The Loss of r/CubanCigars – Let’s Bring the Discussion Here & Prevent Future Issues

Hey everyone,

Like many of you, I was shocked to see r/CubanCigars shut down. It was a great space for discussions, recommendations, and sharing our passion for Cuban cigars. Now, with its sudden disappearance, there’s no dedicated place on Reddit for these conversations.

Honestly, I don’t understand why the subreddit was banned. Was it because of vendor discussions? A report from a specific retailer? Whatever the reason, it raises concerns about how we can prevent something like this from happening again. If anyone here has experience in Reddit policies, legal matters, or community management, I’d love to hear your thoughts on how we can keep our discussions safe from future takedowns.

Instead of creating a new subreddit and splitting the community, I propose we bring those discussions here, to r/Cigars. Cuban cigars have always been an integral part of the cigar world, and it makes sense to keep the conversation within the larger cigar community rather than fragmenting it.

One of the most valuable aspects of r/CubanCigars was the Approved Vendor List—a list of online retailers with proven reputations for selling authentic Cuban cigars. This resource helped countless people avoid fakes and find trustworthy sources, especially those in the U.S. navigating the challenges of buying Cubans online. I’d love to help bring that practice here, as newcomers constantly ask where to buy authentic Cubans.

What do you all think? Would the mods be open to maintaining an Approved Vendor List here in r/Cigars ? I’d be happy to contribute to making it happen.

And again, if anyone here has insight into why r/CubanCigars was banned or how we can prevent this subreddit from facing similar issues, please share your thoughts. Let’s keep this community strong and ensure our discussions have a home.