...and bill........16-1-2!!!!

[CoventryCat86]

what "mine" of work is that,bill?? (see how silly that mistake thing is...and how easy it can happen...?

bill..you're coming off as a real asshole here...your act is tired...and bill........16-1-2!!!!

I meant "line" Sid, I'm sorry for the typo.

And once again to use your words, you are coming off as a real asshole here, your act is tired.

My guess is your continued childish behavior exhibited in this thread isn't positively affecting how you are viewed in the eyes of others which is unrelated to the results of Barry's banning poll.

[designwise1]

CC, You don't know when to stop, do you?
Why don't you scare off a few more noobs?
Is this you personal board? If you continue this - it may well be.

Fucking stop. Now. There will not be a winner. WTF is wrong with you?

[Loudpipes78]

I'm not voting because I feel like I don't really have a place to say much since I'm a newb but I would like to say that I journeyed over to this board because it seemed really cool and drama free but then I bump into something like this and go WTF.

I didn't go back and re-read the whole thread in the Politics forum and have skimmed this one but damn people.... isn't this board suppose be about the smokes... not the BS.

I pulled up all of SmokinDVM's posts and the ones outside the Politics Forum make him look like an outstanding member that contributes to this board... yet he's on the ban block. When I first saw the thread title I honestly thought it was going to be a joke, guess I was wrong.

I am very glad to see it was a LANDSLIDE to keep him around.

IIRC there is an ignore list on this board, if you are one of the select few that has such a problem with him, maybe you should put the list to use, or if it's only in the political forum... avoid it. If you want to do neither of those and feel yourself getting incredibly heated about something... step away from the computer and quit being an internet warrior and go have a smoke... since that's what this board is all about.

I'm done now... just a newb's .02

[Shelby07]

...isn't this board suppose be about the smokes... not the BS.

I pulled up all of SmokinDVM's posts and the ones outside the Politics Forum make him look like an outstanding member that contributes to this board... yet he's on the ban block. When I first saw the thread title I honestly thought it was going to be a joke, guess I was wrong.

I am very glad to see it was a LANDSLIDE to keep him around...

Don't be too concerned with this. It happens occasionally and it eventually goes away. There were still about 20+ other active threads just yesterday having to do with cigars and cigar smokers. There are new members coming in all the time, cigar reviews going on, cigar passes, trades happening, members contributing to cigars for troops, photos, humor, etc. The good thing, as has been pointed out before, is that the disagreements usually stay in the political forum. And what's even better is that it seems if it does spill over to other groups, it gets squelched pretty quick. This thread, I think, is very active because many of us can't understand, as you pointed out, why anyone would start a ban on another member who is actively participating in every one of the cigar related activities because they disagree with his posts in a political forum. Some don't care, but others do, and they want to put their own $.02 in.

Sure the political forum gets nasty, but the rest of the board is alive and well.

By the way, you ain't gettin' no change from your .02

[Loudpipes78]

Don't be too concerned with this. It happens occasionally and it eventually goes away. There were still about 20+ other active threads just yesterday having to do with cigars and cigar smokers. There are new members coming in all the time, cigar reviews going on, cigar passes, trades happening, members contributing to cigars for troops, photos, humor, etc. The good thing, as has been pointed out before, is that the disagreements usually stay in the political forum. And what's even better is that it seems if it does spill over to other groups, it gets squelched pretty quick. This thread, I think, is very active because many of us can't understand, as you pointed out, why anyone would start a ban on another member who is actively participating in every one of the cigar related activities because they disagree with his posts in a political forum. Some don't care, but others do, and they want to put their own $.02 in.

Sure the political forum gets nasty, but the rest of the board is alive and well.

By the way, you ain't gettin' no change from your .02

THAT'S BS!!!! I want my CHANGE!!!!

[CoventryCat86]

They also don't instigate ban polls because they feel all butt-hurt over a percieved insult.

You've been married to CC for over 27 years? That is impressive. You forgot to reign each other in on this one though.

I think there are some here who have missed the point...You and CC. See, it isn't about support for me, as much as it is about not agreeing with you and cc's reasons for this whole fiasco. You and CC, joined arguments in the political forum that you knew full well could, and probably would, get heated. When they did, you cry foul, and start a ban poll.


Sid won't start a ban poll over lame ass shitlike this, unlike some people here.

Once again, you prove that you're nothing but a piece of shit.

"a percieved (sic) insult" LMAO, in Barry's world, he made no insults, I just "perceived" ONE of his comments to be an insult. WOW, are you THAT far out of touch with reality? The reality is Barry, that you've been rude, nasty, offensive and downright ugly in the "Political" forum pretty much since the day you got here.

"married to CC for over 27 years?" Oh you are such a funny piece of shit, aren't you?

Oh shelby, here's a clear example of your "boy" here not wanting to "let it go" and "throwing gasoline on a fire" with this latest post from him. I don't see you whining about Barry's continued shit yet you decide to step in and whine that I'm not "letting it go," etc., which leads me to conclude that you're just as much of an asshole as Barry is.

And once again Barry, it isn't about joining arguments in the political forum which in your mind, ANYTHING goes, you obviously feel it's more important to trash, insult and be rude and vulgar to your friends on a cigar board because of your extreme left wing political views. If you think pushing your extreme left wing agenda and your hate is more important than having fun on a cigar board, then I don't think you belong here.

Normal people don't act that way Barry and once again, I will repeat my strong belief that you should be banned from this community.

[bigpoppapuff]

and the meltdown continues......bill,you're amazing...you really need to learn to let it go..........and bill,one more thing.......16-1-2!!!!!

[CoventryCat86]

and the meltdown continues......bill,you're amazing...you really need to learn to let it go..........and bill,one more thing.......16-1-2!!!!!

Sid, by your own words, you're amazing, you really need to learn to let it go.......

[ggiese]

and the meltdown continues......bill,you're amazing...you really need to learn to let it go..........and bill,one more thing.......16-1-2!!!!!

Here's your proof Sid started this ban poll. Knowing full well the outcome before the voting would lead one to start the poll - so that one could gloat...

What - you skeered, Sid??? C'mon - where's MY banning poll...

[SmokinDVM]

Once again, you prove that you're nothing but a piece of shit.

"a percieved (sic) insult" LMAO, in Barry's world, he made no insults, I just "perceived" ONE of his comments to be an insult. WOW, are you THAT far out of touch with reality? The reality is Barry, that you've been rude, nasty, offensive and downright ugly in the "Political" forum pretty much since the day you got here.

"married to CC for over 27 years?" Oh you are such a funny piece of shit, aren't you?

Oh shelby, here's a clear example of your "boy" here not wanting to "let it go" and "throwing gasoline on a fire" with this latest post from him. I don't see you whining about Barry's continued shit yet you decide to step in and whine that I'm not "letting it go," etc., which leads me to conclude that you're just as much of an asshole as Barry is.

And once again Barry, it isn't about joining arguments in the political forum which in your mind, ANYTHING goes, you obviously feel it's more important to trash, insult and be rude and vulgar to your friends on a cigar board because of your extreme left wing political views. If you think pushing your extreme left wing agenda and your hate is more important than having fun on a cigar board, then I don't think you belong here.

Normal people don't act that way Barry and once again, I will repeat my strong belief that you should be banned from this community.

You whined like a baby, after jumping in on a political thread that you had no business being in. You started using foul language directed at a member of the board. And then cried when the shit was thrown back at you. You go round up your buddies, which aren't quite as many as you thought, and tried to pull your stalker/internet bully bullshit here. It didn't work, so now you're all bitchy about it.

BTW, I haven't trashed, insulted, been rude or vulgar to any FRIEND here.

If anyone deserves to be ban, it's you. Difference is, I would never even consider asking for a ban on any present board member, especially for voicing their opinion, or replying to personal insults.

And, will you stop spinning? I fear your head might explode, and you might injure an innocent bystander. It could be messy, and nobody wants that.

[ggiese]

BTW, I haven't trashed, insulted, been rude or vulgar to any FRIEND here.

Very true, Barry - the operative word being "friend"...

[BigMacFU]

Wow, I disappear to do more grading and I found this. I thought things would have relaxed by now, but they haven't. I really have nothing to add at this point. Syd, George and Bill, I consider you guys friends and hope it can all be worked out, if not, that's life. Certain people just don't like other people. But, we all still have to be civil in any public arena, which is what we are here. So, I raise a glass and a smoke to civility.

[ggiese]

They also don't instigate ban polls because they feel all butt-hurt over a percieved insult.

You've been married to CC for over 27 years? That is impressive. You forgot to reign each other in on this one though.

I think there are some here who have missed the point...You and CC. See, it isn't about support for me, as much as it is about not agreeing with you and cc's reasons for this whole fiasco. You and CC, joined arguments in the political forum that you knew full well could, and probably would, get heated. When they did, you cry foul, and start a ban poll.


Sid won't start a ban poll over lame ass shitlike this, unlike some people here.

Barry - pure speculation on your part who started the ban poll. Pure speculation...

As long as we're speculating, I suggest to you that Sid and some others started this ban poll... Sound crazy? Not as crazy as it would seem...

By the way - I know full well my argument in ANY circle (other than your crazy world, Barry) would hold far more weight than yours if only for the fact that I do not show total disrespect for the others I'm arguing with. It's basic human nature...

How does it feel to win this huge coup, Barry and Sid? I betcha you're breaking out the champagne aren't you...

Hey Sid - as long as you're ordering up ban polls, you got that ban poll together for me yet???