Quote Originally Posted by BlackRain
I am quite proud of my first purchase being a quality cuban and don't see why a newbie shouldn't talk about cubans to be honest.

BlackRain.
A newbie shouldn't talk about cubans in his first post simply because the forum sites are constantly being attacked by people trying to sell fake cubans and when a newbie gets on and in his first post is discussing cubans it normally leads to the guy trying to sell them. if it's your first post the older members here will see it and think automatically that you are a scam artist who thinks we are all so stupid that you can buy yourself some swisher sweets throw a fake cuban band on them and we'll pay you top dollar. you have stated that this is not the case and my warning stands. it normally doesn't start you off on the right foot with the older members. it's just about establishing trust and proving you're a legit guy who wants to honestly be a part of the brotherhood of cigar smokers.

and as far as what BPP said don't take it harshly the guys here, myself included, are generally a bit rough around the edges but they take care of each other and will take care of you. you just got to give it time and build those relationships.