(even though the forum isn't hugely active compared to many other smoking forums).
Glad you're here, Aaron! I beg to differ, about "hugely active," though! Yes, there are other smoking forums that have more members and posts, but they tend to be "one size fits all" forums -
not "one smoker fits all" forums. We are a manufacturer's forum, dedicated to promoting the SI brand of smokers. I challenge you to find another manufacturer's forum that is more active! As you can see, we don't have dozens of boards devoted to charcoal, stick burners, reverse-flow, blah, blah, blah. This is the Smokin-It forum, and we're pretty proud of how fast we've grown.
2 years ago, when I joined, we had 158 members with just over 600 posts. Today, we have 1600 members with almost 29,000 posts! Hang with us, as we grow, and you'll see why we're going to be THE premier upper-end electric smoker forum anyone has ever seen!
Let me just also add that I don't think you'll ever see a closer community of friends, than you will here. As you see, we all post our names and towns, and the discussions are civil and friendly. I spend time on some of the forums you are referring to, and get tired of the fighting and personal attacks. We don't have that here - fortunately! Family atmosphere, and folks that are like family! Stick around, and you'll see what I'm talking about!