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Just so you know, Search engines scan and display posts on this forum. So say someone was to do a search on sources, we would not want anything to point to cp. The ads at the top of the page dont show up in search engines (that I am aware of). Now regardless of this. The fact that it is the rule of this BB should be enough!

-gp
 
Gonzo

I love Americans. So much so that I'm even married to one. But you can always find a bad apple in any basket. Know what I mean? Please don't generalize when I'm talking specifically to you. And sorry, but I take offense when anyone starts tossing the f-bomb at me. Did you see anyone else do that....no, not even bfreebern or muddstick. I bet they are both pissed, but they are clearly more diplomatic and in control. Two real nice guys if I had to bet.

I've posted a total of three requests and tried to tweak each one to your liking. I suppose the final one was acceptable since no names were used and now you can only rant about me. Vendor names have been removed too....

Once again, I truly appreciate the people who PMed advice. Sorry for the inconvienence.

Now where's my popcorn?
 
Now was that so hard?

Y'know, I've actually met and enjoyed cigars with a handful of members here, and I think they'll agree that I'm a pretty laid back easy going nice guy. But I have no patience for people who lack any concept of reading comprehension, and choose to ignore repeated requests to follow the rules.

Yep, that's just how it is. And by using any reference to a stereotype such as "ugly American" you are perpetuating it and are no better those who believe in that stereotype.

You've started off real well here, good luck with that!
 
I personally don't see anything wrong with a guy from Canada asking about places that sell Cuban cigars on line. I don't think it's wise for someone who lives in the UNITED STATES to reply with "Oh yeah, I bought from Absolute Cigars and they were authentic and the shipping turnaround time was ten days."

However, I see nothing wrong with someone posting about their experiences with a certain on line vendor especially if he lived outside of the United States.

Now granted, there is a "rule" posted here somewhere that prohibits this and I have yet to see anyone point neophyte to where that rule is posted. Neophyte missed THIS "RULE" which is posted in the "Island of Cuba" section which implies that it applies only to sources of Cuban cigars. Hell, I've been here for almost three years and it took me quite a while to find where that specific rule was posted and as I mentioned, NO ONE has pointed that out to him directly. Mighta been nice if someone had done that earlier instead of being rude to him. ;)

I also don't think neophyte is being "hard headed." I think he makes some extremely good points. Maybe there should be a discussion about moodifying this rule because I'm fairly certain when that rule was first posted, we didn't have on-line sources for Cuban cigars flashing at the top of every page.

We freely and openly discuss sources of non Cuban cigars here and have ever since I've been here. For instance, I'll tell people time and time again that I will not do business with Billboard Tobacco because they gouge on Fuente products. Many others around here think these guys are some freakin' wonderful vendor because they offer deals on Padrons. :rolleyes: On the other hand there's barely anyone left here who will do business with TobaccoWorld, TBSCigars or TheCigarHumidor :laugh: and this is because we freely and openly discuss sources and weed out the scumbags.

OK. Everyone read along with me. No matter where in the world you live, it is not acceptable to discuss sources publically on this forum. That has been the rule here, as well as every other forum, since the beginning.
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Uh, I take exception to this statement. First off, this IS NOT "the rule here, as well as EVERY other forum, since the beginning" it certainlly is NOT a rule on EVERY other forum and Gonz, ya haven't exactly been here yourself "since the beginning" and neither have I so neither of us can state "since the beginning" from first hand experience.

Oh BTW, it's "publicly" not "publically" ;)
 
Wow Bill! You made rational arguments and they make sense too. I'm overwhelmed. While I agree with your point that our International members should be free to discuss sources for for what is contraband to us, I don't think its a good idea to relax the rule.

With Canadians, and other overseas members posting with impunity, it invites Americans to do the same. Hell, look what happens with the rules posted. Relaxing the rule would jeopardizes a delicate balance for those of us inside the U.S., not that I would ever put a dollar in the pocket of the evil communists.

Now, lets crack out the popcorn and watch the flame war. ;)
 
I'd just like to clarify a couple of my statements. I was not trying to say that I've been around a while. I have not, as the date under my username clearly demonstrates. However it is understood that sources are not talked about at any reputable site. And although no one was able to point this guy to where exactly it says that we don't talk about sources, it shouldn't matter. Several reputable members stated that this was the case, and that should have been the end of it. Several reputable members asked that the names of the vendors be edited out and explained that even though he lives in Canada, we don't discuss sources on the forum. But this never happened. He kept pushing the point and listing vendors even though he was told that it was not cool.

Regarding changing the rules, my $.02 is this: As it is right now it's quite simple, we don't discuss vendors. If we change this, then I think it's opening up a can of worms, per se, to try to allow certain folks to discuss vendors when others cannot. If a brand new member can't grasp the fact that we don't discuss vendors at all, then what's going to happen when he sees vendors being discussed, and doesn't realize that the only people discussing them are not from the US, and they start rattling off names of vendors with questions?

Just more food for thought on this subject. And my opinion, for what it's worth.
 
coventrycat86 said:
I personally don't see anything wrong with a guy from Canada asking about places that sell Cuban cigars on line. I don't think it's wise for someone who lives in the UNITED STATES to reply with "Oh yeah, I bought from Absolute Cigars and they were authentic and the shipping turnaround time was ten days."

However, I see nothing wrong with someone posting about their experiences with a certain on line vendor especially if he lived outside of the United States.

Now granted, there is a "rule" posted here somewhere that prohibits this and I have yet to see anyone point neophyte to where that rule is posted. Neophyte missed THIS "RULE" which is posted in the "Island of Cuba" section which implies that it applies only to sources of Cuban cigars. Hell, I've been here for almost three years and it took me quite a while to find where that specific rule was posted and as I mentioned, NO ONE has pointed that out to him directly. Mighta been nice if someone had done that earlier instead of being rude to him. ;)

I also don't think neophyte is being "hard headed." I think he makes some extremely good points. Maybe there should be a discussion about moodifying this rule because I'm fairly certain when that rule was first posted, we didn't have on-line sources for Cuban cigars flashing at the top of every page.

We freely and openly discuss sources of non Cuban cigars here and have ever since I've been here. For instance, I'll tell people time and time again that I will not do business with Billboard Tobacco because they gouge on Fuente products. Many others around here think these guys are some freakin' wonderful vendor because they offer deals on Padrons. :rolleyes: On the other hand there's barely anyone left here who will do business with TobaccoWorld, TBSCigars or TheCigarHumidor :laugh: and this is because we freely and openly discuss sources and weed out the scumbags.

OK. Everyone read along with me. No matter where in the world you live, it is not acceptable to discuss sources publically on this forum. That has been the rule here, as well as every other forum, since the beginning.
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Uh, I take exception to this statement. First off, this IS NOT "the rule here, as well as EVERY other forum, since the beginning" it certainlly is NOT a rule on EVERY other forum and Gonz, ya haven't exactly been here yourself "since the beginning" and neither have I so neither of us can state "since the beginning" from first hand experience.

Oh BTW, it's "publicly" not "publically" ;)
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Ah, I see you're still in good form, CC, you did set the president.

BTW, 'modifying' not 'moodifying'. ;)
 
ThankYouForNotSmoking said:
Ah, I see you're still in good form, CC, you did set the president.

BTW, 'modifying' not 'moodifying'. ;)
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What "president" did I set, Lincoln, Roosevelt, Washington or Jefferson? ???

When you point out other people's typos, you should spell and or use words properly. ;)

Ah, okay, you're going to tell us you spelled precedent wrong on purpose, right? :laugh:

Thank you for not thinking.
 
Gonz said:
I'd just like to clarify a couple of my statements. I was not trying to say that I've been around a while. I have not, as the date under my username clearly demonstrates. However it is understood that sources are not talked about at any reputable site. And although no one was able to point this guy to where exactly it says that we don't talk about sources, it shouldn't matter. Several reputable members stated that this was the case, and that should have been the end of it. Several reputable members asked that the names of the vendors be edited out and explained that even though he lives in Canada, we don't discuss sources on the forum. But this never happened. He kept pushing the point and listing vendors even though he was told that it was not cool.

Regarding changing the rules, my $.02 is this: As it is right now it's quite simple, we don't discuss vendors. If we change this, then I think it's opening up a can of worms, per se, to try to allow certain folks to discuss vendors when others cannot. If a brand new member can't grasp the fact that we don't discuss vendors at all, then what's going to happen when he sees vendors being discussed, and doesn't realize that the only people discussing them are not from the US, and they start rattling off names of vendors with questions?

Just more food for thought on this subject. And my opinion, for what it's worth.
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Okay, I disagree with you on two of your statements here:

However it is understood that sources are not talked about at any reputable site.
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"any" reputable site? There are reputable sites that allow discussion of on line vendors of Cuban cigars so please do not say or imply things that are not true.

And although no one was able to point this guy to where exactly it says that we don't talk about sources, it shouldn't matter.
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Bullshit. If there's a rule then reference it by a link, just because someone "says so" isn't good enough.
 
I did point this guy to the thread where it says it's a bad idea to discuss sources:

Sources


Bill, check post #33 from the above link.
 
It is clear that Neophyte did not read one of the three Posts that appear at the top of every forum page. It is the one that Rod put there about discussing Sources. To me it states the "rule" for Cigar Pass when discussing Sources.

neophyte said:
Remove the names? They are clearly displayed at the top of every page! Flashing even.....And they give more info to customs than I was even asking.
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Didn't Rod state back around the end of last year or first of this year that the Banners of some retailers are displayed at the top of the page because they are paying to advertise, which is supporting CP, and are there to help out the international members? Could someone please help me to locate that thread?
 
I got enough info about 5 minutes after posting the first post. Unfortunately it became a pissing contest after that, but I beleive I made up with Gonz.

Anyway, people keep pointing to the "Sources" thread. To quote FatherTiresius in the second post of the that thread, "I think it's fair to discuss any of the advertisers on this board, by this I mean those who post in the Hot Cigar Deals section. After all, they are not trying to maintain any secrecy themselves so it's not like we're "outting" them. All others should be kept to private discussion."

Seems logical to me. Isn't that what I was asking? And since it is in the "Sources" thread, doesn't that make it a rule too?

I did however edit my previous posts
 
Neo - read grateful1s post above you. That's the link that states not to discuss sources.
 
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