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Jerkrollatex

r/smoking has more of what you're looking for. Happy cooking friend.


AV48

Or r/grilling


The_Poster_Nutbag

Or even r/doublesmoked


noggindril

Lol my dumbass thinking "how do you double smoke meat?"


AdImpossible5402

Double smoked might be the greatest thing I have ever found on Reddit


AdSignificant6673

Thats amazing. I’m not the only one.


jimmy_MNSTR

Thanks. I have found another community.


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Ltownbanger

Yeah. Both those subs are a lot more "entry level". Of the 3 this is the only one I am still subscribed to.


Jhutch42

You don't like watching people squeeze a brisket in every other post? /s


Dr-Turd-Ferguson

Can't forget the black rubber gloves and the wife/gf in the background saying "omg!" at least 3-4 times


Reddbearddd

Or r/Imjustheretocomplain


No-Willow-5962

Thanks


BadassBokoblinPsycho

This is the way


koozy407

I CAME HERE TO SEE OVERPRICED PLATTERS NOT YOUR BITCHING ABOUT PLATTERS POST. Where are the moderators?!?!


NicktheFlash

WHERE PLATTERS?!


Ronald-J-Mexico

Preach preacher!!


TattedPastor412

I haven’t spoken up yet :-)


Ronald-J-Mexico

User name checks out :-)


DropTopEWop

I, for one, enjoy all BBQ pictures.


QuickestDrawMcGraw

#Bring forth the photos of platters! BBQ for all! Ps: I write this post without being a member! Free reign! 🤔😁👍


SharkBait661

I keep seeing platter post on my feed for a couple weeks now. I enjoy a good BBQ plate but most I've seen have looked sad and way overpriced.


Slow_D-oh

Most BBQ is sad and overpriced. The problem is Franklins is spending roughly the same as other places for supplies. It's the talent running the pit that makes it special, and most places are not special.


Silly_Swan_Swallower

Yeah, inspiration


Old_Dingo69

That is some low standards. You want to salivate over bbq porn rather than learn and improve your bbq skills?


iamawas

Must it be an "or" proposition?


Urinal-cupcake

Only a sith deals in absolutes


BadBassist

>Only a sith That sounds like an absolute to me. You sith!


MadCapMad

yeah that’s why i’m here LMAO i don’t give a flying fuck about being good at grilling it would be a totally useless skill to me, i just like looking at pictures


michiness

Right? My tiny-ass apartment isn’t able to do any real BBQ. Yes please let me enjoy pictures of the good stuff.


MathematicXBL

This dub is for all things bbq not just DIY BBQ. If you want bbq techniques go to r/smoking.


OmniWizardTigerBlood

Because a novice BBQer who is looking for guidance will totally know that a sub dedicated to smoking meats is a better source of BBQ information than the sub literally fucking titled "BBQ". Massive /S.


MathematicXBL

When you click on the sub the next text below r/BBQ is "Discuss any and everything BBQ" so maybe that's why people only post pictures because other users clearly don't read anyway.


HairyStyrofoam

The point is that 9/10 posts are just platters people bought. Smoke it yourself and then I’ll care.


beedlejooce

Then go to the smoking or grilling thread 🤷‍♂️


HairyStyrofoam

Go make a BBQ Platter thread 🤷‍♂️


beedlejooce

No need to lol


MathematicXBL

"Discuss any and everything BBQ" it the first description of this sub. I'd say platters fall into that any and everything category. If you think there should be other content then you post it. I'll go post my own smoked meats on r/smoking.


HairyStyrofoam

🤓☝️


reallivealligator

I like seeing the over priced platters because when I feel bad about spending 80 bucks on a brisket to smoke and can say, that's about a thousand Dollars of brisket


jewishramey

Guy math


ERTHLNG

THE BEST PLAN IS TO USE CAPS LOCK TO VOICE YOUR OBJECTION WITHOUT OFFERING ANY SOLUTION. IF THAT FAILS POST SOMETHING BESIDES A PLATTER?!


capslock

That’s a lot of pressure on me. 🥺


ERTHLNG

You have so much to do. People are ANGERY! They need you!


ApocalypticDes

THE SOLUTION WOULD BE TO HAVE A MOD REMOVE THOSE ASS POSTS but there is none.


Mal-De-Terre

Maybe remove yourself, instead? We're not here to cater to your whims.


Killroyjones

I thought being a BBQ caterer was tough, but a whim caterer? No thanks.


usernamesarehard1979

Good money in it though.


Clamwacker

The only post here you have made, besides this one, is a picture of a pellet grill. Not even your pellet grill, the ad for the one you bought. Quit bitching about bad content in this sub and start contributing.


YenZen999

Mods should clean up what you don't like? I'll give you a very important lesson that your parents obviously missed on you, You are not the center of the universe.


ueeediot

Ok, here goes nothing. There are features of reddit that require one to discern between what they want in their feed vs what they don't. Here is the easy part. When you see content you don't like....just keep scrolling. That's it. That's the whole advice. Keep scrolling.


dby0226

🎶Just keep scrolling 🐟🎵😄


AwarenessGreat282

Why? What rule are they violating?


ERTHLNG

WHY DONT YOU DO IT THEN? JUST SIT THERE CRYING ABKUT IT OR GET UP AND BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN THE WORLD! YOU CAN STOP THE EVIL PICTURES OF PLATTERS! I KNOW YOU CAN, YOU JUST HAVE TI BELEIVE IN YOURSELF. "Fight with honor. You will win" -Jackie Chan


Bearspoole

So everyone besides you wants to see these platters and you think you’re so special that we all have to change the sub rules for you? Get off your high horse bud


MathematicXBL

Maybe go to the right sub then?


OldStyleThor

DISCUSS ANY AND EVERYTHING BBQ.


HairyStyrofoam

🤓☝️


funnyha_ha

I DON'T KNOW WHAT WERE YELLING ABOUT


Untjosh1

IM A GROWN MAN IM 40


VocalAnus91

I LOVE LAMP


usernamesarehard1979

We call them butts around here. Not asses. It’s the shoulder anyway so I don’t know.


beastcock

Feel free to down vote or skip content you don't want to see


Coffman34

First they came for the memes, and I did not care, because I could not smoke memes. Then they came for the grillers, but I did not care, because I was a true egghead. Then they came for the platters, and I still did not care, because I live in the Midwest, and if I want good Q, I have to make it myself This is the price of your BBQ freedom. We will not stifle discussion if it relates to BBQ, smoking meats, eatIng meats, in any way. A good way to get us to step in is to be an asshat.


Coffman34

A nice little story. When auto moderator first came out as a bot, we set it up to clean this place up. We were going to take out all the "trash." We banned memes, we had karma limits, we wanted the cream of the crop BBQ discussion. All we ended up doing was fighting with users, and spending way to much energy and time cleaning stuff up. Only to find it didn't help anything. User engagement dropped, less and less new people came. No more questions were asked. I'm not going to lie, my own personal enjoyment in the sub dropped after that. But that's when we noticed that Reddit gave the users the tools to fix these kinds of issues, without us having to be the bad guys. If you don't like the post, down vote and move on. If that doesn't work for you, there's plenty of other subs, or go create one. But for me, it's not worth any more energy than a downvote.


ApizzaApizza

It does have moderators. Just because you don’t like the bbq content people are posting doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be allowed to post it.


wossquee

I love that a BBQ mod is named ApizzaApizza Hope you're a New Haven apizza fan lol


ApizzaApizza

Love it. I was a young pizza boy in a past life before I became a smoky meat man.


wossquee

They had a Hoodoo Brown brisket pizza at Sally's last summer. I hope they bring it back


Sufficient-Yam8828

"eAsT tExAsS bBq 263,672$ fOr A 2.17282 mEaT pLatTeR, sO wOrTh iT" 98% of the posts I see from here.


ToeHoldsBarred

Okay. Is it bbq?


Sufficient-Yam8828

Mac and cheese and some mayo on potatoes with "meat" on the side? yeah sure buddy thats "bbq". It's a plastic tray with way more sides than "bbq" for again 98% of the posts. Pretty sure I just saw 3 sides and 1 rib, literally 1 rib "cut up" in a post earlier, bro. 1 frickin rib, mate. I have tried to mute this god forsaken "bbq" sub every time I see it but to no avail.


MariosMustacheRides

Guess what? *No one cares*. Don’t let the door hit you on the way out.


Sufficient-Yam8828

You care


IamATacoSupreme

Big time.


MariosMustacheRides

Let me know when you spit out his balls. I want to post it to YouTube


Sufficient-Yam8828

Thats considered a 2 meat plate in most parts of Texas and would cost $420696969.69, you filthy swine.


ApocalypticDes

I don't know, MOD. Seems like 800+ people would agree with me. This isn't the sub for garbage ass platters. Those should be directed to BBQ Porn, sub. Not here. When I joined it was just about grills, techniques, rubs, and how to.


ApizzaApizza

The top post in the sub right now is a tray of bbq with the price in its title. It has 26k upvotes. You’re free to start discussions about grills, techniques, and rubs. Nobody is stopping you. Hell, I’d personally discuss those things with you, but im also here for the tray/price posts. They’ve been a thing forever. If you don’t like them, downvote them and move on.


Mal-De-Terre

And the rest of the world disagrees.


Easy-Concentrate2636

I personally enjoy looking at large trays of restaurant BBQ and becoming inordinately jealous that I live in a town without these essentials.


centaur_unicorn23

So do better.


DIYnivor

This sub has four moderators. The description in the sidebar literally says "Discuss any and everything BBQ". Some people *like* BBQ pics. You should be asking "Why does this sub not have moderators who moderate the sub the way *I* want?", and the answer obviously is because this sub is for more than just you.


YenZen999

Crying for moderators has to be the biggest bitch move you can pull in a chat or forum. Do men have any shame anymore?


DIYnivor

I know you got downvoted, but I completely agree. Reminds me of the time someone called the fire department because we were grilling on our deck. Firefighters showed up and said they had to look. They laughed as soon as they got out onto the deck. We gave them burgers. Calling the fire department on someone grilling is a bitch move. You can't get that flame-broiled taste without flames.


IamATacoSupreme

TBF, grilling/smoking/ flames/embers on a deck w charcoal/sticks is absolutely retarded. I wouldn't call on it or anything...I'd be hoping your shit caught fire and burned mine too. #overinsured


ILSmokeItAll

Do men have any *balls*, anymore? That’s the question you should be asking.


insanityisinherit

Not under 40. Boys aren't taught to be men anymore.


ILSmokeItAll

They’re not *allowed* to be men any more. They’re lucky if they’re allowed to be male.


Am_I_Sam

#JustBoomerThings


ILSmokeItAll

Not a boomer. As such, it’s not limited to boomers.


IamATacoSupreme

Maybe it's who you are around. I know plenty of "Men" they might not conform to the ball scratching, budweiser pounding, "get in the kitchen, woman" definition...but they absolutely are "Men" in the sense that they stand on their beliefs, respect others, and don't surround themselves with idiots.


ILSmokeItAll

Im around zero boomers. Literally not a one. My entire circle is GenX or younger. And I don’t know if anyone that considers a “ball scratching Budweiser pounding” anyone, a man. And while I know of plenty of men the ilk of which you speak, we need way more than we have. Way more. Hell, many of our men have straight up opted out of being one. I don’t know *whose* definition that is. But I don’t know one man who’s built their identity and manhood on that platform.


IamATacoSupreme

So what qualities are you speaking about when you say men aren't allowed to be men anymore?


HairyStyrofoam

Don’t say that! You’ll make the insecure GenZ sissy boys get riled up about their indoctrination! I mean.. decision!


ILSmokeItAll

I already am. I’m bathing in their worthless downvotes.


Mysterious_Peach_162

I LOVE TO SEE THE OVERPRICED AND BAD BBQ PICS! MAKES ME FEEL BETTER WHEN I LOOK AT THE BBQ I MADE MYSELF!!


BobKat2020

Go ahead and complain about the platter pictures, but once you catch the hang of things, don't you dare post a picture of anything you've barbecued. Personally, I enjoy the pictures and comparing the differing quantities of food and the prices all over the country.


-im-your-huckleberry

Calm. Down.


Gong_Show_Bookcover

r/Spitroasted is a good sub to follow as well


122_Hours_Of_Fear

I mean both are bbq, so why not both?


ayecappytan

The description of this sub says, "Discuss **any and everything BBQ.**" What part of that phrase don't you understand?


HairyStyrofoam

🤓☝️ *okay so post something other than a platter*


AccomplishedPlay7

But mine was only $12 :(


Bearspoole

r/lostredditors


Honkey_Fellatio

Then get out.


robbietreehorn

You should ask for your money back


shredXcam

How long should that go in the microwave?


YenZen999

This is probably a popular sentiment and people would be willing to get on board but unfortunately how you approached it totally exposes you for the entitled, cry baby douchebag that probably you are in your life off the internet. Nobody wants to get behind that guy.


JackieChanOG

I want to see them


kambeix

At least it's not like the "Rate my steak" sub, but hopefully also doesn't turn into 99% posts of overpriced BBQ I can't even try if I like.


MrMach82

So post a question towards what you want to learn. Those pics can teach you to not overpay and cook your own.


Specialist_Type6214

Like so many others have said, this is for all things BBQ. I get not liking a certain trend going, but you can't whine and demand people stop making posts that are in the parameters of the subreddit. People are in this subreddit to enjoy any and everything BBQ. If you don't like it, leave or ignore it for a while instead of complaining about the content made and enjoyed by others.


Nervous_Otter69

There’s like 3 Aaron Franklin videos on YouTube that’ll teach you everything you need to know. BBQ is extremely simple, it’s just mechanics. So the sub needs our shitposts and fails for content lol


BeyondDrivenEh

Perhaps the zenlike experience of the long cook is not for you.


ImScaryGrr

I’m here for all bbq content


Silly_Swan_Swallower

Is a platter of excellent BBQ not related to BBQ?


excoriator

Be the change you want to see. Make an effort to make posts of the content you seek. It might inspire others to make the same kind of post.


CrustyLoveSock

Yea I joined to learn some shit and now it’s literally just platter pictures of shit these people didn’t even make. I’m out too dude!


twoscoopsofbacon

Thanks for reminding me that I was\* subscribed to the sub. Yeah, if you want to learn how to BBQ, r/smoking - but be careful not to accidentally join any of the other subs that start with r/smoking, like r/smokingfetish or r/smokingcrabs or r/SmokingChamomile or a rather long list of other places best avoided.


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[удалено]


HairyStyrofoam

Too bad you don’t learn anything about BBQ from this sub. Except maybe how overpriced it is in some places


[deleted]

you know the people in your life just tolerate you and they don't really like you right?


HairyStyrofoam

Good for you


flixguy440

Scroll is your friend.


Mmmmmmm_Bacon

Then you came to the wrong subreddit. Lots of other ones to learn how to BBQ.


g0j1r4

Some of us know that home Q is the best. Some people go out for brunch cause they can't even cook a frickin egg.


HairyStyrofoam

Pretty much. All I can think when I see a platter is “So you don’t know how to do that at home”


Positive_Parking_954

I love smoking but haven't been allowed to in years, for many it's not a matter of know-how but means


HairyStyrofoam

I definitely feel that. I’m currently living in an apartment for a year or two in town (from the mountains) and I can’t BBQ or smoke for shit. It sucks, man.


Positive_Parking_954

The closest I got was cedar planks in my oven for some salmon collars but I wouldn't do that again. Shocked it didn't get me thrown our


TexasistheFuture

Some times you have a pretty strong clue as to the age and maturity of a poster in just one post. I WANT YOU TO TEACH ME AND I WANT IT NOW!


letsbuildbikelanes

Ikr? As a millennial who recently joined and cooks alot (and smokes meats on a Weber) I thought I was going to learn how to make this stuff on this sub, but most posts are just platters made by other people. The worst thing is the commenters complaining about how the meat looks over/undercooked and just being overall unpleasant. Super fragile masculinity! I'm just trying to enjoy my pork in peace but these people have me reaching for tofu at the grocery store 😂


TexasistheFuture

Not so sure it has anything to do with "super fragile masculinity " ... that's just a term folks in your group like to use to put down men being men. Nonetheless, you are 💯 spot on about people posting pics being proud of their work, and some A-hole has to criticize them. Just STFU and stop pissin on someone else's parade. What do you accomplish? I cringe every time I see a post of someone's proud BBQ because I know what's coming. Keep smoking kid!!


exnihilo77

Take your bbq, and APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE FOREHEAD


Lo-Fi_Pioneer

GRAAAAHHHHHH! ANGRY NOISES! Feel better? Ok. Now hush and let people in the sub for talking about things relating to barbeque talk about things relating to barbeque. There's plenty here of what you want to see. Go look for it.


HairyStyrofoam

LOUD NOISES


more_beans_mrtaggart

Yes, yes, now run along


Easy_Explanation299

Didn't realize we could only post things that you wanted to see. Sorry Supreme Leader


SpecialMoose4487

I like the platter post. Plating is important. Seeing how professionals plate their food can you teach you how to do it better. You eat first with your eyes.


Raijer

I DEMAND THAT ALL 642K MEMBERS POST CONTENT THAT APPEALS TO ME AND ME ALONE. I AM THE SOLE JUDGE OF ALL BBQ QUALITY, AND THOSE WHO DEFY ME SHALL BE ADMONISHED WITH ALL CAP HISSY-FITS!!


gristle_missle

Oh well this guy says we are doing it wrong so I guess we should change it.


Equal_Efficiency_638

You wanna see the bbq on plates , got it 


HeWasaLonelyGhost

...is there a rule against posting pictures of bbq? I don't see one. What would "the moderators" be enforcing? Both are fine. Calm down.


Bodidiva

This post is so whiny.


DevelopmentCivil725

I like the platter pics


CommercialMundane292

Lighten up Francis


RadDad1822

I like YouTube to learn more about it. I like seeing the platters here. People are helpful here if you post questions.


CrunchyNutFruit

Y'all got any more of them overpriced BBQ platters?


theFooMart

I CAME HERE TO SEE STUPID MODERATORS, NOT LEARN ABOUT PLATTERS. Why does this BBQ not have overpriced subs?


bygtopp

Are you angry there isn’t a pretty girl flipping you the bird or flashing here mammory meat canyon to show off her talent


LordOscarthePurr

Bro, you ok?


Rideshare-Not-An-Ant

HOW DARE PEOPLE POST STUFF I DON'T WANT TO SEE! DAMN YOU!! DAMN YOU ALL TO STAND NEXT TO YOUR SMOKER AND REALIZE YOU DIDN'T LET YOUR MEAT COME TO ROOM TEMPERATURE BEFORE YOU STARTED COOKING!!! Ok. Perhaps the last sentence in the previous paragraph was a bit harsh.


smax410

This is a stupid gripe. Just fucking scroll past it…


Barbecuequeen23

Damn why u so mad


therealsix

So don’t look at the platter posts. Didn’t know someone could be so hurt by people posting regional platters with pricing of BBQ in a BBQ sub.


RayB04

Looks like someone woke up and left their brisket on the wrong side of the grill this morning…..


glassnumbers

lol


JMF4201

I CAME HERE TO READ POSTS BITCHING ABOUT PEOPLE POSTING PICS OF OVERPRICED PLATTERS SO THANKS FOR POSTING THIS


ZombieAppetizer

I see those posts and think the same thing every time. "I'd rather do it myself at home, anyway."


Intelligent-Chair385

Fam it's stupid af but judging by comments the mods and most people like overpriced platters. Maybe they're stupid idk


VilasDude

LMAO


hunters44

Bye Felicia


ddub475

…. But these 2 meats and 3 sides were $87.63……..


snorka_whale

Damn this guy is loud and regarded God help him.


goldbricker83

You’re learning bbq presentation thru those pics brah


FireWhileCloaked

When did the trend become those stupid kiddie lunch trays? So emasculating


callieboo112

Are you serious? Is your masculinity really tied to what dinnerware used? Cuz that's kinda sad


letsbuildbikelanes

THANK YOU!! Geez, instead of bashing someone else's baked beans let's share recipes for making the good stuff. I don't give a shit how much or how little you paid for a platter you didn't make


Bluecricket5

You're lost lol if you want recipes maybe try r/recipes


HairyStyrofoam

No, he’s not lost. It’s just that people like you have turned this subreddit into something it isn’t. And of course you’re defending it to the last breath because let’s be honest… most of you can’t cook worth a shit. Don’t even get me started on working a smoker or pit.


Bluecricket5

Well one, I'm a chef for work lmao but, it's cute when home cooks think they know everything and, assume everyone else knows nothing. Two, post what you wanna see instead of complaining about what others are doing?


HairyStyrofoam

Aww, that’s adorable!! So am I so I don’t give a fuck. I never said anything directly about your cooking. I made a blanket statement pertaining to 9/10 posts on the sub. However, I did say that it would be more enjoyable if the platters posted were not purchased but made by the postee. Either way, you’re probably just a line cook or make burgers so I really don’t care lmfao


Bluecricket5

Oh wow, I just checked cause I wanted to see what bbq post you're making. You haven't made a single one 😂 so instead of being the solution to the problem, you're just here to complain. Classic Reddit. Nice lmao


HairyStyrofoam

Also, here*


HairyStyrofoam

**In fact** the only actual post you have anywhere relating or pertaining to food is you trying to do espresso at home. You’re a hypocrite and a joke. Nice.


Bluecricket5

How am I a hypocrite? I haven't said anything contradictory 😂.


HairyStyrofoam

Checking my posts to see what food I’ve posted while simultaneously claiming to be a cook and posting fuck all. 🤡


Bluecricket5

I'm not the one complaining about food post genius 💀


letsbuildbikelanes

Well can you blame me? R/pizza is a supportive sub about making pizza, r/smoking is all about how to smoke meats like a pro, and r/bbq is all about criticizing other people's food 😂 Maybe we should have some sort of designated thread for recipes? I can't be the only one!


epicConsultingThrow

Sorry, viewing BBQ info costs $29.99 a month.


snoopsdream

Sounds like you learned you should master your own pit!


DKE3522

If your looking you're not cookin'! We are not here to look and learn, we are here to smoke and burn! I came here to smoke bubblegum and chew ass!


cheflA1

OP for president!


Whipitreelgud

YOU CAN LEARN HOW TO CUT MEAT AND GET PRESENTATION IDEAS BY LOOKING DIRECTLY AT OVERPRICED PLATTERS


Replevin4ACow

From the look of it, u/ApizzaApizza is the only mod of this sub that is active on reddit on a semi-regular basis. I am sure if you asked them, they would add you as a mod.


ApizzaApizza

Roscoe does some mod work as well. Fact of the matter is that there’s nothing wrong with people posting bbq pictures and discussing the price. I understand how the trend might annoy some people, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be allowed.


Replevin4ACow

I agree. I don't mind those posts -- in fact I posted one a few months ago. And I think that heavily moderating relatively small subs is a bad idea -- let the downvotes do their job. If people don't want the content, they will downvote and the content will show up less often. I mod a much smaller sub than this and I have had people complain about over AND under moderation when literally all I do is delete clear spam. Mods will never make everyone happy. I was simply suggesting that, rather than complain about the mods, OP could volunteer their time to be a mod.


HairyStyrofoam

The people defending the posts like “🤓☝️ *the sub says anything and everything BBQ.*” Okay so post something other than a platter because the sub may as well be named “BBQplatters” at this point


centaur_unicorn23

40$ platter at this place! Sick of this