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    Hi Everyone, as mentioned in my introduction post, BOTL needs quite a bit of updating, patching and whatever else I might come across. Over the next few weekends BOTL may be unreachable on occasion as I do migrations or updates, etc. Just be patient - we'll be back! I'll generally try to keep these maintenances until later in the evenings.

Can I just say...

BMack

Some say I'm a dreamer...
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I'm a member of numerous forums and throughout the time pretty much all of them have had some sort of drama and poo flinging going on...except BOTL. I really appreciate that the moderators here aren't the kind that split up the forum with rivalries and vendettas. I appreciate that the community is kind and out reaching to those entering the community. What really brought this all home was when Puff went down, the lack of forum bashing was extremely professional and mature. I think the moderating team and the members of this community deserve a pat on the back, thank you all.
 
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I am right there with you on that one. Without saying forum names I will use an analogy.

You have the boy scouts and a bikers club.

In the boy scouts the oldest kid with the most patches is a prick. It as all about getting a bunch of crap rating and patches and trying to show off.

In a bikers club it is all about getting patched in. Once you are patched in you are one of 'the boys' and respected. After that it is time to drink, smoke, cigars, have fun, and share good stories. (Of course we do not all ride bikes here and that is why it is a analogy).
 
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I legitimately feel that many of the guys on this board are my true friends. I've been fortunate enough to meet some incredible people in person and I hope to meet more. Also, I ask a ton of questions to a few guys all the time and I get nothing but courtesy and kindness all the way to through.
 

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Agreed man. This is a real great forum, and the members and mods are top notch!
I've only had the pleasure of meeting up with one brother so far, but I hope to get together with many more in the future.
Short of the zombie apocalypse, I'm here! Well, even then, I would probably find a way to maintain my presence.
 
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I really haven't been here long enough to know or see any of the politics - if indeed there are any. That you (BMack), a member since 2012 hasn't seen any, bodes well, and makes me feel secure in that my contributions (as little as they are) are not for not.

Come to think of it, the fact that I have no idea who the moderators even are (with the exception of Eric who I had to contact to contribute) lol - speaks volumes to me that your observations are indeed correct!! That I see so many men bombing each other without expectation of return also makes me feel as though you are correct...

Ha! Well I am glad to be here! And agree that the reason I am so glad to be here has a lot to do with the moderators setting the tone - even if it has made me a bit of a pipe fanatic.

EDIT - sorry for thinking as I type lol.
 
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Griz you hit that one right on the head. Great ppl just watch what you say and post cause they will make you pay lol.
Yeah, I have a sick feeling I'm in for a massive nuke from a few certain people. LOL. All because I opened my mouth....as an enabler. This is just a great place and I feel like as I'm talking with a lot of you here on the forum, it's like I've known a bunch of you forever.
 

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Many moons ago I also frequented other cigar forums but these brothers here are family and I have not been anywhere else for several years. As many of you recall I had a heart attack about a month ago and it looks like I am going to have to give up smoking. If not then my death will be from my wife, haha. I plan to cut down and ween myself off of the one thing I truly love. I will continue to be here with my brothers and sisters til the end.
 
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You're definitely right, OP!

I stumbled upon BOTL after a few other cigar forums turned up on a Google search. I'm thankful I did because this place is one of the most vibrantly active, welcoming, and knowledgeable communities I've ever come across. It's palpably different than any other forum I've been on, and retains that close-knit feel, despite being full of people from all over.

It really lives up to the Brotherhood in the name!

Cheers,

Spenny
 

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The way to tell how great a Cigar Forum is how it separates itself from the others as a leading forum....less drama and more cigar stuff. Drama can overtake a good Forum but it's the Admins who know how to effectively quash drama before it takes root w/o people even realizing what's going on.
 
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