I see no problem with calling out vendors, GOOD and BAD, when that needs to be done. Of course, I don't own this forum, so not my rules. I've been on a regional gun forum for a few years that allows this, and frankly, think it's a good thing. No doubt, it's a more "rowdy" forum and you need a thick skin, which I'm okay with. There are many vendors on that forum, and sure, I'm pretty sure some of the crummy ones have left. Not sure that's a bad thing!! And if a member posts BS...believe me, you WILL be called out by the membership! I also think that's a good thing.

I guess I see calling out vendors as something that should be okay, and looked at on a case by case basis. Bottom line is if someone is having issues with Vendor XYZ, I'd like to hear about it and make my OWN decision as to whether I'll buy from them, or not. What is acceptable to you, may not be acceptable to me. I worked in the retail business for 15 years and everyone has varying degrees on what good service is...I may be fussier than you, and that's my right. I love the free market and people making their own INFORMED decisions, and the more knowledge you have the easier it is to do.

I'm also a fan of praising vendors when due. I did that not long ago about Holt's. Anyway...my two cents.

ETA: I've never had an issue with a cigar related vendor.