Nice bomb, and welcome (again) to CP!
FYI -- and, no harm/no foul, just general etiquette info to know -- Getting bombed is one of the most heartwarming things that can happen; it makes you realize that others are thinking of you. However, for various reasons, we typically don't post the actual contents of the gift publicly. That is between you and the sender. A humorous "thank you" thread is always appreciated when someone sends you something, but photos and inventories are discouraged. Reciprocation with the sender is generally not expected, though "Pass It Forward" is the mantra around here. You may not have the means to do so now, but perhaps someday you will. When you find yourself in position to do so, and there is someone whose day you feel like brightening, you can send something their way sometime in the future. There is no hard and fast rule on this -- If can, can. If no can, no can. Sharing cigars with someone unsolicited is a gift that comes from the heart.
Don't feel bad about this minor oopsie. Many of us (me included!) have done this before, and have been told the same. There's a thread around here, which I'm sure someone will link to, that I wish would finally get a sticky. It explains quite succinctly why posting bomb contents is frowned upon. I'll see if I can find it in a bit if no one has gotten to it yet. Again, welcome to CP. Smoke what you like / Like what you smoke!
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Without being too personal, one of my biggest job responsibilities is teaching the people that work in my company with me... the rules. Why, what, and how we do what we do. Sometimes, like now, someone disagrees with the rules for whatever reason.
Like all of you, I have real world problems. None of those problems are how I thank someone for their generosity. The concept of not showing a gift is foreign to me and though you are eloquent in your explanation of the forum rules, they are not the rules for me.
Because of what I do, I never fault the person nor do I fault the organization. People can and should believe what they want and organizations can choose how they conduct themselves. Both parties need to agree or part ways, no harm... no foul.
After reading SamClemmons post I've made my decision to find another board. His sentiment reads to me as coveting, another idea I don't spend energy on. For instance, I've never looked at gifts from a parent to their child and wished I could afford to do the same. Worse, I would never have that affect how I give a gift. Gifts solely about monetary value aren't gifts in my mind. The cash value of what was sent to me is not something I've looked into and I'm not sure what the going rate for what I sent him was either. The only value I calculated in my mind was the act of his kindness. If someone reading the post wants to tabulate costs in their mind and then get in their feels, that's on them.
Call me old fashioned but I sent a gift and he sent a thank you and I left it at that. Forums have existed for quite some time and a good majority of them are picture centric. If you say its nice outside, someone inevitably wants a picture to see for themselves. If anyone was offended, I do apologize as hopefully it is clear, that was not my intent.
Rest assured, I don't feel bad about the oops at all. More so I feel for the people that come here new and are completely turned off by rules. Forum boards and I go back 20 plus years, all of them have their nuances that cultivate the community they want. We all still have our choices and we all still have our cigars, so I see this as a win win.
Goodspeed all, I don't feel bad and I hope none of you reading this does either. Do good for people and good will come back to you.