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Awful Cooks on FB Group...
KiterTodd
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I have to vent in a "safe" place...
This week I joined one of the many FB BGE groups. While it does get more amateur posts then some, which I like, holy crap the the cooking results are awful! Pizzas that look like they fell out of the box onto the ground, shingle hard brisket slabs claimed as "OMG best ever!" and some of the dry nastiest looking ribs I've seen.
I try to take the old advice from here of just giving them a thumbs up and applauding their enthusiasm. We all started somewhere. ....but I really want to shout "there's no smoke ring on that beef and the meat is so dry you'll need to oil the cutting board when you're done slicing it." But I just scroll on. It's tough in the FB environment to give constructive criticism like that without coming off as a hater.
That's it. Just had to vent. The stay at home work the past couple months has brought me back to this forum as I've had a little more time to read and post. It's the best. I'm no gourmet. I'm usually making quick prep meals on the egg, but I also know a sh*tty result when I see it.
LBGE/Maryland
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I think it was a better world when we could give someone our opinion without everyone getting so butthurt. There is a difference between constructive criticism and being an arsehole. Doesn’t sound to me like you would have been an arsehole. So I would have said something. I appreciate when someone corrects me when I’m doing something not quite right. That’s how you learn. Otherwise a person walks around with a stupid grin on their face thinking they are Aaron Franklin.
Rockwall, Tx LBGE, Minimax, 22" Blackstone, Pizza Party Bollore. Cast Iron Hoarder.
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I went on to one of the BGE FB groups, once, for about a minute. Quickly determined that path was not a trail I wished to pursue any further.
I absolutely believe this to be the best cooking/drinking/biotching forum with the best folks around."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
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Visited and joined one. Saw the incompetence there and quickly left.We are spoiled here. There are some legit outrageous cooks here.~ John - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
XL BGE, LG BGE, KJ Jr, PK Original, Ardore Pizza Oven, King Disc
Bloomington, IN - Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers! -
I've learned my lesson several times that facebook groups are gross.Large and Small BGECentral, IL
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The instrgram eggers are decent don’t have experience with fb“There are three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body.”
Coach Finstock Teen Wolf -
I thought FB was supposed to make you feel like your life doesn’t measure up to everyone else’s fab life?
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Some of the FB groups are better than others. The thing I really dislike is the inability to filter out the noise. I wish there was a "this guy gets it" badge admins could give out to help new folks learn who to listen to.XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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okay, thanks. Glad to know its not just me.Yes, some of the FB groups are all professionally looking perfectly photographed cooks and nothing else.... suspicious.Other groups are the complete opposite.It's not all bad. It's just not here.LBGE/Maryland
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I joined one of the FB groups for like 3 weeks. Every post was a lump debate or time/temp question.Las Vegas, NV
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I've personally been kicked out of several BGE-related Facebook groups for making various comments. I'm sure this comes as a surprise to absolutely none of you."I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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saluki2007 said:I've learned my lesson several times that facebook groups are gross."I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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I don’t do social media (other than this and a mountain bike forum). Now I am beginning to wonder if I am that guy here posting garbage that others just smile and nod at.. hmmm
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JohnInCarolina said:I've personally been kicked out of several BGE-related Facebook groups for making various comments. I'm sure this comes as a surprise to absolutely none of you.
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Cornholio said:I don’t do social media (other than this and a mountain bike forum). Now I am beginning to wonder if I am that guy here posting garbage that others just smile and nod at.. hmmm"I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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Cornholio said:I don’t do social media (other than this and a mountain bike forum). Now I am beginning to wonder if I am that guy here posting garbage that others just smile and nod at.. hmmm
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Haven’t ever joined, but may have to check one out — curious about their Friday night zoom calls 🤣It's a 302 thing . . .
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JohnInCarolina said:I've personally been kicked out of several BGE-related Facebook groups for making various comments. I'm sure this comes as a surprise to absolutely none of you.XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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johnnyp said:JohnInCarolina said:I've personally been kicked out of several BGE-related Facebook groups for making various comments. I'm sure this comes as a surprise to absolutely none of you."I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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JohnInCarolina said:johnnyp said:JohnInCarolina said:I've personally been kicked out of several BGE-related Facebook groups for making various comments. I'm sure this comes as a surprise to absolutely none of you.XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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About 90% of the posts are about "do I buy a large of an XL", 5% are people talking about broken eggs, and the rest are mediocre looking cooks. Agree with what others think--this place remains the spot for real knowledge. I drop in on FB just every once in a while and pass off what I learned here like a wise old man!
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My friends consider me a bit of a guru when it comes to cooking on the BGE, when, honestly, compared to this group, I am about a strong medium plus. But, I will confess that all my learnin' has come from this group, circus as it is. Between this forum and Malcom Reed, I am a happy camper.
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I was booted from one as well for answering a question about brisket for a noob. The admin told me he didn’t know me well enough to trust that I would give good advice so until I had actually posted the cook I was commenting on I would need to refrain from offering and advice.I was probably actually booted when I told him to go F@ck himself now that I think about it.Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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Calling the mods aholes is also not advisable. Just a pro-tip."I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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The Cen-Tex Smoker said:I was booted from one as well for answering a question about brisket for a noob. The admin told me he didn’t know me well enough to trust that I would give good advice so until I had actually posted the cook I was commenting on I would need to refrain from offering and advice.I was probably actually booted when I told him to go F@ck himself now that I think about it.#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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JohnInCarolina said:I've personally been kicked out of several BGE-related Facebook groups for making various comments. I'm sure this comes as a surprise to absolutely none of you.I need a “you’re so fvcking right “ button for this one.#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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caliking said:The Cen-Tex Smoker said:I was booted from one as well for answering a question about brisket for a noob. The admin told me he didn’t know me well enough to trust that I would give good advice so until I had actually posted the cook I was commenting on I would need to refrain from offering and advice.I was probably actually booted when I told him to go F@ck himself now that I think about it.Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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The Cen-Tex Smoker said:I was booted from one as well for answering a question about brisket for a noob. The admin told me he didn’t know me well enough to trust that I would give good advice so until I had actually posted the cook I was commenting on I would need to refrain from offering and advice.I was probably actually booted when I told him to go F@ck himself now that I think about it.Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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The one that got my goat was some idiot asking if he should clean his egg with a pressure washer and degreaser on the platesetter! I told by all means do this and then let it dry out... So it would be lighter to carry to the dumpster. You can't fix stupid!LBGE, and just enough knowledge and gadgets to be dangerous .
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Markarm4119 said:You can't fix stupid!"I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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