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So a question was presented to me.
What happens if you can't return fire on a bunch of people who hit/fired/bombed or smacked you around? And can only hit a few at a time?
Do people keep track?
I'm sure there are some who do, but if folks are keeping track, then I'm probably in trouble.
If you are gonna feel slighted because you din't get hit back, then you probably shouldn't send anything.
Remember that those are not trades and while it is nice, sometimes really fun, to hit someone back, they go into it knowing that it may not happen. After a while, you get lost in who hit you, who you hit and making a statement.
If someone feels that I have slighted them, I would hope like hell they would PM me.
I have a memory like a broken trap door, but I do try and remember who the offenders are. LOL!
The point is, pay it forward, hit back, get creative (I personally like that best) or don't.
Do what you feel comfortable with, but most of all, if you send and it isn't a trade or pass, the only thing you should expect in return is acknowledgement.
Some may disagree with theses statements, but it was the stance when I first came here and unless things have changed, it still is.
Stepping off my soapbox now, commence throwing stones. LOL!
What happens if you can't return fire on a bunch of people who hit/fired/bombed or smacked you around? And can only hit a few at a time?
Do people keep track?
I'm sure there are some who do, but if folks are keeping track, then I'm probably in trouble.
If you are gonna feel slighted because you din't get hit back, then you probably shouldn't send anything.
Remember that those are not trades and while it is nice, sometimes really fun, to hit someone back, they go into it knowing that it may not happen. After a while, you get lost in who hit you, who you hit and making a statement.
If someone feels that I have slighted them, I would hope like hell they would PM me.
I have a memory like a broken trap door, but I do try and remember who the offenders are. LOL!
The point is, pay it forward, hit back, get creative (I personally like that best) or don't.
Do what you feel comfortable with, but most of all, if you send and it isn't a trade or pass, the only thing you should expect in return is acknowledgement.
Some may disagree with theses statements, but it was the stance when I first came here and unless things have changed, it still is.
Stepping off my soapbox now, commence throwing stones. LOL!
In Fumo Pax
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.
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Atmospheric pressure and crap.
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And Brad and Doug, don't you dare.
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.
you have a pm
They need a bus driver badge. ROFL!
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.
Like the Good Book says, it's more blessed to give than it is to receive, and when someone hits me back right away it seems they took away a little of the pleasure I had in bombing them.
I am concerned that someone may not think what I send is good enough. If I send something like RyJ or Upmann, they may think I'm too much of a noob.
I say, Hogwash!
If you like a certain cigar and want to send it, then by all means, send it.
Some of the best "bundle cigars" I have found have come from hits on me. Had someone not sent them and thought I might like them, I'd have missed out.
Remember, most of what I love about receiving something is the thought that soneone thought of me enough to send something THEY like for me to try.
And I get even more tickled when someone sends something that says, "When I saw these, I thought of you.
Let's face it, it's about the thought, not so much the cigar.
Some of my most prizes cigars have been from people who thought I would like them.
One cigar that was sent to me, was a "giveaway" cigar that the person received that had no value to them, but was one of my "unicorn" cigars. One that I had been searching for with no luck.
If you value a cigar, then it is worthy. Plain and simple.
And remember, it isn't just about cigars. You can get creative with things.
Twistedstem makes those awesome bookmarks, dzr makes killer stogie stands, waternerd with the pepper stuff.
Never assume that something isn't good enough. What IS good enough, is your thought of someone.
Ok, back down off my soapbox.
Sorry, I went a little long on these posts.
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.
But over time, these kinds of questions have come up over and over. There seems to be a feeling of obligation to return fire or worrying something isn't good enough and I have to confess that even I have felt that concern.
Let's face it, there are some folks on the forum, that hitting gives you some personal satisfaction.
I totally understand newer folk's concerns about sending.
We all want to do good with it, but they shouldn't streas over it.
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.
When I've been asked I've always said the guys here are just awsome. If on the receiving end and cannot return do not worry about it, was a gift. If returning or just sending don't stress out wondering if up to snuff, it's the thought that counts. I can only speak for myself, but with the caliber of men and ladies on here I'm sure most feel the same.
I may be different then some, but if someone gifts me a cigar I will smoke it eventually regardless what it is. I figure if they thought enuff to send it to me I should be the one to smoke it. Hell may enjoy it if it's new to you. Granted I'm still a newbie but I've already smoked gifted cigars that I may have not bought for myself and liked them
I just bomb for the fun of it really. Don't keep track of who I've hit but those that hit me I do. Payback was never expected from a bomb, that's what trades are for I thought. As a matter of fact I was bombing anonymously a while back for that reason, didn't want to get hit back, lol.
-- Winston Churchill
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"I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke ever last one of 'em." - Ron White
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Agree. don't think anyone took offense. What you did was came straight from the heart!
No one is offended by your generousity.
It's really difficult sometimes to get a "read" on emotions in posts.
And NEVER apologize for that.
I apologize if anyone took this that someone sent something less than favorable, quite the opposite.
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy cigars and that's close enough.
No one should negatively affect their financial well-being because they feel like there is some sort of competition here to send bombs, trades, etc.
I can almost guarantee you that we are all at "different places" in life.
We come from different backgrounds. We all have unique family/home lives. We are at different points in our jobs or careers. And we all have different financial situations.
But what brings us together is our love of cigars and camaraderie of this forum.
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A few members here early on in person showed me what it meant to be a botl and what it means to pay it forward. If I'm ever in doubt, I try to think about what they would do. The answer is always the same:
Giving or Receiving:
1. Just enjoy the cigars
2. Pay if forward
3. It's the thought that counts
4. It's just tobacco
@Albinfk
I do not believe anyone is or was offended by the wonderful idea to share your happiness with the BOTL here. If being bombed (gifted) bothers someone they are in the wrong place. I am a fairly new here, but the generosity and compassion I have seen from members of this forum is amazing.
@james40 is spot on!! Well said James.