Why AM I here? I am not on any other forum site. Before CS, the only websites I checked daily were sports scores and fantasy teams. Obviously, there is something different here...
I came originally looking for help with a new hobby of cigars. First thing I found out was that I was TOTALLY CLUELESS about cigars. So I started reading and began to feel... well... welcome. People didn't make fun of novices or belittle them. That stood out immediately! Then, I began to read about the "Pay It Forward" philosophy - and that folks here really bought into it. On top of that, you see the evidence in the bombs and I realized that these guys were truly generous and kind people... and there was a bunch of them!!!
So... meekly I started to post. Got some responses that made me laugh... couple of PMs of encouragement... and started to kind of get to know some of you. I even met up with a bunch of total strangers for a herf... and it was like a gathering of old friends. As was mentioned, "brotherhood" comes to mind when I think about this place. Not to get too mushy, but it is more than refreshing to converse with you guys (and gals!) about so many things in such an open way - and we all get along for the most part!
Not to mention, the genuine empathy and concern shown for BOTL/SOTLs in trouble... Cigars for the troops... I could go on.
Anyway, might be a good place just to stop and say "thanks" to PDS, all the mods, and all of you assorted gorillas. You have enriched my life.