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[Shelby07]

Hey, Chris - You're fairly new to this whole cigar thing - and while your enthusiasm is great, you really gotta know a bit more about the community before you start pointing people in different directions.

Your advice is not necessarily all bad in this case (but obviously Tommy and I do see some holes in at). To me, it's kinda like a New Yorker who moves to Chicago, been there a week, and is giving out directions. It's just destined to go bad...

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.