sleepyjim said:
Fill out your profile, to include your addy and name.
If this aint done I aint got nothing to do with ya.
If ya do this though, you might find that some Fog send a mailing. Also this lets us or at least me, ensure you aint one of the F'in scumbags that keep reregistering with new handles.
Just my opinion...
Jim
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I already have my kids bitching at me that I'm giving out our name and address on the Internet doing the passes, etc. (because I'm always bitching at the kids for posting our information in the punk band, pedophile, whacko journal websites) They're gonna kill me if I do it in my profile!!!
In all seriousness - I've got to be a bit careful. If you knew what I did for a living, you'd know why I say it's not a real good idea for me to be posting personal information online that is google searchable... There are a few people who would LOVE to know where I live (not you guys, of course). One of my friends info showed up in a google search - and once it was there, it took forever to disappear... It's bad enough I gotta deal with the info whores like Lexus-Nexis...
I absolutely understand your suspicion, especially with Newbies - but I also understand your suspicions with Newbies. Not having been on the boards very long, I've already been burned. That being said, I intend upon building my reputation on this board one trade at a time. There are already some FOG's who know me through my trades, and as time goes by, others will as well. I think that just knowing the persons address doesn't make them a great trader. Understanding how to trade comes through doing trades, being flamed on puts/takes (and taking the flame as a training tool), and READING the previous posts. This is how I believe you develop relationships on this or any other cigar board. I also know it won't happen overnight. In other words, I'm in for the long haul, and only jump in on trades I know I can handle...
My suggestion to Newbies (coming from a Newbie) is to think and start small. Don't try and jump into the ISOM super-premium, rare collectable pass. You're gonna get beat down!!! Offer up a couple NICE smokes to someone who was nice to you on the boards. Get in the Newbie trade. Do a pay-it-forward to two. Don't go wild, but "accidentally" drop an extra stick or two into a package. It will all be repaid in the end. Most of the guys I've met so far have been great - they won't forget your kindness. And you shouldn't forget their kindness later!
Jim - I appreciate what you are trying to say. I put in my info as much information as I felt comfortable posting. I have to say, I was a bit concerned putting as much information as I did, but I figure if someone is really looking for me, they'll already know (at least) I'm in the northern suburbs of Chicago. I also do encourage others to post as much information as they feel comfortable posting because it does help others to get to know you.
And Jim is right - if you can and will share your personal info - there will be these little "surprise" packages that pop up from time to time!!! (I've gotten them from others just by chit chatting on the boards - you don't want to pass on them!!!)
George