Habana Mike Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 Just curious here as FOH is a great resource with tons of knowledge and great people it seems most other boards I've come across are either more NC oriented, minimally trafficked, or full of wankers. Anyone recommend other boards where one can have a decent conversation about the hobby as it relates to Habanos in particular with a congenial membership?
cigcars Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 Uhhh...I don't know if we're at liberty to have that topic of discussion here
LordAnubis Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 I recently read the rules and there's no mention of prohibiting talking of other boards. Keep this thread in the spirit of helping a fellow FoH member. Im a member of a good Aussie board but that's no use to non Aussies. Not a member of any other forum. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
Fuzz AI Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 Should be free to discuss as long as nobody starts bad mouthing another board. FOH has been the only cigar forum I read. Most of the other forums I'm a member of are nerd/geek related... 2
Duxnutz Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 BOTL has a Habanos section. I don't frequent it much but its there.
Ryan Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 It might not be in the rules that other boards should not be discussed. I don't know, I'm too lazy to read them. But at least out of courtesy to the owner of this board who, believe it or not, does put time and effort into making this board work , it's probably not the best form to discuss the merits of other cigar discussion boards on this board. I'm not saying this because I've been thrown a bit of "power" on this forum, or because I happen to like the owner. I would say the same on any forum. Everybody should join all the forums they like, but, I think, take it to pm. They are out there, most of them aren't in the "dark web". Also, as I've seen time and time again on other boards, it's people with grudges against other forums who tend to post the most on threads like these. 3
ned Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 none of the others i have ever been on have ever even come close to what here. the knowledge of forum members is incredible and i for one am very thankful for everything that people share. 1
rtrimbath Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 I'm a member of a predominantly NC forum that has a Habanos section, but it's all but useless in comparison to FoH. The only good that came out of it was it forced me to look for a better Habanos forum, which led to FoH. 2
Ginseng Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 Uhhh...I don't know if we're at liberty to have that topic of discussion here Liberty and discretion are different things. Should be free to discuss as long as nobody starts bad mouthing another board. In general, I agree. In general. <<name any general purpose cigar forum>> has a Habanos section. I don't frequent it much but its there. Commonly the case. I have not seen a one that is as vibrant as FOH in total. ...out of courtesy to the owner of this board who...it's probably not the best form to discuss the merits of other cigar discussion boards on this board...I think, take it to pm. Also, as I've seen time and time again on other boards, it's people with grudges against other forums who tend to post the most on threads like these. Eminently reasonable. I don't think this is the case here. Wilkey
JY0 Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 It might not be in the rules that other boards should not be discussed. I don't know, I'm too lazy to read them. But at least out of courtesy to the owner of this board who, believe it or not, does put time and effort into making this board work , it's probably not the best form to discuss the merits of other cigar discussion boards on this board. I'm not saying this because I've been thrown a bit of "power" on this forum, or because I happen to like the owner. I would say the same on any forum. Everybody should join all the forums they like, but, I think, take it to pm. They are out there, most of them aren't in the "dark web". Also, as I've seen time and time again on other boards, it's people with grudges against other forums who tend to post the most on threads like these. I agree with this common courtesy.
kuzi16 Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 ... it seems most other boards I've come across are either more NC oriented, minimally trafficked, or full of wankers. this is the best that i have found for those exact reasons. I like NCs and i watch those, but this is the only forum that i can find that has this level of knowledge and activity without the people being arrogant jerks. no need to go elsewhere. 1
garbandz Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 this is the best that i have found for those exact reasons. I like NCs and i watch those, but this is the only forum that i can find that has this level of knowledge and activity without the people being arrogant jerks. no need to go elsewhere. The "Other" forums I have seen make me feel like I am babysitting someones little children. This forum really is several levels above anything else I have seen. 4
Popular Post knickerbocker Posted December 10, 2014 Popular Post Posted December 10, 2014 the better ones are by invite only, none of the NC boards with a habanos section come remotely close to what you have here. 6
Popular Post topdiesel Posted December 10, 2014 Popular Post Posted December 10, 2014 I agree with most of the folks who have already posted. Many of the other boards are filled with hardcore cliques that seem to belittle others or disregard their experiences. I have also noticed that many of the other boards that are English speaking are based in the USA so they are hyper sensitive to legal issues related to discussing embargoed products. They don't want to get into trouble with the government so they are super paranoid. I really enjoy the openness and acceptance of anyone who comes to FOH. If someone gets out of line they seem to be handled by the moderators. But in general it is a place where new and old come together to share their passion for cigars. 5
Ginseng Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 Top, you said that a helluva lot better than I did. Exactly what I was thinking. Well done. Wilkey
Mahstah Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 The "Other" forums I have seen make me feel like I am babysitting someones little children. Yeah it's about how I feel, this has been the best forum that I've found with people who seem to know how to use a search function. It's also more mature I feel.
Troels Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 Not a forum, but like ccw a great supplement to foh: cigars-review.org Just in case you didnt know about it 1
matt123 Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 I believe this is the only forum you need! 1
LeafLover Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 I think Rob is reading this and is thinking he has nothing to worry about. He knows FOH is a pleasure ship,
Ginseng Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 If Rob is Captain Stubing and Di is Julie then who are Isaac and Gopher? "Love, exciting and new Come Aboard. We're expecting you..." Wilkey 1
sw15825 Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 I found this site to be accommodating to newbs when I first came, overall. Much less arguments/debates on CC vs. NC subject. Although it has come up but usually in nicer way. Very low ratio of internet assholes to good people here. Don't get attacked on a personal level. My kind of place. 3
El Presidente Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 As long as we are not bashing other boards (or the people therein) I have no problem. A lack of time precludes me from spending much time on other cigar boards. Like everything, boards evolve over time and that evolution can suit you or not. So feel free to recommend other boards if you sincerely believe they are worthwhile and add something to the cigar community. However, resist the urge to denigrate any boards no matter how feral. 2
Shikar Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 I am a member of many different boards for different hobbies and rarely would i see an owner of a board make as gracious an offer as above. It only makes a stronger case for the courtesy of not discussing other boards here..... 1
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