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Unspoken rules
What's with all the unspoken rules on this forum? I've lurked for a while and noticed that new members get run off in droves because they talked about this before they posted here, or they recommended that before they earned credibility, but to earn credibility you have to do something or other, etc. Some have been especially rude to those with language challenges.
You should try to welcome new members, not drive them off.
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Sane
What could you possibly hope to achieve with this post?
Let me get this straight, you saw all the asshats being run off and you thought "hey, that could be me some day".
Banned
Thank you for illustrating my point
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sittin' in the back room
Asking you a question is rude and unwelcoming?Originally Posted by hog
hecho a mano matón
What new members? What droves? Which have been treated rudely with language barriers (most I recall were spammers?)
Oh, and thanks for the advice, newb.
The powers that be might take it all away
Together we burn, together we burn away
Uncle Tupelo
Gravy Drinker
I lurk several sites that are "very welcoming" and "very accepting" of everyone. The problem with that is "everyone" isn't worth it. I like it here because douchers, spammers, & scammers never last long. All that you have seen run off will fit into at least one of these three categories.
Whipping Snappers!
Oh, hog. You're my hero.
You've been such a contributing member since you've joined, I'm going to really miss you when you leave...
Last edited by ggiese; 05-23-2013 at 06:31 AM.
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I ain't leaving. You guys are way too much fun to annoy
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Oh if only we got a free cigar for every wannabe used douche like you who trolled through here...
Originally I didn't respond because I knew you just wanted a little bit of attention and I normally just ignore wingnuts like you because giving you the attention you're looking for only feeds your stupidity until you're banned. Idiots like you never have anything intelligent to say and have even less contribute to a forum like this so even if they're not banned, they never hang around long.
I don't give you a week.
Just FYI, you're not annoying. You're not smart enough to be annoying. You are at best, mildly entertaining.
"Sent from my Star Trek communicator" - That makes perfect sense, you are definitely a 'space cadet'
It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll.
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.
***William Ernest Henley***
Jerkface
C'mon little girl entertain us
The older I get ,the better I was
Whipping Snappers!
Really? It seems you left before you even started...
I feel awful, though - i've been matching wits with someone who's unarmed...
Whipping Snappers!
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For such a miserable place, you sure love hanging around! LOL
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Personally, I don't care what people think. I live my life as a good person and believe in karma. What goes around comes around....and yet you feel compelled to post garbage on this board under a pseudo name.
You crack me up...
You might want to consider that what works for you in your world, doesn't necessarily work well universally. You should perhaps consider packing it in if it doesn't suit your taste.
By the way - you are a legend in your own mind. You can only hope the larger cigar community views you with the same respect you believe they do...
Most "accomplished" people have learned to spell? Lord!
Yup, been asked for free cigars on here too. Seems common on this forum to ask new members for free cigars. I share with my friends, not to placate aggressive forum members.
I noticed that. I caught on quick that you're a follower. Whatever the "gang of 6" here does, you jump on their bandwagon.
See above. Opinions of others are learning tools. I don't "rely" on anything but my own taste buds. I enjoy comparing my findings with others, and often will find a different perspective after doing so.
Seriously? You're threatening me?
Seriously?
If you're active online or read the industry rags you've most likely seen one already.
Kind of all over the place there, buddy. When it comes to cigars, I am a consumer. I know nothing about becoming an importer or tobacco distributor other than there are numerously more (by an order of magnitude) federal regulations and state regulations imposed in an attempt to prevent you from selling tobacco of any kind. My business does not sell tobacco for that reason. I make it a practice not to offer advice about something I know very little of. That, my friend is called wisdom.I'm really surprised hog is not helping our new friend demarcation with business advice. Here's the perfect opportunity! After all - hog's a self professed "successful small business owner" and may be able to lend some good advice to a new member looking for help with setting up his currently small business...
But I suspect hog doesn't much care about such things and is more intent on being a thorn...
Why are you a legend in your own mind, hog? One can teach you manners, but there's no guarantee you'll learn manners - it requires uptake on the receiving end. And you're too dense to understand the overall membership of at least one of the communities you believe yourself to be a "respected member" doesn't likewise share your perception.
Make no mistake, and likely what you've not received on the uptake.... This is a democracy - matters involving discipline are a community action rather than being in the hands of a couple of moderators. No one regularly participating is looking for a mega cigar community, full of scammers and clowns. This community does it's best to help members correct their social ineptness, but is very intolerant of anyone being destructive. You might disagree, but the system works very well and has been around quite a bit longer than you've been participaing.
Take it for what it's worth - you either "get it" or you don't - chastising the community for your personal perceptions and observations of what you believe to be uncaring attitudes can be destructive to the community you believe you're "saving". Particularly when you're not of a mind to otherwise help the community with valid contributions.
As far as the system working well, I guess it does. At least for the 6 or 7 members that actively post here.
I have this thing I do. It's called a life. I also have real friends, a business to take care of, and a family to spend time with. I don't spend all my free time on this earth online, and if I did it wouldn't be here.Hey hog - I see you've come and gone several times since you've last posted and no doubt read this thread. Have we made our point to the degree it's time to move on? ...Or are you receptive to the concept of how this board works and the cats got your tongue? Inquiring minds want to know...
Tapatalk IS a liar. It's also a PIA when it keeps you logged in to a forum that is actually active, because it marks posts as read that you've never read, then you have to back and search to see what you missed. That doesn't seem to be a problem here
See aboveC'mon, hog. Reveal yourself so everyone will be able to know what I know about your reviews...
BTW, Beefy - it couldn't POSSIBLY be hog on Tapatalk - he's using his Star Trek communicator to chat with us. LOL
The bolded quotes abovemake my point.
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I don't think it's completely miserable. Being the eternal optimist that I am, I see great hope here. I enjoy interaction with others, and enjoy comparing my own opinions with the opinions of others. Which is why having more members participating is a benefit to all. No cigar tastes the same to every person, and the insights brought about by fresh points of view are what broaden our horizons. The posts referenced above are typical of this forum. Average what? 6 users online, always the same 6 core users. I lurked for a good 6 months before actually signing up, then another 6 months or so before posting. I've seen what goes on, asked why and got blasted. The same thing happens when a newb comes along and asks a newb question. If the "gang of 6" thinks it was a stupid question then they blast the OP rather than educate him with the vast experience of other members. Most of the time that poster will go elsewhere, where members actually help each other.
Whipping Snappers!
What's the real deal, hog? It is curious you find yourself using a pseudo name for your crusade on this board. If your mission is so righteous, why the need to conceal yourself? A "good person" would not need to do that. It begs to question - Why are you REALLY here?
A "good person" would also not need to sit in judgment. Nor would a "good person" need to tell others they're a "good person", or suggest others not sharing their view of the world were not "good people".
I don't disagree that others should pay attention to grammar and spelling - I personally believe it makes the person look less "accomplished". However, I've also come to learn some of the best leaders I know are not great at spelling and grammar - and use professional communicators to write their thoughts for them. Your assumption someone is not "accomplished" because they misspell words is foolish. Personally - I relish people underestimating me...
Why elude to things you've supposedly written without referencing it so the membership can read for themselves? If what you say is true, wouldn't it be helpful to the overall cigar smoking community? and in the process, lend to your credibility as you build a broader appreciation of your work? say what you will - you sure must be ashamed of what you've published. I don't blame you. Your Ashton Maduro review was not what would be considered "accomplished" writings of someone at the top of their game.
No - clearly you're bitter about something and find the need to play some sort of superhero to fill a personal need. If your desire is to shape the community, take your mask off and act as a real person.
hecho a mano matón
OMG! tldr
The powers that be might take it all away
Together we burn, together we burn away
Uncle Tupelo
Socialist Cigar Smoker
People are annoyed? Feeling pity for a troll, I'd say.
Jerkface
dumbassitis,if left untreated it will turn into screamingfucktardosis
The older I get ,the better I was
Perpetual Smoker
+1. Really dude? Time to pull up your diaper.
Banned
You guys crack me up.
Just an fyi, I am a self employed small business man, have been smoking fine cigars for well over a decade, have a fairly nice collection that could last me the rest of my life, am a senior member of several large, much more active online cigar communities as well as other hobby related sites. I have written many reviews, some of which have hundreds of thousands of views. I am familiar with the typical rules and regs for this type of forum, and I'm far too easy going to get myself banned.
My post was intended for you guys to take a look at what you post and possibly be a little more open minded to the newer members, which in turn would draw more new members and make this place a little more active.
For that I get called a douche bag, troll, stupid and other names.
Nice, real nice.
Sent from my Star Trek communicator
Last edited by hog; 05-24-2013 at 04:43 PM.
Whipping Snappers!
...and yet you feel compelled to post garbage on this board under a pseudo name.
You crack me up...
You might want to consider that what works for you in your world, doesn't necessarily work well universally. You should perhaps consider packing it in if it doesn't suit your taste.
By the way - you are a legend in your own mind. You can only hope the larger cigar community views you with the same respect you believe they do...
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