Dennis (aka CigarInspector),
I noticed that both CigarInspector and OldWestChris are posting under the same IP. OldWestChris also has accounts setup on numerous tobacco related forums, to which all appear to be promoting the website truetobacco.
I am well aware of SEO tactics, and we all want Google to index our sites on page 1. Unfortunately this is considered black hat SEO, and Google will blacklist you for it. CigarPass is designed to a true community without people using it to promote their sites. By the way, Google will now demote your site for forum spam. While back links play a role in how well you rank in Google, they are by far less valuable today then ever before, and can certainly hurt the rank of your site.
I look forward to your response.
Thank you,
Rod