When I joined this site, there was a brotherhood, a comraderie here that was incredible. Brothers helping brothers. Advice given to newer members freely, which in turn also aided more experienced brothers in adding to their knowledge. Simply put, it was a family. And my rule, family helps and takes care of family.
Yes, I know, you don't always have to like all of your family either. There have been periods of good times and bad times. Little squabbles occur from time to time, but in the end it has always been brotherhood and cigars.
Lately, there has been a growing attitude of rudeness developing on here. Shit talking, bickering in the threads that gets carried away, calling people out or fronting people off and lot's of thread jacking. An increase in people being put in "time out", as well as temporary bans has occurred lately too. Yep, the thread jacking is out of control. In case some forget, all of these are in direct violation of the rules and is rude behavior. No one is above the rules on here, as Eric and David created this place for folks to get together and talk about cigars, brotherhood and create freindships. You don't need to agree with someone's opinion, but everyone is entitled to their own opinion. It's called respect. Not everyone is going to be your friend, but respect should be given freely to those you call brothers and sisters.
I am putting this out to you today, because I nearly deleted my account today because of the continued growth of rudeness, which makes it not fun to even come on the site an read. I suggest a lot of us go back and re-read the rules and learn about respect, brotherhood and tolerance. I tend to think before I type, so as not to offend anyone, as well as try and be a voice of reason. Today, Angry Bill nearly came out and than would not have been good fror anyone.
Agree or disagree. You are each open to your opinion. Accept my opinion or don't. Respect it or not, that's up to you. But, if you have a problem with me or anything I have said in this post, send me a PM.
Respectfully,
Bill
Yes, I know, you don't always have to like all of your family either. There have been periods of good times and bad times. Little squabbles occur from time to time, but in the end it has always been brotherhood and cigars.
Lately, there has been a growing attitude of rudeness developing on here. Shit talking, bickering in the threads that gets carried away, calling people out or fronting people off and lot's of thread jacking. An increase in people being put in "time out", as well as temporary bans has occurred lately too. Yep, the thread jacking is out of control. In case some forget, all of these are in direct violation of the rules and is rude behavior. No one is above the rules on here, as Eric and David created this place for folks to get together and talk about cigars, brotherhood and create freindships. You don't need to agree with someone's opinion, but everyone is entitled to their own opinion. It's called respect. Not everyone is going to be your friend, but respect should be given freely to those you call brothers and sisters.
I am putting this out to you today, because I nearly deleted my account today because of the continued growth of rudeness, which makes it not fun to even come on the site an read. I suggest a lot of us go back and re-read the rules and learn about respect, brotherhood and tolerance. I tend to think before I type, so as not to offend anyone, as well as try and be a voice of reason. Today, Angry Bill nearly came out and than would not have been good fror anyone.
Agree or disagree. You are each open to your opinion. Accept my opinion or don't. Respect it or not, that's up to you. But, if you have a problem with me or anything I have said in this post, send me a PM.
Respectfully,
Bill
