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:r That's what I first thought when I read that comment.

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I think the whole concept of a Puff Lifestyle, no matter how it is worded, is stupid.
Was there a stated CS Lifestyle or a CA Lifestyle. Is there a "lifestyle" on any other cigar board aside from maybe Cigar Aficionado?

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I got my own lifestyle.
http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/2...itcigarjd3.jpg

I know Tim shares my lifestyle too. :D
http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/9256/dsc00153eg5.jpg

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Peter,
Just like Cigar Aficionado, what difference does it make to "discuss" that lifestyle?
It is one that only a select few can appreciate or enjoy.
The rest of us mere mortals don't drive Bentleys, shop at Channel or pick up Tiffany jewelry on the way home from work for our wives.

Heck,
Just realized.
I am impressed I can even come up with those three names.:r:r:r

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I just find it pretentious that he could label a group of individuals he knows absolutely nothing about.

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:r

I thought about putting the name but figured that just the initials would be more appropriate.

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:tpd:

https://www.rubbersbymail.com/images...-n-Her_LRG.jpg

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We don't?

:al

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I think he should have stuck with the original lifestyle statement. It shows poor leadership to be so pliable that you can't stick with your idea and are so willing to "bend with the wind". Like some poll following politician. People don't like following weak leaders.

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I used to shop at Channel before they went out of business. They had some of the best power tool prices that I have ever seen.:r:r

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While I don't disagree with you, I would like to point out the above in bold.
It appears that is a proficiency for this individual.
In fact, I would dare state that word "leadership" should not or cannot be used in a sentence referencing him without prefacing it with "lack there of".
I truly think today proved that, and some know what I mean.

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Good ole Channel days!!!

Too funny!!!

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I love Channel lock pliers...I have a big set to take off my oil filters.:D

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does anybody really think that Caputo came up with this himself?? Some schmo in a marketing department somewhere, who more than likely has never smoked a cigar, came up with this.

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Is Moe short for schmo? :D

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Well, I simply logged in, removed all my personal info, Removed my Avitar,
My Signature and made my Avitar line say "Stitch aint' here no more"
So, for me that ends it ... I'll comment on it no more.
Stitch is HERE now.

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Wow... If they got rid of some of those articles, they could probably fit more ads on the page!

That way they could make more money!

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I was only over there for a week or so and noticed a huge change in the last few days with quality post's.

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And the top hat and monocle wearing fish?:r
He should have left the bling statement and blinged the fish. Hey, that sounds like fun. Someone should create a blinged pufferfish. Gold chains, cruisin' with his posse.

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Whats the deal with top25cigar.com? That seems to still exist. Wasn't it involved in the merge?

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oh well, too bad. They got me started... and then they moved here... and I did too.

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Watching the new membership here over the next few days will be interesting.

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At the rate they are dropping from there? A spike is coming!!!

......and just wait........let Jon log on more often and post more if his witty sarcasm and yet more will leave.
I feel for that mod crew.

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Cigar Asylum 1435 Inmates @ Jan 1, 2009 3:30 EST

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Puck Fuff

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He was never a leader in my eyes. Just an owner.

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Amen to that!

Now, the Team of 11. They are leaders. Which is why when they left, I followed. :D

It's been said already many time in this thread, but Thank You again to the T.O.E. for constructing this refuge and allowing us the freedom to be ourselves and share the passion for the leaf that binds us together.

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I still go over there for the 'old' reviews and discussions on certain cigars(ones not reviewed or discussed here yet), shame all that info can't be here.
In other words, getting posting reviews guys and gals!

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We averaged about 6 new members per day Jan 1st to Jan 12th

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I noticed a new thread about water pipes in the accessories forum. What's next a review of '09 sticky green? :hn

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it IS puff.com!

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Holy crap! She's gorgeous!! Phone number?

MCS

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Hello macpappy,

Yup, that was my avatar, and I am glad that he dislikes it. :D

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no seeds no stems no sticks!

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I'll bet Caputo has a logon id here. Though he could be just an anonymous user.

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I betcha you're right my friend.:r

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What would make you guys think he cares about this place? He got what he wanted... our memberships that CANNOT be deleted. That is the only thing that matters to him, because that is the only thing the advertisers are gonna see.

Do you think that any of them are gonna be going through threads and reading about the good old days from disgruntled members???

To John Caputo we were always just numbers. I have a feeling that in 6 months youll see his daily post count get smaller and smaller until he isnt even logging in anymore.

The one thing I find disgusting is that he is still taking member donations, as Puff.com is now a for-profit organization. The ads arent enough $$ for him I guess. And I feel sympathy for any member that is actually still willing to donate to that site.

I also wonder how much longer the "active member" count is going to be shown?

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All very good points.
However, I don't feel any sympathy for anyone willing to donate to that site now.
To each their own.
You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink.

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They still won't ban me or delete my account.



Any ideas? :D

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Just do an "exit, stage left".

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as I said above, the will not be banning or deleting because every member=$$.

Its in thier best interest to keep you on and ignore you.

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I kinda want to get banned. :r

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Duplicate accounts are supposed to be good for a ban.:D

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just think of something that would get you banned HERE and do it over there.

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You have no idea how prophetic you are in this statement.

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he does care about this place cause what ever is said here in disagreement of fluff he has to be able to give his "spin" on things over there, he had spies and still does on the live offshoot board too

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I hear picking fights with the mods in Chat is good for a ban too.

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I couldn't care less what is going on with spies, John C, or Puff. I am done and that is that. I do get a chuckle out of this thread though!!!

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It was a very sad thing to know what was to become of your home and try and do something about it and have people tell you that you are "abandoning" your home and that "nothing's changed yet, why leave?".

We saw the writing on the wall. And we didn't have to wait for something to be destroyed to do something about it.


A sad day indeed.

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Man, did you guys ever.