You know, there's a reason why I don't post on TR.com...I mentioned it somewhere else before, but not very directly.
There's too much opining over there, and it's usually really bad. Once in a rare while I find some really witty, decent and good reads over there, but it's like the pipe smoker's version of YouTube commentary. Too many go way overboard trying to be cute, "all-knowing, all-seeing," or totally nonobjective. That's after the inexperienced and reviews like "I HATED IT" are out of the way. :lol: I also don't like the "star rating" system, because it's often too difficult for people to understand. Don't believe me? I have read reviews where people said they LOVED the tobacco, but because it was too expensive, they gave it one star. I have read reviews where people said they HATED the tobacco, but because their dad smoked it, it got four stars. What the hell? :lol: I don't want to get lost over there--plus, I'm waaaay to new to be thinking I can throw down "I just tried." I'd catch hell from someone because I didn't smoke ten tins before I wrote it--regardless of my reasons why I think noting first impressions are important.
Nope, I'd rather have my stuff where people I care about can read and consider my thoughts, then comment, joke around, make suggestions, discuss and hang out. Plus, chances are, a Brother gifted me the sample, I think they should participate somehow, even if it's just to thank them! I figure I either don't like the tobacco, or I do like it, or I think I should give it some more concentration. Nope, I'm keepin' it here, and using BoB as my personal pipe note sandbox that other people just happen to read. 8)
