It might come as a surprise to those of you who count your time on this BB in terms of weeks or months rather than years, but during the current calendar year, more than 40 high-calibre, long-time members of this board ... guys such as USAHog ... have chosen to leave this forum ...

There are a number of reasons for that, but most of all, it's the exchange of personal barbs that until fairly recently were almost never seen here, but which in recent times have become the daily norm ...

The time for that to come to an end is long overdue ... soon, this will have gone from being the most enjoyable cigar BB on the 'Net to being one of the least enjoyable ... the increasingly common personal attacks and the consequential departure of those more than 40 guys are absolutely intolerable

Exactly what I have seen on other Boards/Forums/Chats Steve. I haven't been on here very long, relative to others, but I have noticed the personal attacks from time to time.

Why can't we all just get along?

NOF

Here Here!!

I have vistied other boards and they are highly offensive and derogotory. Cbid is by far the best and should remain that way.

From what I see, the posters from those other boards visit us as well and assume we are as juvinile as they are.

GO HOME!!!

I agree that people should respect each other and each others opinions. We may not agree on political view points. I know I disagree with many people here but I have never resorted to nor would I ever resort to personal attacks. Playful barbs...well maybe,LOL.

We are bonded by one common element and that is the love of the leaf. X

I too, have found this to be oen of the "Nicest" boards out there. I've been here almost a year and I VERY rarely post on any religious or political threads since I now there will be pros and cons to everything. People who post on these types of threads have to realize that there will be others with opposite thoughts and views so they have to be ready to deal with that.

BUT, discussions should remain civil and NOT become personal attacks !!

Just my 2¢

Low

BTW... I vote EVERYONE stay !!! :o)

I have been here, for a relatively short time, since Feb. of this year. I have visited and posted,at every cigar BB on the net, at least the one's I have knowlege of. This is the only one, where I can list the number of posts, to be in the hundreds. I other words, this is the only forum, where I have stayed. Yes I have observed some name calling, and personal attacks, but most are handled by way of another BOTL, standing up to the name caller, and they either retract their statement, or leave. Example Digisle. Even with the personal attacks, which seem rare here compared to other boards. This is the best cigar related BB on the net. Nowhere else, would I even think of calling another board member a BOTL. Just my .02

Later

Dave (A.K.A. Homebrew)

I say we all get together and personally attack anyone who personally attacks anyone.

Seriously though, what's going on. "I'm out of it for a little while and everone gets dillusions of grandeur."

I've been out for a few weeks as I moved and took my DSL with me. What the hell happened? Hog's cool.

After the initial jd/Mag incident, I've treaded lightly with my political posts. I think it best to type your opinions as if the person/s you're talking to are in the room with you and being BsOTL, most of them garner a certain, automatic respect.

I'm with Steve, let's fight the good fight and keep this place civil, but if someone unfairly attacks you, try to ignore it. People who do this are likely not worth your time. F*** 'em!

JMHO

What's going on is people don't know how to just sit smoke a cigar anad relax.

my 2 cents

Its a shame so many have left, but so many of the new guys are great. Let's just make the best out of what we have.

I agree with Steve, please keep personal attacks out of these boards. And everyone should remember, you don't always have to be right, you don't have to be the one to get the last shot in, and you aren't here to save the world or change any of our beliefs. Say what you have to, but let go when you must.

choner

Hear Hear, BDS and Choner.

Politics and religion, boys. Politics and religion. Didn't our daddies warn us? Nobody ever left over a disagreement about cigars.

I agree. I have seen some of the personal attacks and it is just plain silly what they were about. We all have rights to say our say. And yes we are all bound together by a comman thread. And I know sometimes we take things personal or we say something in typing that could eaisly be misunderstood. And sometimes we have to say I am sorry and just go on. But thats the thing to do and then we can just all have a great time voicing our 2- 25 cents worth of stuff.

usahog left? Or just left the miscellaneous board?

Too bad if he did leave, I enjoyed him being around.

Yaaawwwnnn!!! Oh sorry,late night...LOL

Sorta reminds me of poem I read along time ago although I can't remember all of it I do remember this, " leave them alone and they will come home wagging their tails behind them". JonR

This is my first post in a long time.

Hi, to all the "Brothers" I've dealt with in

the past! Miss talking to y'all!

I still come back and read the boards sometimes.

Maybe that's the problem. I'm still seeing the

same crappy B.S., and that's why I left.

I use to always purchase here, but all the $hitty

posts put a negative aura on cbid. So, I do little

to no purchasing here any more.

Keep it real Slim...Hope you're still out there!

Roman...My best to you at your time of your father's

passing.

Puff Puff,

James A. (a.k.a. octowings)

eleltea --- I believe the straw that broke the 'Hogs' back ...

... was over a cigar.

Check out the 'Davidoff Cigars' thread ...

I read that thread and I don't get it. Was there another thread? I didn't see an attack? Hog should definitely not leave. He adds color to this forum.

Slim is as usual correct. You can catch hog on CW or ICG.

Robby I don't get it either. Hopefully I'll catch up with him at his local herfin spot.

Maybe it's time for the 'Lord of Discipline' to come out of retirement ...

... hehehe!