Quote Originally Posted by Shelby07 View Post
Nice reply, George. I thought it but didn't want to be the first to say it.

Chris, your enthusiasm is contagious and really welcome for a newbie. It's what this community does for newbies. But you do need to be careful as to what you say.Those just coming on the board don't know whether you are new to the board or the hobby. All they know is that you've been here longer than they have, and to a new smoker that makes you an expert. I have learned a lot in my time here but I still consider myself too new to cigar smoking to be giving out advice on what sticks people should smoke. And when I do write an article on something that might help others it is something I have experience with and/or have researched thoroughly.

Keep up the enthusiasm and keep up the newbie reviews. But remember there are plenty of folks here in a position to give out advice that has been gained over time through first hand experience. And they are very willing to share with us newbies.
WTF are you talking about?

Chris qualified his statements with words like:
I personally have not smoked one.
From what I have read
Another thing i have read
I, cannot speak on this for myself, but read this from a trusted BOTL.
He was in no way pulling a "Scotty" who would lead readers to believe he had first hand experience with cigars when in fact he did not.

From time to time we've seen blowhards on these boards who love to hear themselves talk when the fact is they have no idea what they're talking about and maybe I'm missing something (though I highly doubt it) but I don't think Chris falls into that category or deserves this condescending lecture Shelby.