Kevin, when most of us quote something, we put it in quotes or credit a source. I read your post, and I see you saying "this" and "that". Sorry I cannot read your mind. As for the content, let's just say that $5-6K a month to support that big of a staff is a losing battle last time I looked, unless they are all doing it for free. Now, if that was the net profit after everyone gets paid a living wage, well... then you might have something to talk about.
As for the article you point to, let me post this important quote:
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However, the numbers do not lie: The cigar industry is smokin', according to the Cigar Association of America.
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John McCain also thinks the economy is going strong, and the Iraqi information minister would like to talk about some millitary actions.
As Danny said, a social community (regardless of niche) works when there is something in common to talk about. The question would be is there enough activity, variety, and discussable content in the cigar world to justify a social network on it? Would people update their page after every smoke? Would there be an active buy / sell area? Is there a reason why they would want to be part of THIS community (as opposed to a wider "live the good life" community or "Stuff Men Like" community)?
You may want to ask Serge about the profitablity of chatting about wine (last post on that board was more than 10 days ago). That would seem to be about an equally active group, no?