It is so nice to be on a forum with such great people! I getting ready to go to Playa Del Carmen Mexico and on a couple forums figuring things out. Some people can just be cruel!
I 100% agree this is the best online community out there.
I work in software and IT so I'm using sites and online tools a good bit and run into a number of different communities with all the hobbies and things I do.
It's sad how toxic, lost, ill, and/or extreme people are "living" out most of their "life" through the internet, forums, and social media.
What I see that makes this forum great, versus my wide experience with many others is:
- the user community is mostly active in the real world instead of crafting fantasy online lives
- this community is focused on a wonderful and positive activity like cooking and smoking food which is a great thing to bring people together, no matter background, location in the world, or differences they may have
- a good healthy moderation policy on limited to no focus on topics of politics, social issues, or religious/faith differences
- a good healthy moderation policy on being respectful to others with common decency
Almost no other online communities do anything like this, including any social media platforms.
It's amazing how good things can be when simple, well intention, and well executed concepts and behaviors are followed.
I'm thankful to everyone here for making this the best online community I've ever been a part of. This means users, moderators, and ownership! :D