It's happend

[mikeyj23]

Originally Posted by No1der

It's all good, I may just get behind 7 proxies and have a little fun with ol' puff. I mean if I'm going to do the time I should probably retroactively do the crime.

I think that's a very poor, immature idea.

Originally Posted by No1der

In the section of the site that got deleted I said to the admin:

"You know, puffer fish is called fugu.
You might want to try sounding that word out. Fugu"

Very subtle or maybe not but that didn't get me banned because everyone else was joining in on the fish bashing.

Originally Posted by No1der

I think puff over-reacted to my post and ended up upsetting other folks that just would have seen my sulking for what it was.

I think if you came into my house with the express intent of causing trouble, I'd boot you out whether I had a "no causing trouble" sign up or not. Over-reaction? Methinks not.

I understand you haven't had the time to process the change like the rest of us, but it's time to move on. You consider yourself a martyr for getting yourself banned over there, and with the sig line and numerous posts, I think we all know that by now. It's a different environment over here - CA is the present and future, and I humbly recommend we live in those tenses.

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by mikeyj23

it's time to move on.

CA is the present and future, and I humbly recommend we live in those tenses.

Mikey,
Great words of wisdom there for a young guy.
Sometimes, even old farts like me, can live by the words of guys half my age and this is an example.

I had personally stayed away. Then, that bastage Admiral tempted me.
Went back frankly to poke fun and nothing more.
Not at the admins but at the owner himself.

I can see the sentiments on both sides of the fence. Sometimes, it is hard to let go for some folks. Sometimes, it is hard to draw the line on when to stop stepping on someone when they are down. However, what makes it yet harder is when that person acts like someone seeking such punishment via his actions and his words.
Right or wrong, everyone has varying reasons why they do what they do, specially after a couple of martinis.
I received my 4 points and I assure you I certainly now won't be back for my next 6 as I removed the link from my Bookmarks.
Darn crickets!!!

The one thing that does sadden me to some degree is if any mod there takes any of this or any of it personal. I could be wrong but sure seems some are taking it to heart when not intended at them. Just remember how many said they would be there until the end and how quickly the end came (meant to highlight mods, not just members). Just remember you are nothing but a tool for now. As another member said to me, I hope the mods are receiving ample boxes of cigars for what they do. I know for sure that is not an easy job to do. It is probably quite thankless at this juncture. Just keep in mind who it is you are doing it for and what they have represented thus far to date. It is that part people are lashing at, not you.

Certainly my time has come to stop beating this horse. Will leave it to others, unless Tom incites me again.

BTW, Pete, Did your decrease in PMs come after you received my PM? Hmmm.....

[madurolover]

Originally Posted by Blueface

Mikey,
Great words of wisdom there for a young guy.
Sometimes, even old farts like me, can live by the words of guys half my age and this is an example.




The one thing that does sadden me to some degree is if any mod there takes any of this or any of it personal. I could be wrong but sure seems some are taking it to heart when not intended at them.

Carlos, without going into detail I can say that it is very personal for some. I have received some of the nastiest, vile messages from people that I had always gotten along with very well. It really just makes me sad.

Originally Posted by Blueface

Just keep in mind who it is you are doing it for and what they have represented thus far to date. It is that part people are lashing at, not you.

I decided to do it for the guys that are new to our hobby. I would like to help guide them the same way I was guided (actually pushed) when I first signed up. I feel that being in that position is the best way I can Pay It Forward.

[poker]

Skimmed over the last few pages and will admit it saddens me.

A couple notes to all just as a FYI:

1) If any personal threats that are ever made here at CA towards another member, they will be banned without hesitation. No warnings, with zero tolerance. Promise.

2) PM's here are just that. Private Messages. PM's here are not and will not be read by any of the admins. We also take this very seriously.

3) Cigar Asylum is just another board on the web. There are many. Folks seeking us will find us eventually. Folks will hang their hats where they feel most comfortable.

As both a member & admin here, I ask everyone to please try to hold to a higher standard and not intentionally or maliciously create problems for any other boards out there, no matter how subtle. Doing so will actually hurt us more than them.

I am just as sad as many you about what happened to Club Stogie as we knew it. As a former/current non-contributing member there, many of us including me had no voice in the business decision. We had no vote of approval. We all simply had to accept or not accept what CS would eventually become.

As a result, Cigar Asylum was born.

I will not speak for any of the other former mods, but as a former mod at CS for many many years, after the sale I was not happy how things were being done, how decisions were being made, and the future that was in store for me there.
Did I post malicious threads there indicating my displeasure? No, it wasnt required. I simply made my exit. No drama.

Im happy you all are here. The entire team of 11 is. All I am asking I guess is to let history run its course. For in the end, things will turn out exactly as they are supposed to anyways.


Kelly

Well put Kelly

[Col. Kurtz]

Originally Posted by Blueface

Mikey,

The one thing that does sadden me to some degree is if any mod there takes any of this or any of it personal. I could be wrong but sure seems some are taking it to heart when not intended at them. Just remember how many said they would be there until the end and how quickly the end came (meant to highlight mods, not just members). Just remember you are nothing but a tool for now. As another member said to me, I hope the mods are receiving ample boxes of cigars for what they do. I know for sure that is not an easy job to do. It is probably quite thankless at this juncture. Just keep in mind who it is you are doing it for and what they have represented thus far to date. It is that part people are lashing at, not you.

.

Exactly right!! Sorry to any mods that I ruffled in the past, really nothing personal, Just trying to get off the roles of that "other place". I felt like a commodity more that a member.

Then on Friday the arrogance of the big man made and appearance via Louie and that was it for me. Tried to get washed out, revoked whatever. It worked, and if anything was less than honorable, I'm sorry. I try to be better than that...

[Da Klugs]

Originally Posted by Col. Kurtz

Exactly right!! Sorry to any mods that I ruffled in the past, really nothing personal, Just trying to get off the roles of that "other place". I felt like a commodity more that a member.

Then on Friday the arrogance of the big man made and appearance via Louie and that was it for me. Tried to get washed out, revoked whatever. It worked, and if anything was less than honorable, I'm sorry. I try to be better than that...

Most of us (well me) are in the same camp. Pretty over the top over-reaction on my part seeing Louie skinned and then used to march around the bleak remnants of the Jungle.

It's over now, the jungle is gone and we all need to move on. CigarAsylum.com and Pvff.com remain out there as choices for anyone (well most of you) to participate in or not. Places like this are all about the people and the people that created my frame of reference for this addiction are here, so in my heart and head the home has been transferred with the soul we all have brought. I liken it to a team moving to a new stadium. What was the important part of the team and stadium combination to each of us?

I feel very thankful for the many friendships made there, the smooth transference and what everyone has continued to build here. Sorry for those who have had difficulties there or remain in difficult circumstances but it's a choice they make daily for personal reasons and consequences.

Look forward to a seperate existance from what that place has become, with diminished noise based upon there being fully what it is intended to be now. Our friends who have chosen to remain there are still our friends, they know where we are.

Who and what we are is better demonstrated in almost every other thread in this community.

[montecristo#2]

Originally Posted by Col. Kurtz

Then on Friday the arrogance of the big man made and appearance via Louie and that was it for me. Tried to get washed out, revoked whatever. It worked, and if anything was less than honorable, I'm sorry. I try to be better than that...

I don't know if this has been said here, but it was on another forum. I just want to set the record straight.

The idea for Louie came from the mod team (CS members), not Jon. We thought it would be a good way for some of us to log on and keep the spirit alive. That way Louie would have several different personalities depending on who was logged in. I know the old mod team often had different usernames to spice up the jungle.

In the end, Jon stood up and took the blame when I thought we should have. That was his call.

Was is a good idea, I guess not. Clearly it backfired and we have learned from the experience.


[edit] This is my 50th post, man I should really start posting more!

[poker]

Originally Posted by montecristo#2

This is my 50th post, man I should really start posting more!

Yep yep

Originally Posted by montecristo#2

[edit] This is my 50th post, man I should really start posting more!

Actually this is the one thing about these recent changes which annoys me the most. I know it is vanity to a certain degree, but it's a minor bummer to start over at zero...

[MedicCook]

Originally Posted by architeuthis

Actually this is the one thing about these recent changes which annoys me the most. I know it is vanity to a certain degree, but it's a minor bummer to start over at zero...

That's part of life though. Everytime you start something new you always go back to 0. That is what makes your new adventure fun. Trying to get back to what you consider the top.

[poker]

Originally Posted by architeuthis

Actually this is the one thing about these recent changes which annoys me the most. I know it is vanity to a certain degree, but it's a minor bummer to start over at zero...

I hear ya. Try to think of it as a new beginning though.
Considering the Asylum was formed recently in Oct 2008 makes us all a part of the Asylums foundation of what we are to become.

[GKitty]

Originally Posted by poker

I hear ya. Try to think of it as a new beginning though.
Considering the Asylum was formed recently in Oct 2008 makes us all a part of the Asylums foundation of what we are to become.

now that's a scary thought... a bunch of trigger happy mad bombers running around blasting each other indiscriminantly... oh what a world.

[rizzle]

Originally Posted by montecristo#2

I don't know if this has been said here, but it was on another forum. I just want to set the record straight.

The idea for Louie came from the mod team (CS members), not Jon. We thought it would be a good way for some of us to log on and keep the spirit alive. That way Louie would have several different personalities depending on who was logged in. I know the old mod team often had different usernames to spice up the jungle.

In the end, Jon stood up and took the blame when I thought we should have. That was his call.

Was is a good idea, I guess not. Clearly it backfired and we have learned from the experience.


[edit] This is my 50th post, man I should really start posting more!

kumar?

[Starscream]

Originally Posted by rizzle

kumar?

Originally Posted by rizzle

kumar?

You mean Kumar from the WigWam Motel? (A real person on another cigar board) Or is this just a joke?

[poker]

Originally Posted by architeuthis

You mean Kumar from the WigWam Motel? (A real person on another cigar board) Or is this just a joke?

he meant someone from a previous place: kumarusc