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**hoodere** · 12-12-2006, 12:45 PM

Just joined yesterday. Looks like some of the same kind of thuggery goes on here just like some other places. You know a few jerks that can't disagree with someone without the personal recriminations. Bottom dwellers I hope don't rule the roost here as on other sites. Gonna have a good time anyway I believe. Howdy-all.

**basil** · 12-12-2006, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by hoodere

Just joined yesterday. Looks like some of the same kind of thuggery goes on here just like some other places. You know a few jerks that can't disagree with someone without the personal recriminations. Bottom dwellers I hope don't rule the roost here as on other sites. Gonna have a good time anyway I believe. Howdy-all.

Given the lack of specificity in this very first post of yours, I'm having a tough time knowing to whom you are referring with your remarks on thuggery and jerks.

Post up something about yourself, back off the judgements until you know wtf you're talking about, relax and have a good time.

Welcome from Texas.

**WOXOF** · 12-12-2006, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by hoodere

Just joined yesterday. Looks like some of the same kind of thuggery goes on here just like some other places. You know a few jerks that can't disagree with someone without the personal recriminations. Bottom dwellers I hope don't rule the roost here as on other sites. Gonna have a good time anyway I believe. Howdy-all.

Nice intro

. Actually we try to keep the "thuggery" off this board. Since you just joined yesterday, I doubt you a have a clue about the people on this board. Why don't you read up a little more. If you feel like this is the place for you, post your own introduction... or don't.

**Shelby07** · 12-12-2006, 12:59 PM

Well ladies and gentlemen, I don't know for sure, but I am starting to get the feeling that we may be getting bombarded by a troll.

Perhaps a recently excommunicated non-contributor or an asshat in the mist??

Nothing concrete. Just a nagging suspicion.

YMMV

**chefchris** · 12-12-2006, 01:03 PM

this thread is cursed.

**cigar no baka** · 12-12-2006, 01:49 PM

I don't think noobs get treated badly here. If you come here with a good intro, enjoy the disussions and get some cred and rep, you'll do fine. If you come here with a shitty attitude, pissing all over the place, stinking the joint up with stilted posts littered with mistakes obvious to any six-year old that is taking the three R's, you'll get your asshat handed to you.

**WOXOF** · 12-12-2006, 01:50 PM

Hex, maybe we need an IP check on isle 3.

**SideWinder** · 12-12-2006, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by hoodere

Just joined yesterday. Looks like some of the same kind of thuggery goes on here just like some other places. You know a few jerks that can't disagree with someone without the personal recriminations. Bottom dwellers I hope don't rule the roost here as on other sites. Gonna have a good time anyway I believe. Howdy-all.

I was thinking the same thing as Basil and WOXOF. This probably isnt a good thread for you to use to introduce yourself, hoodere. Post your own intro, fill out your profile and stick around a bit. I'm new myself and I can say just about everyone here has been helpful.

**drew_goring** · 12-12-2006, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by hoodere

Just joined yesterday. Looks like some of the same kind of thuggery goes on here just like some other places. You know a few jerks that can't disagree with someone without the personal recriminations. Bottom dwellers I hope don't rule the roost here as on other sites. Gonna have a good time anyway I believe. Howdy-all.

Hey guess what.

If you don't like it, FUCK OFF!

Go to Clubstogie. I'm sure they will jerk you off there.

**JoeBlow** · 12-12-2006, 08:09 PM

I will step forward and witness.
As a month and a half noob here, I have been greeted with nothing but welcomes. The guys on this board are completely logical and friendly. Come humble until you establish respect and there shouldn't be a problem.
Just cause your the evening supervisor at Abercrombie and Fitch doesn't mean you can come to this board and expect to see people kissin your butt. Be humble, that's all.
Pride is the root of all evil.

**chefchris** · 12-12-2006, 08:11 PM

... and that's coming from a spammer.

**mills** · 02-16-2007, 01:04 PM

This is an excellent example for us noobs on how not to get on everyone's bad side. I'm not sure exactly what was going on in the first post, but the following few responses determine it. Things I've learned from this and other posts:

1. Don't insult, intentionally or not, anyone on the board who's been here longer than you.
2. Until well established, don't say anything that can be seen as sarcastic/demeaning.
3. If you realize you've broken rule #1 or #2, immediately apologize and make nice.

(Hopefully I'm not breaking any of these rules myself right now.

)

PS. I also have so far been treated very well and made to feel welcome.

**Kass** · 02-16-2007, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by mills

This is an excellent example for us noobs on how not to get on everyone's bad side. I'm not sure exactly what was going on in the first post, but the following few responses determine it. Things I've learned from this and other posts:

1. Don't insult, intentionally or not, anyone on the board who's been here longer than you.
2. Until well established, don't say anything that can be seen as sarcastic/demeaning.
3. If you realize you've broken rule #1 or #2, immediately apologize and make nice.

(Hopefully I'm not breaking any of these rules myself right now.

)

PS. I also have so far been treated very well and made to feel welcome.

I couldn't agree more with your last statement. Some people are just socially retarded. From my experience at university and meeting many people I have found this to be much more common than I would have ever expected.

coors_ca · 02-16-2007, 03:39 PM

getting ragged on by nubs!

at least i can say i helped to build unity amongst the fringes...

**nhcigarfan** · 02-16-2007, 04:16 PM

I read through the whole thing again. Personally, I think the asshat in that thread was hoodere.

**mills** · 02-16-2007, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by coors_ca

getting ragged on by nubs!

at least i can say i helped to build unity amongst the fringes...

**sprangalang** · 12-11-2006, 11:40 AM

Welcome.
Definitely, go with the Monkey!

**basil** · 12-11-2006, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by coors_ca

well lets see...

i had my first enjoyable cigar tasting experience earlier this year in april when i went to indo. bought six cigars for the trip on a whim. enjoyed every last puff, especially the last 3 inches of the mac's. after my stash of mac's and assorted others ran out i ended up smoking an extremely cheap local brand that was the same size as my pinky finger and came in a pack of 10 . needless to say i had ten profound moments of regret all having me relive the moment a few weeks earlier when the cashier at the local cigar shop asked, "will that be all?" when faced with the choice between slow death by noxious fumes or a monkey clawing at my eyes with one hand out whilst holding onto my hair by the other, i had to go with abstinence for the rest of my three month stay on that lovely island. it actually didn't end up so bad as with every urge to puff i began to get full body massages which were quite cheap. that fixed me up right quick.

thoughts of perfumed cigar smoke lingering in the air and the light lip and head buzz that accompanies a solid drag, were forgot on my return, never to bubble to the surface until the eventful afternoon i decided to return to the forum at which i conducted my research on which sticks to purchase nine months earlier. and so we have come upon this message, which was literally squeezed out of me by harrassing posts, bordering on verbal and emotional abuse. you bottle and stick throwers should all be proud of yourselves...

::bows out::

Verbal masturbation. I mean, do you have to do that here?

**SmokinDVM** · 12-11-2006, 04:00 PM

He asked me make a Newbie Sampler trade with him. I told him to fill out his profile, post a real intro, stick around for a little while, and maybe I would trade. He hasn't taken any of the advice.

coors_ca · 12-11-2006, 11:24 PM

Originally Posted by SmokinDVM

He asked me make a Newbie Sampler trade with him. I told him to fill out his profile, post a real intro, stick around for a little while, and maybe I would trade. He hasn't taken any of the advice.

honestly dvm, after taking all this heat from the board i wouldn't agree to a trade from anyone here for a while. for fear they might stuff me with a box of crap sticks to which i'd be none the wiser.

and i followed your advice to the letter. i filled out my profile, posted an introduction, and stated my intention of sticking around. not sure how much more closely i could follow your suggestions.

now lets let this thread get buried never to be spoken of again...