Can We Have a SMF Hall of Fame?

[mneeley490]

Dave is legendary to SMF. He and I had a few conversations on meat and other things.
He would be my first vote for a true hall of fame.

I think this is a great idea! Can we get a moderator involved to create it?
My heroes would be, in no particular order:
DaveOmak
Scarbelly
Bear Carver
Chef Jimmy JJ
I'm sure I'm forgetting somebody...

 

[bigfurmn]

Hmmm this is almost a rabbit hole after OTBS I think. I thought OTBS was the HOF here. Although I do think there is no way to thank some members here enough. Bear Carver and Chef Jimmy JJ are legends. Not sure how this would work. I'm curious to hear opinions though.

 

[JckDanls 07]

Pops would have to be at the top of my list....

 

[mneeley490]

Hmmm this is almost a rabbit hole after OTBS I think. I thought OTBS was the HOF here. Although I do think there is no way to thank some members here enough. Bear Carver and Chef Jimmy JJ are legends. Not sure how this would work. I'm curious to hear opinions though.

Well, I guess this would be more posthumous. Elevated from OTBS to the Smoking Pantheon.

 

[mneeley490]

Pops would have to be at the top of my list....

Yeah, Pops is another one. I used his fool-proof wet cure on bacon for years, until I worked up the courage to try dry curing.

 

[bigfurmn]

Well, I guess this would be more posthumous. Elevated from OTBS to the Smoking Pantheon.

Ok I see where you are going. Maybe I misunderstood at first. Maybe a notation of the best of the best with whom we all miss and respect?

 

[KBFlyer]

I say WHY?? lots of heroes here, just because they don't post dose not mean they are any less a hero then the ones mentioned.

 

[bigfurmn]

Maybe a section of their best recipes or something?

 

[jcam222]

I say WHY?? lots of heroes here, just because they don't post dose not mean they are any less a hero then the ones mentioned.

Not sure I understand you , without posts there wouldn't be a forum. Some of the folks mentioned didn't just post, they educated thousands to tens of thousands of people on smoking , curing and much more. I personally think the HOF is a great idea for some of our esteemed members who have passed on. Ita not about heros, it's about HOF level core contributors.

 

[KBFlyer]

Not sure I understand you , without posts there wouldn't be a forum. Some of the folks mentioned didn't just post, they educated thousands to tens of thousands of people on smoking , curing and much more. I personally think the HOF is a great idea for some of our esteemed members who have passed on. Ita not about heros, it's about HOF level core contributors.

I'm sure there are a ton of posts of the ones who educated you on here so why make a post for a select few thats my point.

 

[Brokenhandle]

I'm sure there are a ton of posts of the ones who educated you on here so why make a post for a select few thats my point.

Not sure this will happen but that's up to the admins. The reason this was brought up is out of respect for most of the names mentioned have passed away. But what they brought to this forum is unmatched for all the knowledge they shared. There's still alot of knowledge being shared and passed on here, don't get me wrong. But all those members went above and beyond in my eyes.

Ryan

 

[jcam222]

I'm sure there are a ton of posts of the ones who educated you on here so why make a post for a select few thats my point.

The point is there are a select few who have contributed light years more than others for many years. That doesn't belittle anyone it's simply a fact. For those mentioned above , prior to their passing they were core to this forum. They were and are special to many of us. All good though, everyone is entitled to their view.

 

[KBFlyer]

Kind of shitty you have to pass before being considered.
I been around many different smoking forums since I got into it around 2010. From what I have seen most of these guys just repost stuff thats been posted on other forums. What we have here is more of a family connection to some of the old timers, alive or dead but its a connection. Please don't say well its their recipe....I say BS its a recipe thats been used for many years and the presenter is considered family so they get the HI-Five.
If thats what you want a section to say "hey so and so made this and it was great go for it"

 

[jcam222]

Kind of shitty you have to pass before being considered.
I been around many different smoking forums since I got into it around 2010. From what I have seen most of these guys just repost stuff thats been posted on other forums. What we have here is more of a family connection to some of the old timers, alive or dead but its a connection. Please don't say well its their recipe....I say BS its a recipe thats been used for many years and the presenter is considered family so they get the HI-Five.
If thats what you want a section to say "hey so and so made this and it was great go for it"

Sorry but you are completely wrong. Many folks here, self included develop our own recipes. Honestly this isn't the first time your attitude was borderline absurd. You posted this same schtick about how the forum is just recipes ripped off from other areas and the net when you complained for a half price lifetime membership. What I don't get is if you believe that why would you even want that membership?? Just overall super odd this idea triggers you so much.

 

[DougE]

You posted this same schtick about how the forum is just recipes ripped off from other areas and the net

Seem to recall that response was to a post I made ....... we all just rip stuff of from other forums and repost it.

 

[KBFlyer]

Sorry but you are completely wrong. Many folks here, self included develop our own recipes. Honestly this isn't the first time your attitude was borderline absurd. You posted this same schtick about how the forum is just recipes ripped off from other areas and the net when you complained for a half price lifetime membership. What I don't get is if you believe that why would you even want that membership?? Just overall super odd this idea triggers you so much.

Really
I was accussed by a very popular member of stealing his recipe and he wanted me to state that I did. Bulshit he was full of it.

 

[sumosmoke]

When I first joined this forum in 2007, the place definitely wasn't as big as it is now. It seemed more close-knit and a few of us kicked off the timeless traditions that still exist. For example; the first throwdown was between myself and a member that passed, Desertlites. The first SMF gathering was held by pineywoods in N. FL and after the success of the first couple gatherings, more started popping up around the country. I was super proud to be inducted into the OTBS, which is original from the start of this group.

Time has passed since I was heavily involved but I still am proud of my accomplishments and the friendships made. Not sure why the HOF is needed (in my humble opinion) as those members may eventually fade into the background (as I have) and new folks emerge. That's the beauty of the OTBS; it contains folks (active and deceased) that brought a lot to this forum and as it grows there's a pride to say "I was here from the beginning" or "I'm included with a great group of folks from past and present".

 

[indaswamp]

Well, I guess this would be more posthumous. Elevated from OTBS to the Smoking Pantheon.

I believe a banner was created and added under the avatar of those members that have passed on. I think it reads:"Gone but not Forgotten"....

 

[jcam222]

When I first joined this forum in 2007, the place definitely wasn't as big as it is now. It seemed more close-knit and a few of us kicked off the timeless traditions that still exist. For example; the first throwdown was between myself and a member that passed, Desertlites. The first SMF gathering was held by pineywoods in N. FL and after the success of the first couple gatherings, more started popping up around the country. I was super proud to be inducted into the OTBS, which is original from the start of this group.

Time has passed since I was heavily involved but I still am proud of my accomplishments and the friendships made. Not sure why the HOF is needed (in my humble opinion) as those members may eventually fade into the background (as I have) and new folks emerge. That's the beauty of the OTBS; it contains folks (active and deceased) that brought a lot to this forum and as it grows there's a pride to say "I was here from the beginning" or "I'm included with a great group of folks from past and present".

Well taken points. I greatly value the friends and things I've learned here too.

 

[Brokenhandle]

Keep it civil people.

Ryan