billyjackson --- don't get our panties in a bunch ... the 'LOD' had been a tradition around here for a long time.
Like it or not, the fact is ... you bent one of the 'Forum Rules & Conditions' of our hosts ... by posting a link to a website that links to cigar sales, and I doubt very seriously that it will last too long anyway, before it is edited out ...
... and it's obvious by your statemnt to me, you blatantly knew you were breaking the rules.
Whether I work for CBID or not is irrelevant ... I've been helping them out since the conception of these forums, and I doubt that will ever change. And, the fact of the matter is, I HAVE NOT had the need to do it much lately (it was much more 'heavy-handed' in the past) ... as most people have learned to abide by the requests of those that DO run this site.
... and FYI, I do this with their full support. In fact Steve even calls me the 'Law Dawg' ... LOL!
Just be cool ... do what's right ... and I won't have to remind anyone, and I apologize if this bothers you ...