I still love cigars

gomeitsmybday · 11-25-2018, 07:18 PM

I’m actually the opposite, I USED to be in Facebook a lot but in recent years have shied away from social media in general (I can’t get past the “look at me, listen to me” culture on there) and have instead focused on joining forums dedicated to interests I enjoy, like cigar asylum!
I feel like places like this forum spend more time focused on the topic or interest at hand rather than seeking “likes” or other forms of self gratification...and I’m not even trying to speak ill of social media folks, but it’s just not something I want to participate in anymore...

markem · 11-25-2018, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by gomeitsmybday

I’m actually the opposite, I USED to be in Facebook a lot but in recent years have shied away from social media in general (I can’t get past the “look at me, listen to me” culture on there) and have instead focused on joining forums dedicated to interests I enjoy, like cigar asylum!
I feel like places like this forum spend more time focused on the topic or interest at hand rather than seeking “likes” or other forms of self gratification...and I’m not even trying to speak ill of social media folks, but it’s just not something I want to participate in anymore...

I agree with you. Plus, FB has no sense of history. Here, you can search or scroll through threads going back to the founding of the board 10 years ago.

I miss many of those who jumped over to FB and the like and wish that they would come back. But I also recognize that many of us need a place to call home. CA is home for me.

stearns · 11-26-2018, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by markem

I miss many of those who jumped over to FB and the like and wish that they would come back. But I also recognize that many of us need a place to call home. CA is home for me.

Well said

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Originally Posted by Tio Gato

That and a Dunkin Donuts on every corner.

Let's just keep Dunkin Donuts out of this

Ashcan Bill · 11-26-2018, 11:45 AM

This is my favorite forum, but it's also one of the more restricted I participate in even though I consider myself among good friends here. At a herf we talk about everything and anything. On-line we tend to moderate ourselves more. No religion, politics or controversial topics and even in the Habanos section we're extremely circumspect. I think that stifles activity a bit. Not saying it's wrong or I disagree, but I've noticed over the years the more a forum is moderated in terms of allowed topics the less activity there tends to be. It is what it is.

I've also noticed few reviews are posted anymore which probably doesn't impact those of us who have been around awhile but doesn't exactly make the site interesting to newbies.

But that's just my take and I'm old and confused.

11-25-2018, 07:18 PM	#1
gomeitsmybday Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2018 First Name: Michael Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 945 Trading: (5)	Re: I still love cigars I’m actually the opposite, I USED to be in Facebook a lot but in recent years have shied away from social media in general (I can’t get past the “look at me, listen to me” culture on there) and have instead focused on joining forums dedicated to interests I enjoy, like cigar asylum! I feel like places like this forum spend more time focused on the topic or interest at hand rather than seeking “likes” or other forms of self gratification...and I’m not even trying to speak ill of social media folks, but it’s just not something I want to participate in anymore...

11-26-2018, 11:45 AM	#4
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,903 Trading: (6)	Re: I still love cigars This is my favorite forum, but it's also one of the more restricted I participate in even though I consider myself among good friends here. At a herf we talk about everything and anything. On-line we tend to moderate ourselves more. No religion, politics or controversial topics and even in the Habanos section we're extremely circumspect. I think that stifles activity a bit. Not saying it's wrong or I disagree, but I've noticed over the years the more a forum is moderated in terms of allowed topics the less activity there tends to be. It is what it is. I've also noticed few reviews are posted anymore which probably doesn't impact those of us who have been around awhile but doesn't exactly make the site interesting to newbies. But that's just my take and I'm old and confused.