A More Civilized BGE Forum

GeboM

I just made my first post on this forum and a few of the comments that have been made lead me to believe this isn’t a family website.  Well, not a family I want to be a part of.  At least I was helped in making my decision. 

Is there a BGE forum that is moderated for bad behaviors?  I’m not a prude but I can’t believe some of the comments made.  

I realize someone will say it’s a free country and I can go if I don’t like it.  

Do I have the ability to block certain people.  It’s always just a few that mess things up

Lit

GeboM said:

I just made my first post on this forum and a few of the comments that have been made lead me to believe this isn’t a family website.  Well, not a family I want to be a part of.  At least I was helped in making my decision. 

Is there a BGE forum that is moderated for bad behaviors?  I’m not a prude but I can’t believe some of the comments made.  

I realize someone will say it’s a free country and I can go if I don’t like it.  

Do I have the ability to block certain people.  It’s always just a few that mess things up

Its not a few here. There are probably more troll accounts here than real.

Ozzie_Isaac

No ability to block unfortunately.  BBQ Brethren is a great website and forum.  It is focused on all types of outdoor cooking, not just ceramic cookers.  It is very closely monitored and well run.

Ozzie_Isaac

And @PeteSliver is a troll, a relatively recent one too.  No idea who is actually behind it.  They are not very funny and mostly just obnoxious and annoying.

BigreenGreg

I think it stems from JIC ruining the forum, and @thetrim leaving.

saluki2007

His name was Sliver Pete and we thought him the meanest, ugliest, most cussed hombre that ever packed a gun and it was well known he carried a Colt 45. He didn't much like to work, was a cowpoke a few months out of the year and the rest of the time he played and cheated at cards and killed anybody who called him on it. Then for recreation or just pure spite he killed every sheriff that ever tried to arrest him. There wasn't a soul that didn't fear Sliver Pete, even my Father.

Ozzie_Isaac

I just read past the first few posts of the thread in question. @PeteSliver was actually one of the nicer folks.  I kind of want to leave now too, except I am so close to earning a new BGE with my points.

I did kind of get a kick out of the solid helpful responses mixed in with the trash.  A funny juxtaposition.

WeberWho

saluki2007 said:

His name was Sliver Pete and we thought him the meanest, ugliest, most cussed hombre that ever packed a gun and it was well known he carried a Colt 45. He didn't much like to work, was a cowpoke a few months out of the year and the rest of the time he played and cheated at cards and killed anybody who called him on it. Then for recreation or just pure spite he killed every sheriff that ever tried to arrest him. There wasn't a soul that didn't fear Sliver Pete, even my Father.

https://youtu.be/MmxKsK90L14

RRog17

The ole forum ain’t what it used to be for sure!

Foghorn

@GeboM, I hear you.  With that said, even some of the trolls are really good people when you meet them "in real life".  

Some generally very good people are under the impression that this isn't "real life" and that makes it OK to be a jerk here.  While it is hard to argue that a forum on the internet is "real life", I think there are some forums that rise to that level and that this one has done so on numerous occasions.  I have made some great friends through this forum and have had some of the best experiences/times of my life as the result of those friendships.  

It probably goes without saying that some people are just jerks...

Unfortunately, your thread asking for some advice ended up in the crosshairs of some old troll opponents.  That sort of thing is bad when it happens on the thread of a regular here, but - in my mind - even more problematic when it happens on a thread posted by a new member.  It is basically just a message to the new member "my/our intent is to run you off as you are not wanted here".

There was a "How does one best cook a 1/2" steak?" thread here a few years ago that was a teaching case for "how to make sure that someone new to the forum never posts here again".

With all of that said:

Welcome to the forum.  Related to your other thread, despite the issues mentioned above, the best advantage to the BGE is this forum.  People here will talk you through a brisket cook in the middle of the night or help you find a great beer in Maine or a place to buy the best beef ribs in your area.  And if you ever get the chance to meet some of these folks in person you should take advantage of the opportunity.

With specific regard to enjoying the forum keep the following in mind.

- You can always ignore the posts or threads that are off topic or don't interest you.
- Some of the off topic posts and threads are the most amusing.
- If every post here was only allowed to be on topic, many of the most helpful people here would get bored and not be around for very long.

I hope that helps and I hope you hang around.

JohnInCarolina

BigreenGreg said:

I think it stems from JIC ruining the forum, and @thetrim leaving.

Don’t forget @DoubleEgger

GeboM

Thanks for the legitimate responses.  I'll hang for a while but I'm used to another smoking forum where the moderator runs a tight ship down in Carolina. IMHO, he's probably a little too hard on posters but he doesn't put up with any junk.  I respect him for that.

I realize I may be weak minded but just from my two posts I am not as
hip on the BGE.  Sad, ain't it?  From a first time poster's perspective this forum
will turn people away from BGE.  It's good for KJ or Primo....

Maybe that's what some of these "people" are trying to do.

I got a PM today from someone here that knows me from another forum and he warned me about this forum.  I didn't believe him at first. Oh man, was he correct.

Maybe, in time, I can figure out who is legit and just PM them and not post in the open forum???

fishlessman

greeneggers.com has better behavior but they are down to about 7 posters, 3 posts a day, and the site has been down for about a week. thinking it finally kicked the bucket. it used to be like this forum before big green egg corporate took it over

Ozzie_Isaac

GeboM said:

Thanks for the legitimate responses.  I'll hang for a while but I'm used to another smoking forum where the moderator runs a tight ship down in Carolina. IMHO, he's probably a little too hard on posters but he doesn't put up with any junk.  I respect him for that.

I realize I may be weak minded but just from my two posts I am not as
hip on the BGE.  Sad, ain't it?  From a first time poster's perspective this forum
will turn people away from BGE.  It's good for KJ or Primo....

Maybe that's what some of these "people" are trying to do.

I got a PM today from someone here that knows me from another forum and he warned me about this forum.  I didn't believe him at first. Oh man, was he correct.

Maybe, in time, I can figure out who is legit and just PM them and not post in the open forum???

This forum definitely is not for everyone.  It is like a highschool, a bar, a church, and a prison all rolled into one.  I have sworn it off and quit many times, but I keep coming back.  Not sure that is a good thing 😂

Lit

GeboM said:

Thanks for the legitimate responses.  I'll hang for a while but I'm used to another smoking forum where the moderator runs a tight ship down in Carolina. IMHO, he's probably a little too hard on posters but he doesn't put up with any junk.  I respect him for that.

I realize I may be weak minded but just from my two posts I am not as
hip on the BGE.  Sad, ain't it?  From a first time poster's perspective this forum
will turn people away from BGE.  It's good for KJ or Primo....

Maybe that's what some of these "people" are trying to do.

I got a PM today from someone here that knows me from another forum and he warned me about this forum.  I didn't believe him at first. Oh man, was he correct.

Maybe, in time, I can figure out who is legit and just PM them and not post in the open forum???

Your best bet is to look at the what are you cheffing now thread. Lots of good cooks and we keep the trolling out of that for the most part. This forum has gone way down hill in the last couple years mostly due to like 5 people and 50 troll accounts they have. They text each other back and forth like little school
girls about the forum. Many people including myself wish the moderator would get rid of these guys but truth be told they would just create more accounts so its not really worth it to them to moderate.

JohnInCarolina

Ozzie_Isaac said:

GeboM said:

Thanks for the legitimate responses.  I'll hang for a while but I'm used to another smoking forum where the moderator runs a tight ship down in Carolina. IMHO, he's probably a little too hard on posters but he doesn't put up with any junk.  I respect him for that.

I realize I may be weak minded but just from my two posts I am not as
hip on the BGE.  Sad, ain't it?  From a first time poster's perspective this forum
will turn people away from BGE.  It's good for KJ or Primo....

Maybe that's what some of these "people" are trying to do.

I got a PM today from someone here that knows me from another forum and he warned me about this forum.  I didn't believe him at first. Oh man, was he correct.

Maybe, in time, I can figure out who is legit and just PM them and not post in the open forum???

This forum definitely is not for everyone.  It is like a highschool, a bar, a church, and a prison all rolled into one.  I have sworn it off and quit many times, but I keep coming back.  Not sure that is a good thing 😂

lousubcap

@GeboM- @Foghorn captured the essence of this place in masterful fashion.  That said, it is rightly disappointing to roll in here and get that blast on the first go-round.  
I will offer "welcome aboard"  fully but understand if you decide to leave.

GeboM

Thank you!  I have lived a long time but this is the first forum where I have witnessed comments that go beyond normal human communication.  Some of yalls PM's and such have helped.  Sorta like watching a movie that every other work is F___K.  You hate it but you sorta get used to it to the point you may can ignore it.  Apparently, this type of posting is normal here.  LOL
I had no idea such people existed outside of treatment centers or confinement.

JohnInCarolina

This really did used to be a much more friendlier place.  

Hansm

Really, be encouraging

EGGjlmh

Lit said:

GeboM said:

Thanks for the legitimate responses.  I'll hang for a while but I'm used to another smoking forum where the moderator runs a tight ship down in Carolina. IMHO, he's probably a little too hard on posters but he doesn't put up with any junk.  I respect him for that.

I realize I may be weak minded but just from my two posts I am not as
hip on the BGE.  Sad, ain't it?  From a first time poster's perspective this forum
will turn people away from BGE.  It's good for KJ or Primo....

Maybe that's what some of these "people" are trying to do.

I got a PM today from someone here that knows me from another forum and he warned me about this forum.  I didn't believe him at first. Oh man, was he correct.

Maybe, in time, I can figure out who is legit and just PM them and not post in the open forum???

Your best bet is to look at the what are you cheffing now thread. Lots of good cooks and we keep the trolling out of that for the most part. This forum has gone way down hill in the last couple years mostly due to like 5 people and 50 troll accounts they have. They text each other back and forth like little school
girls about the forum. Many people including myself wish the moderator would get rid of these guys but truth be told they would just create more accounts so its not really worth it to them to moderate.

☝  This 100%

SGH

GeboM said:

I just made my first post on this forum and a few of the comments that have been made lead me to believe this isn’t a family website.  Well, not a family I want to be a part of.  

First and foremost, welcome aboard. Before you decide to leave I encourage you to give the forum a chance. I know the trolling and nonsense can get old. However if you hang around you will discover a wealth of information on just about anything. 

This is one of the only places where you can ask a question related to almost anything and get an correct answer. You can also get over the phone and in person help on just about any topic. Few other places can say the same. 

Again, try to overlook the nonsense and rhetoric if you can. I think in the end you will be glad that you hung around. 

SGH

Just some food for thought. Besides cooking advice you can get professional butchery and power shaving advice here. Free off charge. That alone is worth putting up with the trolls. 

nolaegghead

EGGjlmh said:

Lit said:

GeboM said:

Thanks for the legitimate responses.  I'll hang for a while but I'm used to another smoking forum where the moderator runs a tight ship down in Carolina. IMHO, he's probably a little too hard on posters but he doesn't put up with any junk.  I respect him for that.

I realize I may be weak minded but just from my two posts I am not as
hip on the BGE.  Sad, ain't it?  From a first time poster's perspective this forum
will turn people away from BGE.  It's good for KJ or Primo....

Maybe that's what some of these "people" are trying to do.

I got a PM today from someone here that knows me from another forum and he warned me about this forum.  I didn't believe him at first. Oh man, was he correct.

Maybe, in time, I can figure out who is legit and just PM them and not post in the open forum???

Your best bet is to look at the what are you cheffing now thread. Lots of good cooks and we keep the trolling out of that for the most part. This forum has gone way down hill in the last couple years mostly due to like 5 people and 50 troll accounts they have. They text each other back and forth like little school
girls about the forum. Many people including myself wish the moderator would get rid of these guys but truth be told they would just create more accounts so its not really worth it to them to moderate.

☝  This 100%

Takes some balls to call an airstrike on your own location, congrats.

nolaegghead

(disclaimer: I don't personally subscribe to this type of cancel-culture as a meaningful solution to perceived problems)

4TheGrillOfIt

Maybe my skin is thicker than I think.  There are certainly occasionally threads that run off the rails, but for the most part I have found the forum helpful and frankly, expensive!  I have purchased a lot of additional toys as a result.  

Lot of great, nice and helpful folks on here.  This forum is wonderful compared to many.

4TheGrillOfIt

lousubcap said:

@GeboM- @Foghorn captured the essence of this place in masterful fashion.  That said, it is rightly disappointing to roll in here and get that blast on the first go-round.  
I will offer "welcome aboard"  fully but understand if you decide to leave.

This guy right here is one the great ambassadors of the forum.  

And a shout out to @nolaegghead for starting the “Cheffing” thread which has taken on a life of its own.

Terpderpitude

GeboM said:

I just made my first post on this forum and a few of the comments that have been made lead me to believe this isn’t a family website.  Well, not a family I want to be a part of.  At least I was helped in making my decision. 

Is there a BGE forum that is moderated for bad behaviors?  I’m not a prude but I can’t believe some of the comments made.  

I realize someone will say it’s a free country and I can go if I don’t like it.  

Do I have the ability to block certain people.  It’s always just a few that mess things up

The truth is that there's only really one bad apple.  But at times that can be enough to upset the cart.

This guy has always been kind of a ****, but we tolerated him.  For example, he used to regularly make fun of one of the forum member's medical ailments.  It was relentless and cruel.  

Then he said some pretty racist stuff.  He got called on it, and got into a fight over it with one of the more popular members here.  The other member left the forum over it, while the racist dude asked the moderator to delete his account.  But because he's such a jackass and the mods aren't really on the ball, he stuck around.  Since then he just picks fights probably once a week.  At one point he shared PMs some other forum member had sent him, just because they were embarrassing to that member.

His MO is to make fun of forum members and their appearance.  I've seen him make fun of people for having long hair, teeth that aren't white enough, ugly wives or kids, you name it.  That's him.  He throws insults like a 13-year old.  

But if you can ignore that one guy, and he's really pretty obvious so it's not hard, this is a really great place.  

TideEggHead

Welcome aboard! As others have said this place really is a wealth of knowledge. If you have questions about anything cooking related, you can usually find help here in short order. This is also the first place I come to when looking for a new recipe or how to cook something, even non BGE related. I would encourage you not to write the forum off just yet!

GrateEggspectations

One nuance I may offer to the OP. There are occasionally unpalatable posts found here. But a lot of exchanges that appear caustic on the surface instead consist of good-natured ribbing between members. Only more time on the forum will allow you to make the distinction. 

nolaegghead

Guy buys a KJ.  A year later, joins the BGE forum but never posts anything.  A year after that makes a first post with a thread that is one of the two most controversial topics: BGE or KJ.  (the second is what lump is best).  That thread starts out with "I am not a troll."

As is predicted with most any controversial topic you will get some people arguing about it.  A pun about the acronym for Big Joe is made.  This is some seriously naughty behavior.  Queue Lit, who's probably been day drinking.  Pantomime a third grade fight that goes: "I know you are but what am I" (you get the picture).  Not anything "insane asylum" level by any means.

Some hours later, this person starts up another thread, having posted 4 or 5 times total in one day.  "I'm a noob and this place is nasty unlike the other forums", yadda yadda.  The torture this guy tolerated for a few hours is so unbearable that bait is set for "what to do?!".  Cue the Hitler youth and Archie Bunker twins who paint a grim picture about how everyone has left because of "like 5 bad people and their many troll accounts". 

FFS, just go. Who does this?  This is just moderator bait all the way.