In the beginning, the proponents and defenders were hammered rather hard for singing the virtues of The PBC. One or two even left the forum. And they were great cooks. I learned, at the young age "it takes two to argue". I guess what got my goat was that those discussions a year or two ago became highlighted by Bretheren hammering THe PBC who freely admitted that they had never cooked on nor owned one.
Now that us PBC owners have multiplied exponentially, serious discussions can be had as to the pros and cons. That's why I started this "ambiguous observational somewhat tongue in cheek" as original post. To stay out of his way.
That poster has genuine concerns that I hope he gets serious answers to.
Following PBC instructions the only Mod I've made is I SWAG and go 25%lump75%quality all natural briquettes and add smok'n wood right before I set the hooks.