Quote Originally Posted by ashauler View Post
Well, though I'm no FOG, I'm sure the other sponsors would join me in saying you're welcome. I enjoy doing these packages, especially when the new member becomes active in the forum and eventually becomes a "senior member". So, please, all of you newbs, involve yourselves in the discussions and activities of the board.

We are different from most of the boards out there in that we truly believe this is a community, not just an "information board". There are many benefits to the community aspect of this board, as well as one main responsibility.......and that is integrity. We should all be looking for ways to contribute to the community, not take from it.
I have only lurked on other boards, but what you said here is the reason I decided to begin participating and getting involved here. I love to give, but not where I am taken advantage of in doing so. My attempt to out give the members of this board has been a failing effort so far. The information that is shared here is every bit as valuable as the cigars you may receive in any trade. I also love the effort that the senior members take here in exposing and running off all the "asshats". As a result the few that make it through tend to be the legit few. That, to me, is what separates this community from the other online cigar communities.

I apologize if this is seen as "hijacking" the Newbie Sampler thread, but in response to ashauler, I just wanted to get it said.

Thanks to all the regulars here and all you do to make this place the best online cigar community, in my humble opinion of course.