SFG75 said:
I'll reserve judgment on Other1 for now, but I'm more bothered by another matter altogether at the present moment.
The news and politics thread was closed for a reason, and this illustrates why. It wasn't just a politics thread, it was the NEWS and politics thread. For awhile now, news and political topics have been posted in the lobby when they shouldn't have been in the first place. I've made some sarcastic references on a few of them about the thread being re-opened, but apparently some folks aren't getting the clue. I'll be sure and be more straightforward in the future should it continue. :sneaky: Rod gave us a chance, and we all blew it. However, that doesn't mean that a few members of this community should take it upon themselves to somehow turn the lobby into a mini-board of news and political happenings. Hopefully these kinds of posts will stop and we won't have to worry about CP members fighting due to a NEWS (and politics) issue.
I posted this thread and link because I know there are a few avid hunters here. I also know there are a few from WI. If it is going to be taboo to post subjects in the Lobby, then why bother having the Lobby. I did not post this to start anything, nor do I THINK I am being referred to in the post, but I have to wonder.
The Politics side of the NEWS and POLITICS forum was pretty entertaining. Yeah, some people got their feathers ruffled, and some were even singled out and picked on. But, I think all came out of it unscathed. Posting opinions in a public forum will do that from time to time. But, saying not to post things because they might stir up some trouble seems to really make things pretty boring.
I find this site to be both informative and entertaining. I enjoy logging in and reading some of the things that people have to say. It's a way I can interact with people that are like minded without actually calling them or going over to their house.
I think that only talking about the blend of certain cigars, which ring gauge offers the most smoke, and who has a 5er of XXX to offer is pretty bland. But, that is just me. I think that the peripheral discussions on this board make it really what it is. A place for like minds to congregate and enjoy what we have in common and discuss some 'other' things. But, maybe I am wrong.
If posting this thread caused this heartache, I apologize. I started it and I will take responsibility for it. For those that were offended, I offer you my deepest apologies for starting a thread that caused you to be offended. For those that actually posted the inflammatory comments, I apologize to you for providing the environment for it to happen and for enabling you to exhibit anti-social behavior.
To all...........I apologize. To think, in light of the world's events today, that people in a free society, with the freedom of expression, would choose to use it in such a manner as to belittle their fellow BOTLs, and I am to blame for starting it.
I am going to go home today (at 12:30PM - minimum day at school today) and actually study my CI, Famous, and JR catalogs. Not just look at them and drool, but actually study them. I like this forum and I feel if I am going to contribute anything worth while here in the future, I'd better know the standard and metric measurements of all the smokes that could possibly be discussed. I'm going to need to know the actual subtle differences between honduran and nicuraguan tobacco so that I may be able to enter a meaningful discussion. And I need to know the wholesale, MSRP, retail, and intrinsic value of all smokes so that I may be informed for the next pass I might want to join.
Sounds to me like my Thanksgiving Holiday will be filled with busy work. Instead of sitting back and relaxing, enjoying my family, a few choice smokes, and being thankful for what this country has provided me and mine.
Well.......wait...............matter of fact, screw that.
All of you that are not mature enough to be involved in an adult conversation about something you may not agree with.............grow up. And this holiday is perfect for reflecting upon the very reason there is an adult table and a kid's table.
All of you enjoy your family and friends this weekend. Smoke some sticks, whether they are Domestics or Cubans, highline or yard gars..........just enjoy yourselves. I know I'm going to.
M. Gipson