Cast Your Vote! Possible Forum Subcategory...

[s2k9k]

Don't seem like you understand what I'm talking about. I am not suggesting anything new here. Only to have a proper place to post non-smoking threads that have been, are and will be posted. That's all.

If it's nothing new then what does it really matter what the title of the forum is?

I totally agree with JJ and TMS, I came here to learn about smoking meat and I have stuck around because I want to continue to expand my knowledge of it.

IMHO there is too much Facebook and Twittering on here already and I don't think we need a dedicated forum just to perpetuate it.

Oh BTW, I just drove to the store and bought a bottle of Sprite and now I'm looking to see if there is anything on TV tonight!

 

[hambone1950]

Funny, that was exactly my reasoning for replying to JP as I did. Scored an AWESOME 745i this past weekend, but because I'm not a BMW nut, but a proud owner, I'm lost on their forum... Just wanted to share the reason I wasn't smoking all weekend... I traveled outta state for a new car...

That's why I think JP suggested as a heading. Like different meats, cold vs hot, electric vs gas... I don't cold smoke so I don't look at that heading... But I missed communicating with my "other" family this past weekend!

my other family ! exactly ! i have only been visiting this forum for a short while , but i feel like i know all these cool people and i feel like we're a lot alike because of the bbq thing , so if i had good news to share , id want to share it with you guys ! i like the kitchen table idea. i dont think theres any danger that it will dilute our community...in fact i think it'll knit us closer.  

 

[diggingdogfarm]

If it's okay to have a chat app, what's wrong with a chat forum?
Obviously there's an interest or it wouldn't have been brought up.
Each user controls their navigation here, no one is forced to read threads or posts that aren't of personal interest.
This place is a business, the more people it attracts, the better......well, that's what most businesses want anyway, :biggrin:


~Martin

 

[jp61]

If it's nothing new then what does it really matter what the title of the forum is?

I totally agree with JJ and TMS, I came here to learn about smoking meat and I have stuck around because I want to continue to expand my knowledge of it.

IMHO there is too much Facebook and Twittering on here already and I don't think we need a dedicated forum just to perpetuate it.

Oh BTW, I just drove to the store and bought a bottle of Sprite and now I'm looking to see if there is anything on TV tonight!

And for what reason do you think I ended up joining SMF and becoming a Premier Member for life??? 

Very nice.... I hope you enjoyed taking a stab at me. 

 

[jp61]

If it's nothing new then what does it really matter what the title of the forum is?

I totally agree with JJ and TMS, I came here to learn about smoking meat and I have stuck around because I want to continue to expand my knowledge of it.

IMHO there is too much Facebook and Twittering on here already and I don't think we need a dedicated forum just to perpetuate it.

Oh BTW, I just drove to the store and bought a bottle of Sprite and now I'm looking to see if there is anything on TV tonight!

The reason why the title of a forum matters is that, if a member wishes to start a new thread of their "chicken" smoke, they will post it under Poultry.

 

[wes w]

I had lurked here for a long time before I became a member.  The reason I signed up was to share my knowledge as I built my brick smoker.   To my surprise there was no  topic for "Brick Smokers"   We (SMF)  have every other kind of build you can think of, but, brick smokers.   This was how our fathers and grandfathers smoked meat and we have no topic for it.   I understand that its not a popular topic, but,  at the same time there is very and I mean very little information on the web about them.    I shared my build and knowledge to help others who might have questions, but, if they can't find it, its really no help.   I do use the search bar for most of my research, but  after a while I get tired of searching and just want to ask a question.

JP,  I understand what your saying.  A place where you can just  shot the bull  with your online friends.  

JP, didn't mean to get off topic.   

 

[smokeusum]

If it's nothing new then what does it really matter what the title of the forum is?

I totally agree with JJ and TMS, I came here to learn about smoking meat and I have stuck around because I want to continue to expand my knowledge of it.

IMHO there is too much Facebook and Twittering on here already and I don't think we need a dedicated forum just to perpetuate it.

Oh BTW, I just drove to the store and bought a bottle of Sprite and now I'm looking to see if there is anything on TV tonight!

I hear ya...

 

[smokeusum]

I had lurked here for a long time before I became a member.  The reason I signed up was to share my knowledge as I built my brick smoker.   To my surprise there was no  topic for "Brick Smokers"   We (SMF)  have every other kind of build you can think of, but, brick smokers.   This was how our fathers and grandfathers smoked meat and we have no topic for it.   I understand that its not a popular topic, but,  at the same time there is very and I mean very little information on the web about them.    I shared my build and knowledge to help others who might have questions, but, if they can't find it, its really no help.   I do use the search bar for most of my research, but  after a while I get tired of searching and just want to ask a question.

JP,  I understand what your saying.  A place where you can just  shot the bull  with your online friends.  

JP, didn't mean to get off topic.   

Wes your smoker is BAD TO THE BONE!!!

 

[idaho hutch]

I have an easy solution. Create a "Kitchen Table" forum only available to Premium Members. Problem solved and the site makes more money.

 

[chef jimmyj]

Forum topics are driven by demand. Any member has the option to post a Pole to gauge interest in a subject. Give this a try with a subject, like " New Forum Kitchen Table " or " New Forum Brick Smokers ", to see how many members would be into a separate Forum. Can't Hurt!...JJ

 

[jp61]

Forum topics are driven by demand. Any member has the option to post a Pole to gauge interest in a subject. Give this a try with a subject, like " New Forum Kitchen Table " or " New Forum Brick Smokers ", to see how many members would be into a separate Forum. Can't Hurt!...JJ

Good idea, JJ! Poll is now Live!

 

[michael ark]

Sounds like fire pit on smoked meat forums. Theirs does fine.

 

[pops6927]

I don't think it is merited at this time.

We have a monumentous time trying to get people posting in the correct forums as it is - people posting about smoking a beef brisket under Beef Grilling, how to do spareribs under Poultry and so on.  I know it is confusing on some levels where to post something, but do we need yet another forum or sub-forum?  

 

[candycoated]

I like the idea.

Say for instance Lady Kat wanted to show off a quilt she made. I'd like to see and read about that!! :)

 

[s2k9k]

I like the idea.
Say for instance Lady Kat wanted to show off a quilt she made. I'd like to see and read about that!! :)

Kat has a Facebook page for her quilting business.

 

[s2k9k]

I don't think it is merited at this time.

We have a monumentous time trying to get people posting in the correct forums as it is - people posting about smoking a beef brisket under Beef Grilling, how to do spareribs under Poultry and so on.  I know it is confusing on some levels where to post something, but do we need yet another forum or sub-forum?  

I totally agree with you Pops!
I already get 30-40 emails a day from Huddler, I can just imagine how many more I would get with a new forum with pics and links being posted all the time.

 

[smokeusum]

I totally agree with you Pops!
I already get 30-40 emails a day from Huddler, I can just imagine how many more I would get with a new forum with pics and links being posted all the time.

Y'all don't get it; if you don't subscribe/post to a forum you don't receive emails/notices about it... No one is saying you have to sit 'round a kitchen table... And none of us can control a person not contributing on the "right" forum... Don't like what your getting, ask someone how to use a computer... Or enjoy the community and learn how to filter....

 

[s2k9k]

Y'all don't get it; if you don't subscribe/post to a forum you don't receive emails/notices about it... No one is saying you have to sit 'round a kitchen table... And none of us can control a person not contributing on the "right" forum... Don't like what your getting, ask someone how to use a computer... Or enjoy the community and learn how to filter....

I'm talking about emails that only moderators and admins get when the site software holds a post to let us know it has been held.

When you subscribe to a thread you can specify how you want to be notified about it:
Immediately
Daily
Weekly
Site Only (No Email)

 

[jp61]

  Honestly, I'm not sure why some members are bent-out-of-shape over this inquiry. 

Take a look.....non-smoking related threads and replies may not be frequent but are numerous. Mostly they're posted under Smoking Meat-General Discussions and also under Announcements-Messages for All Members and Guests. Many of these threads and replies have nothing to do with Smoking Meat or Messages. The thought behind this thread was, that it might be helpful and to see if the administrators would consider a subcategory where these types of threads would fit better. That is all. Looking back, my post should have been a PM to Jeff.  My mistake.

Examples:

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/58365/how-did-you-come-up-with-your-screen-name

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/134795/anyone-heard-from-smokinal

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/...say-it-happy-valentines-day-to-smf-and-a-gift

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/131732/rumors-of-shooterricks-death-are-greatly-exagerated

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/136283/scientists-have-discovered-why-we-forget-at-times

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/135823/im-a-grandpa

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/135650/need-a-date-stamp-for-my-package-labels

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/57052/show-yourself

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/133910/you-know-whats-awesome

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/137585/lays-chips

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/137573/dear-s-m-f-family

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/137486/what-do-you-drive

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/137568/pool-stick

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/136501/jeeps

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/137196/new-toys

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/137184/guess-what-it-is

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/137121/knives

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/137156/and-the-father-of-year-award-goes-to

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/136382/sqwib-checking-in

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/137059/the-things-you-learn-when-talking-to-your-parents

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/134893/has-the-economy-effected-your-bbq-decisions

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/134260/oh-wow-the-mcrib-is-back-yuck

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/136638/good-iphone-ipad-app-for-managing-recipes

-http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/136489/hey-gang-im-still-here

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/135776/gotta-love-craigs-list

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/134158/secret-to-loading-vaucum-seal-bags-without-a-mess

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/136110/how-to-make-a-recipe-better

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/135858/kosher-vs-sea-salt-trying-to-find-understand-why

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/135780/movies

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/135430/super-bowl-xlvii

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/127216/apparently-i-have-a-pretty-cool-neighbor

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/132856/sad-day

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/132419/my-big-announcement

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/...hool-today-probably-shouldnt-have-posted-this

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/130504/beautiful-pictures

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/130499/lindas-ride-of-a-lifetime-at-texas-motor-speedway

 

[diggingdogfarm]

  Honestly, I'm not sure why some members are bent-out-of-shape over this inquiry. 


Take a look.....non-smoking related threads and replies may not be frequent but are numerous. Mostly they're posted under Smoking Meat-General Discussions and also under Announcements-Messages for All Members and Guests. Many of these threads and replies have nothing to do with Smoking Meat or Messages. The thought behind this thread was, that it might be helpful and to see if the administrators would consider a subcategory where these types of threads would fit better. That is all. Looking back, my post should have been a PM to Jeff.  My mistake.



Examples:


- 
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/58365/how-did-you-come-up-with-your-screen-name


- 
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/134795/anyone-heard-from-smokinal


- 
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/...say-it-happy-valentines-day-to-smf-and-a-gift


- 
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/131732/rumors-of-shooterricks-death-are-greatly-exagerated


- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/136283/scientists-have-discovered-why-we-forget-at-times

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/135823/im-a-grandpa

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/135650/need-a-date-stamp-for-my-package-labels

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/57052/show-yourself

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/133910/you-know-whats-awesome

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/137585/lays-chips

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/137573/dear-s-m-f-family

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/137486/what-do-you-drive

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/137568/pool-stick

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/136501/jeeps

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/137196/new-toys

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/137184/guess-what-it-is

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/137121/knives

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/137156/and-the-father-of-year-award-goes-to

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/136382/sqwib-checking-in

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/137059/the-things-you-learn-when-talking-to-your-parents

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/134893/has-the-economy-effected-your-bbq-decisions

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/134260/oh-wow-the-mcrib-is-back-yuck

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/136638/good-iphone-ipad-app-for-managing-recipes

-http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/136489/hey-gang-im-still-here

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/135776/gotta-love-craigs-list

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/134158/secret-to-loading-vaucum-seal-bags-without-a-mess

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/136110/how-to-make-a-recipe-better

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/135858/kosher-vs-sea-salt-trying-to-find-understand-why

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/135780/movies

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/135430/super-bowl-xlvii

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/127216/apparently-i-have-a-pretty-cool-neighbor

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/132856/sad-day

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/132419/my-big-announcement

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/...hool-today-probably-shouldnt-have-posted-this

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/130504/beautiful-pictures

- http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/130499/lindas-ride-of-a-lifetime-at-texas-motor-speedway

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Yeah, I don't get why some folks are freaking-out either, but, whatever!!! LOL
Building community is a good thing.

~Martin