@cmoz I did exactly the same thing. Just made sure it was a completely safe image. 😄

You can turn it off again in further comments if no longer necessary but obviously dependent on topic/content. Err on the side of keeping it on.

@cmoz it's different. Lot of people are trying to treat/use it like that place. Or just plain confused.

I've learned that, when unsure, just ask. If it's a common thing you'll likely get a pretty quick answer from those you follow already. If you have a real poser of a question, it will get boosted and spread further.

You don't get 🔥 and vitriol in responses here.

#hashtag the question so it can be FILTERED‼️
#TheInflux

After a week and a half I like it much, much more.

@cmoz I am definitely having more 'conversations' here.

Feeling comfortable exposing a bit more of actually who I am, rather than 'trying to get attention'.

Thinking more about what I post before I post. I'm proofreading more carefully. Thinking about how people can avoid my stuff if they want to. Or maybe just one of my interests (ie. BBQ).

It's just a flat out better place. Wish I had come sooner. But there's a good chance there may not have been 'enough' before #TheInflux

@cmoz the BBQ stuff is/will be posted in a thread format. Unless I can get something into a single toot, like a tip.

There's one there and likely a second today (preview toot is up).

Look for #CrazyCanuckBBQ

It also has some of the things I learned about writing threads here embedded in it. I *think* I have CW'd it appropriately. At least, no one has complained.

That I've seen yet, like the other place I'm having inconsistent notifications about new comments.

@cmoz I use a big (actually huge) kamado. Combining that with a smoker controller and some #HomeAssistant monitoring/automation allows me to minimize outdoor exposure during a cook.

That and buying a dedicated BBQ pavilion that covers my most used smokers and me.

@cmoz check out a kamado.

They're expensive but worth it. You will pat yourself on the back for budgeting for one size bigger than you think you need (trust me on this).

They can grill, griddle, smoke, bake, ...

Do everything devices usually involve a compromise. This one does as well but you have to be approaching Pit Master level to notice the difference (IMO).

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@cmoz
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To prove my point, Meathead at AmazingRibs doesn't really care for them. He does review BBQs and related stuff at Amazing Ribs though. With science behind it, not just opinion.

https://amazingribs.com/ratings-reviews-and-buying-guides/

Check out the rest of that site for recipes, techniques, etc.

His book is a must-have collection of recipes and techniques. It will teach you a lot and I still refer to it. I've been doing this for 30+ years. It's that good.

@cmoz 👍

I have experience with two brands of kamado. Started with a Big Green Egg Medium and now have a generation old Kamado Joe Big Joe which I love. I would recommend a KJ over the BGE for a large number of reasons.

Primarily though, despite being the best known for these, BGE are definitely playing a game of catch up and not doing it particularly well. They got stagnant when they owned the market.

@cmoz feel free to ask questions any time you want.

When I don't know, I'm happy to admit it. But it is quite likely I'm aware of a resource with the answer.

Fire away anytime!

Good luck and don't rush your search.

- Think of the things you want to cook (true BBQ brisket, pulled pork) as much as the things you do cook.
- Think of setup/light time. If it's not convenient, you won't use it. It's the BBQ analogy to 'the best camera..'
- think of exposure, both BBQ and you

@cmoz no need to reply. It's really just a bunch of things to think about.

But if you have questions as you think things over, apparently I'm now available for 20/7 support via toot 😄

@cmoz just finished a comment to someone else about how 'right here is me now'. Not the other place.

So I removed the link to that account on my bio here.

😄🌐

@cmoz I would say about 50% of my 'anchor' accounts are here now. A good portion of the others were things like humour. Which I seem to have no problem finding here once I followed a few people, found a few boosts I like, and then checked out the authors. It expanded rapidly. One key difference was 'discovery' is different/slower here.

You have to wait for people you follow to find interesting things. Not some unknown-goal algorithm.

Slower, but far better!

@cmoz the other exception is a couple of 'brands' I follow. I suspect people considering setting up a business-like accounts are very unsure how that fits in here.

Despite the good ones being just people behind a social account, fitting in with their customers. Providing encouragement. Boosting projects made with their products. Providing support, including technical.

#DigiKey, #M5Stack and #GrillGrate are specific examples for me.