On Apr 20, 2:37 pm, MikeZ <Mike.Gets....@gmail.com> wrote:
> ASC FAQ:
> Welcome to the Usenet newsgroup alt.smokers.cigars - The largest cigar-
> club in the world! Here we discuss all aspects of cigar smoking - from
> favorite types, to storage, to techniques. All cigar-related
> discussions are welcome. There are ongoing discussions of humidors,
> cutters, smoke shops, the politics of cigars, current trends, and (of
> course) there's much talk of particular brands and our readers'
> recommendations. This is an international forum, so don't be surprised
> to see much talk about those fine smokes not even available in the US
> (such as Cubans).
>
> Are you traveling? Ask our readers about smoke shops near your
> destination. Trying a new brand? Tell our readers what you think - or
> ask them their opinions! Building a humidor? Get advice from both
> laymen and professionals! Whether you're a novice, or life-long
> smoker, alt.smokers.cigars is here for discussions of all cigar-
> related issues.
>
> Who are we? A.S.C. represents a broad cross-section of cigar smokers
> on the Internet! Our regular contributors are doctors, lawyers, and
> other professionals. We're college students, construction workers, and
> computer geeks... Married and single, guys and gals, everybody fits
> into our group. we all have the love of cigars as a common bond.
>
> What shouldn't you post in alt.smokers.cigars??? ASC is a discussion
> group... In accordance with Usenet "netiquette", advertising is
> absolutely taboo. Nothing will hurt your image more than advertising
> in a discussion group - don't even think about it. One time
> announcements of special events are ok, but don't get caught
> attempting to trick our readers! And please don't use ASC to conduct
> illegal activities such as buying or selling Cuban cigars in the U.S.
>
> Additionally, Usenet discussion groups like ASC are not the place for
> HTML posts or pictures (binaries), so please don't post images - and
> make sure you're posting in plain text! Off-Topic posts are also
> strongly discouraged. If you break the rules, you can be sure that
> vigilant readers will contact your Internet provider and ask that your
> access be restricted. ASC is an online community. Act responsibly.
>
> Want more? You can hear about new products, brands, and all sorts of
> special offers in the newsgroup alt.smokers.cigars.marketplace. This
> resource was developed to give 'net advertisers a chance to tell us
> about their products without disrupting the non-commercial cigar talk
> in ASC. Read about the latest cigar brands, discounts, close-outs, and
> special offers. ADVERTISERS ARE WELCOME in ASC.Marketplace!
>
> Then there's the ASC clubhouse - alt.smokers.cigars.clubhouse, where
> anything goes! Created just for good-natured fun, ASC readers have the
> opportunity to socialize with each other in this area - to kick back
> and enjoy an occasional smoke together while discussing life, love,
> and the state of the universe. Heard a good joke? This is the place to
> share it! As with ASC, advertising of any sort is strictly taboo in
> ASC.Clubhouse...
Thank you, MikeZ!
Damn, and here I thought the old spirit was dead!
http://www.cigargroup.com/faq/
----
I AM THE HALBERT