Comments on: September Contest Winner

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:07:45 +0000

Well, I hazard to say that numbers have their value for summarzing and “ballparking” a smoke. Let’s not forget reviewers who assign a number also report flavors, construction, burn etc. I have not seen a review that was just a bare, unexplained number (except for advertising, which is not a review). This site seems to “go beyond the numbers” but it does appear that the reviewers do end up summarzing their experience with standard words that just as well could be numbers (i.e. would defintely recommend, like it a lot, etc.) When it comes down to it, a review is a review. Some are more verbose than others, and some have the real estate to publish lengthy ideas from the reviewer. Since the smoking experience is so subjective, I believe the true value is in getting a ballpark handle on what the cigar is like, then determing which ones I should actually try. I suppose some people derive entertainment from the mere watching of a smoking experience but, at least for me, I am looking for some key facts to decide whether I should pick one up to try. Short reviews with a summary number do this well in many cases. From this angle, the new slogan seems a bit negative. Instead of purely promoting a positive feature, the slogan hinges on implying that there is something wrong with the number based summary method. Going “beyond” tends to imply that it improves upon or exceeds something pre-existing. The two methods are different; both are useful. One is not superior to the other. Just my two cents….

By: kevin veling

kevin veling — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:45:48 +0000

congrat’s to ryan, but slogan kinda suck’s..
anyone who smoke’s cigar’s and frequant’s site’s like this know the c.a. # system is bogus. that’s why we come to your site to get real review’s. so, “go beyond the number’s” is redundant for most who visit your site. just my humble opion !!

By: Rich

Rich — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:53:56 +0000

Congrats Ryan.

By: Islandak

Islandak — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:41:50 +0000

Congrats to Ryan! The new tagline does capture a lot about the site. I think it works. It’s not terribly descriptive, but I don’t think the tagline would make someone click a link more often (unless is said “Free Cigars!”) LOL

By: Jason T

Jason T — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:23:31 +0000

That’s exactly what I was thinking David. CA ratings mean squat. Congrats Ryan! Great tag.

By: david

david — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:58:06 +0000

it’s a little vague, newer smokers might not catch on right away. I like the idea though, it’s a jab at the CA!

By: Al Nelson

Al Nelson — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:44:23 +0000

Right on bro. Works for me