I was actually searching the CP web site for requested info, couldn't find it to save my life, and member H.Vachon was kind enough to post it.
I met Lee here @ CP; he was kind enough to volunteer a (IMO) difficult to locate stick (AF Anejo #77 Shark) and I sent a few sticks to Lee as a thank you. I guess that is the kind of thing that a cigar forum can foster; something positive.
Looks like Lee has been doing the cigar thing for many years, and it looks like he very recently spent a small fortune on three boxes of AF Sharks.
I've been doing the cigar thing since June, 2007. I smoked 188 cigars in 2020 & purchased a solid ten boxes last year.
I don't see myself, or Lee, as being in the ball park of, " It helps prevent new members with poor intentions from taking free sticks and walking out the door" as we both have some hefty purchases behind us both. I have never joined any forum, cigar forum included, with any intention of taking advantage of folks.
Not sure why you would voice your above invitation for me to go the way of Lee.
Lee can make his choices in life, just as I make my own choices.
Maybe your quip was an April fools thing, or maybe it was sincere? Either way.