I get the impression...

webmost

jeep edson

sounds about right.

Lee.mcglynn

I feel it's all about spreading the joy! I know some people can get sticks others can't also some people are hesitant to pay for a stick they might not like and therefor would be a waste of money... But if given to them they will try it. But it's all about the thought and not what you get!

SleevePlz

Well, first and foremost, we are all cigar smokers. We wouldn't be here if we didn't really enjoy smoking cigars. Along with the culture of cigar smoking is the nature to share one's cigars with others. This is historically portrayed with the birth of a child. With the good old Internets, we can now expand that sharing across the globe with the help of forums such as this. So the TPB threads are very useful to that end, but the sharing of knowledge and personal experiences in the Reviews, 101, Gen. Discussion, and even non-cigar threads are a huge part of why most of us continue to frequent this place. Now don't get me wrong. I obviously really enjoy the bombing shenanigans and this place wouldn't be the same without them. But we are a lot more than a bunch of crazy guys throwing our cigars around.

mmccartneydc

Lee.mcglynn:

I feel it's all about spreading the joy! I know some people can get sticks others can't also some people are hesitant to pay for a stick they might not like and therefor would be a waste of money... But if given to them they will try it. But it's all about the thought and not what you get!

+1, I am in a small town in Tennessee and my B&M is very limited in what they carry. I have been so fortunate to have made trades, gotten bombed, or been in a pass and that allowed me to try sticks that I never would have bought.

beatnic

Better than buying a man a meal. A truly honorable gesture.

bandyt09

SleevePlz:

But we are a lot more than a bunch of crazy guys throwing our cigars around.

No we're not

jgibv

jliu

bandyt09:

SleevePlz:

But we are a lot more than a bunch of crazy guys throwing our cigars around.

No we're not

Oh hells nah we aint. I normal. Time for morning coffee. Lets go to Philz coffee snoobie. Okie dokie

danielzreyes

bandyt09:

SleevePlz:

But we are a lot more than a bunch of crazy guys throwing our cigars around.

No we're not

says the craziest of them all

Smokindaddy

I think it's pretty simple to understand. My hobby is cigars and everything that goes along with it. I'm passionate about my hobby and it make me happy. I also find happiness in sharing my passion about my hobby with others, if I smoke an amazing stick, I want everyone to try it. This is a hobby that requires class to participate and that is why so many wonderful people can be found here on the forums. Another brother mention that giving away cigars has been around for a long while, example birth of a child. Cigars have also been used to celebrate other life accomplishments through out the years, they have also been used as a great pick me up between friends. So with the class and character of the members here and the amount of life events to celebrate its no wonder that bomb threads have taken over in post counts.

laker1963

IONTC

I agree that it's the love of spreading joy but, I also have to say that the graciousness of the people on this forum blows me away as well. I am still new and have a modest collection. Almost all of what I have gotten so far is cheap and has been on sale. Still though if I hit one of the veteran heavy hitters with one of my modest bombs (and I plan to) I feel that it would be genuinely appreciated.

bigfnsteve

Vision

MVW67

jliu

Sporus

bigfnsteve