ggiese
Well-Known Member
Who is the "Rod" guy - I thought the owner's name was Rob. You buy this site from Rob at some point?!?Celebrating 25 Years of CigarPass!
This is a major milestone for our community, and one I couldn’t be prouder to share with all of you.
Twenty-five years ago I had a simple idea… to create a self-moderated cigar community built on trust, camaraderie, and of course, trading cigars. With the help of the fogs and members alike, CigarPass stands as one of the last remaining forums of its kind, outlasting nearly every other cigar community out there.
Through the years, I’ve had the privilege of meeting some of the nicest, most interesting people from all walks of life, many I now call friends. This community has always been about more than just cigars; it’s about the connections we’ve made along the way.
Some of you may remember back in 2008, we received offers from companies looking to buy CigarPass. While some were tempting, selling was never an option, this has always been a passion project. And to this day, despite the occasional buyout request, my answer remains the same: CigarPass is not for sale. All of the cigar communities that were acquired back in 2008 were stripped of their individuality and rebranded into a single site, which today is a ghost town. We made the right choice...
Now that we’ve established the best cigar community around, it’s time for the next chapter… I’ve been working on something that I think many of you will enjoy, and what better time to introduce it than on our 25th birthday!
Introducing… CigarPass Music!
This is only the beginning. Over time, I’ll be releasing original CP-themed songs—some fun, some nostalgic, all celebrating what makes this community special. I’ve already created several songs and will be releasing them shortly over the coming weeks.
But this isn’t just about music. My biggest goal? Telling the story of CigarPass through music. Think of it as our very own soundtrack, a way to preserve our history, inside jokes, funny threads (new and old), and legendary moments in a whole new way.
To make it easy to enjoy (and discuss), I’ll be launching a dedicated CigarPass music page on our homepage, and also a dedicated forum section to listen to and discuss the songs. You can even put in requests.I also see song contests coming as well…
With that, I want to thank each and every one of you for being part of this special community that we call home. A community where lifelong friendships are forged, all in the name of a cigar, and I truly mean it’s an honor to be part of something so great.
Now grab a cigar and enjoy the official Happy Birthday CigarPass song!
Sincerely,
Rod
Sorry - just kidding of course - it was a "joke" back in the day...
Hard to believe it's been 25 years! And I remember all of the cigar sites back then, all competing with one another. And I vividly recall the attempts to purchase all of the sites and make them one big mega cigar board. What a disaster that was! So glad you did not succumb to both the offer, or the threats to destroy this board with the new mega board. Seems the "little guy" won in the end. And so glad that despite not being here for extended periods of time, I can come back and feel like I'm home.
Rod - Thanks for all of the passion and attention you've given to this little project of yours. And the fact it remains as strong as it was back towards the beginning. KUDOS!!!
