Just something I wanted to say

[Quarlow]

Every so often we get a few who do this and then they go away or get converted. LOL We have a few very good members here who were a little over zealous but came around and they are awesome now. It seems that any bitcher's just get tired of hearing themselves. Shortly after xmas we get some cause they got one from Santa and didn't read the booklet.

[JZ]

I may be the odd man out on this one; in some ways.

Firstly I have to say that I love this forum.

But I don't agree with

Then all of a sudden we have seen a rash of "new" members that seem to have both an axe to grind with Bradley (and the forum)

. Firstly this isn't new!! It has been going on for years and secondly; I don't think that anyone has an issue with the forum. Maybe with some individual responses from members; but not the forum. The members of this forum are a great bunch of people that are always eager to help.

I had my rant about the quality of these smokers years ago, when I bought my second Bradley and had a series of issues. There were lots of people on this forum trying to help guide me through possible fixes. In the end Bradley replaced the faulty parts (some more than once) and I fixed others. After the warranty however I'm on my own. I'm not a newbie (given that I've had my oldest one for about 10 years now). I don't complain anymore, I just use them and fix as needed.

This forum is usually all about positive feed back and help, but when people say things like another "newbie" complaining or "want to sell your POS" I think those comments are intended to discredit or provoke the OP and are not in keeping with the positive intent of this forum.

I wouldn't walk into a Ford dealer and start ranting about how cheap and crappy their cars are

Neither would I, unless I had a reason to.

There will always be people that complain about everything, for no reason; those that will not complain, no matter how bad it is and those that only complain when it gets bad enough to justify it.

I guess there's a 4th one too: If someone's had a bad day and one too many they might be inclined to voice their anger in a less than courteous way.

Just my $0.02 worth.   

[manxman]

Every so often we get a few who do this and then they go away

I have been a member for a similar period of time as Pat (Iceman), I don't post as often nowadays for a variety of reasons but still "lurk" most days.

We have always had those who have an alterior motive, have a particular axe to grind or are just plain unpleasant and cannot tolerate alternative points of view.

However the decent folk who are in the vast majority have always won through. There were times when overall contributor numbers were low when some individuals caused massive upset in the past but because the forum and these vast majority of decent members has gone from strength to strength the effect of those members who want to rock the boat has been diluted out more and more IMHO.

This forum is the "dog's b*llocks", a quant expression of ?British origin meaning excellent! Long may it stay that way!  ;) 8)

[Jkwellborn]

I've just started coming around a little more often. I usually lurk and just check out the cooking areas for ideas. I will agree that a civil forum is better to be a part of.

[Smokin Soon]

I think the new folks that come in throwing darts at Bradley did not really know the product at all, and there expectations far exceeded what the Bradley is supposed to do. I spent about 5 weeks on this forum before buying mine, and knew exactly what to expect and problems that may occur. My opinion only.

[cajunboudreaux]

BRADLEY RULES PERIOD..

[beefmann]

I agree saber,, we all  have different views, different life styles and all have  one thing in common .. a  bradley  smoker,,, IMHO  one of the best  smokers on the  market,, lots of good people and  information here and  readily  shared, if someone has a  problem many  will chime in  with there  views and  experience to help others  out.

what you  have  said  is  well stated and well thought  out


beef

[Tulla]

Blimey, i've missed all this.
Unfortunately there are folk who have nothing better to do than troll the net and various group sites just to antagonise others.
There are times when even the best product will go wrong. What makes the difference is how the company involved handle the problem.
How anybody can come here and coat off  Bradley is beyond me.
In my dealings with Bradley i have been treated in a professional and courteous manner.
My puck feed started playing up last week i ran Bradley here in the UK (Grakka) to explain my problem. Within two days various parts arrived at my door and the problem was solved.
Credit where it is due, Bradley and everything to do with Bradley has been top drawer from the moment i took the plunge and entered into the world of smoking food.
As for the forum, again, i have had nothing but help and advice offered in the most friendly way. Without the help and input from people here i would not be as proficient as i feel today with my smoker.
For sure human nature turns up all sorts of oddballs but here you will only find help and friendship amongst people who share the "vision". If this is not your cup of tea then may i suggest you play elsewhere.