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How to handle a bomb

NullSmurf

NullSmurf

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Whats a bomb?

There is no need to call Homeland Security or to dial 911. A Bomb in this context refers to a gift from a Brother. I have been on this board for just about 90 days now and I've already receive several.

Why on earth would a virtual stranger send me cigars? I suppose its because I didn't ask for them and didn't expect them. Its also the nature of the community here on CigarPass. I came here for information primarily, but I found that without exception really, that this is a pretty good group. I asked questions and they answered. They also enjoy the hobby and they see that I do too. As I explore more brands and flavors, I post about it. Those with more experience and the desire to share sent me new cigars to try. Its a pure gift with no expectation of repayment, other than perhaps that I'll "bomb" someone else with something that they may not have tried.

Its also FUN! I've done it twice now. If you find this forum useful and you enjoy the fellowship as I have, you'll do it too. However, there is a little bit of protocol involved - something that I'm still catching on to.

If you receive a bomb, please acknowledge it both privately and publicly. Post something in public thanking the sender. However, its bad form to publicly discuss what was sent. Here is the exception: If you receive a cigar and really enjoyed it, post a review and sneak a thanks to the bomber. If the sender doesn't want recognition, he'll say so. Read the included note and respect his wishes.

Cigars sent to you as a gift are exactly that, a gift. They are yours to enjoy. I have received what I consider to be very valuable cigars, not because of the price, but because you just can't run down and buy one. To sell it is about the lowest thing you can do. My rule is that I either smoke it, or if I chose, GIVE it to another brother who I know has never had one like it.

One Brother sent me a bomb that I received right about the time a newbie posted the contents of something he just received. He was admonished, of course. I mistakenly took that to mean don't post on a bomb. That sender was Devil Doc. Sorry Doc. You introduced me to the Hemmingways and I quite like them. Thanks, Chief.
 
NullSmurf said:
Whats a bomb?
If you receive a bomb, please acknowledge it both privately and publicly. Post something in public thanking the sender.
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I disagree with the public acknowledgement. The purpose of sending a bomb isn't to increase the awareness that you sent it... It's not a method for attempting to increase your acceptence among the community
 
mhortsch said:
I disagree with the public acknowledgement. The purpose of sending a bomb isn't to increase the awareness that you sent it... It's not a method for attempting to increase your acceptence among the community
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I respect that. I shouldn't have posted in the manner I did. I should have said that I will thank publicly going forward.
 
mhortsch said:
NullSmurf said:
Whats a bomb?
If you receive a bomb, please acknowledge it both privately and publicly. Post something in public thanking the sender.
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I disagree with the public acknowledgement. The purpose of sending a bomb isn't to increase the awareness that you sent it... It's not a method for attempting to increase your acceptence among the community
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I second that. Absolutely no need for that. As a matter of fact, I usually ask those who I send a "bomb" to that they NOT publicly acknowledge it as do quite a few other people around here.

Null, it might be a good idea if ya spend some time around here before ya start setting up the guidelines for how this place works. ;)
 
Thanks for putting up another really relevant community issue onto the radar screens, Null.

We all have different reasons for bombing. In the past I have neither encouraged nor discouraged public acknowledgement. The personal communication I typically include with the package provides an opportunity to start building a one-on-one relationship or at least an understanding. That, for me, is the greatest reward inherent in this fun little practice.

Wilkey

PS. I do second what CCat suggests. Though I've been here scarcely longer than you, before I posted the Cigar Exchange Protocol, I ran the idea by a senior member for vetting.
 
Funny that this comes up now, as I received the best bomb ever last night, from "anonymous BOTL" and had to thank them. Judginf from what was sent, it was clear that they know me, yet wanted to remain secret. I thanked them publicly, but they are still anonymous. Anyone who would send a package like that would know that I would be thankful, but I felt it proper to do anyway.
I alos feel that the ultimate way to repay a bomb is by passing it forward if/when you are able.
Good topic for conversation, there are strong opinions all around.
 
Since I seem to have been the catalyst for this thread, I feel I should weigh in. If someone does something nice for me, I’m inclined to let the world know about . To me, it’s a way of showing my gratitude. If my neighbor comes over and helps me out in one way or another, I should keep this to myself? For what purpose? It’s the same here. The last time I was bombed I retaliated with a bigger bomb. We both acknowledged it publicly. I expect positive reinforcement for positive behavior. You don’t have to be a student of B.F. Skinner to understand why.


Doc.
 
Devil Doc said:
positive reinforcement for positive behavior. You don’t have to be a student of B.F. Skinner to understand why.

Doc.
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Wow,

Who would've thought that we'd read a reference to Skinner and operant condition on a cigar board? :thumbs: DDoc. I wholeheartedly concur. As this community grows ever larger, indirect learning through observation of positive reinforcement and its effects becomes an ever more important mechanism of indoctrination into the social fabric. It certainly provides worthy consideration for the "read more" half of the aphorism that seems to get trotted out so often.

Wilkey
 
I'm a newbie here as well and I've been told in the past that a PM or e-mail of thanks is good form and very much appreciated, but a public pat on the back, while nice, isn't required.

My choice is to post a public "thank you" unless the sender requests otherwise. I don't expect one when I bomb someone as that is not the reason I sent the bomb in the first place.

My 2 cents. . .
 
coventrycat86 said:
I second that. Absolutely no need for that. As a matter of fact, I usually ask those who I send a "bomb" to that they NOT publicly acknowledge it as do quite a few other people around here.

Null, it might be a good idea if ya spend some time around here before ya start setting up the guidelines for how this place works. ;)
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Then we agree. I tried to qualify everything I said. I did say to respect the wishes of the sender. I like the idea of the anonymous bomb, or at most, asking the receiver not to post publicly.
 
NullSmurf said:
coventrycat86 said:
I second that. Absolutely no need for that. As a matter of fact, I usually ask those who I send a "bomb" to that they NOT publicly acknowledge it as do quite a few other people around here.

Null, it might be a good idea if ya spend some time around here before ya start setting up the guidelines for how this place works. ;)
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Then we agree. I tried to qualify everything I said. I did say to respect the wishes of the sender. I like the idea of the anonymous bomb, or at most, asking the receiver not to post publicly.
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Null - your post was VERY generic. While it makes sense, it does not keep in step with the feelings of some of the members - especially the older ones. There are a ton of good reasons for members asking they not be publically acknowledged for sending a bomb. It's not fair to you because you're not privvy to that information having only been on the board for a short time. Hence, what CC says is something you should really consider. Please think about posting opinions and procedural guidelines like this until you've been around a bit longer. It will save everyone from some grief down the road... ;)
 
Ok, good points George and Bill. I am new to cigars and new to this board. I tried to search this one out, here and elsewhere, but its like searching on an adjective. Instead of posting a statement, I should have posted a position and asked for input.

Newbies will be bombed. If those who read this thread take something away from it, it should be that each bomb should be dealt with on its own merits.
 
If bombed, don't try and profit from it by reselling those cigars that were gifted to you. That has happened recently on this board.

That's my 2 cents.
 
Ginseng said:
Devil Doc said:
positive reinforcement for positive behavior. You don’t have to be a student of B.F. Skinner to understand why.

Doc.
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Wow,

Who would've thought that we'd read a reference to Skinner and operant condition on a cigar board? :thumbs: DDoc. I wholeheartedly concur. As this community grows ever larger, indirect learning through observation of positive reinforcement and its effects becomes an ever more important mechanism of indoctrination into the social fabric. It certainly provides worthy consideration for the "read more" half of the aphorism that seems to get trotted out so often.

Wilkey
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I don't know, boys. I'm more in Pavlov's camp on this one. I get bombed, and I'm conditioned to respond in kind (maybe not to the same person, but someone's going to feel my wrath). Maybe it comes from the fact that everytime I hear the word Siglo, I start to drool uncontrollably.
 
Thanks for the info guys. At first I was afraid to be bombed, mainly because i don't have renter's insurance. :laugh: But this post definitely shed some light on the subject of "bombing" Thanks.
 
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