BigSig,
IMHO your post title came on a little too strong, especially as a new memeber. The question is a fair one, perhaps asked often or too often in the past, I really don't know. I also honestly don't understand the policy in light of the advertising. BUT I respect the rules of the site, and since I enjoy the site and the posts (posters)and wish to continue, I find no issue with following this rule.
I'm enjoying a nice HdM (corona size) right now. Hope your enjoying a good cigar.
Edit to add: Just thought of something else. It suddenly hit me. Didn't even consider it. Maybe I do understand. Never claimed to be the premimun cigar in the dor.