My post stands...it didn't miss the point as it's been accused of; there was a time when pellet cookers weren't allowed and many would still like to see them banned because they don't fit someone's definition of what they think real BBQ is or should be.
Using electricity to twirl racks of meat over a fire probably wouldn't fit into that definition either, apparently it's OK for Dallas though, as it is with me.
Plugging another electrical device into your pit to digitally monitor temperatures and to electronically control the movement of air to adjust those temperatures....well let's not even get into that.
Things evolve over time, we have ventured from the cave, we don't all drive Model T's anymore, we no longer cook over a hole in the ground, and many no longer stay awake all night tending their $18,000 off set pits.
There is room in this world for all of God's or Allah's Q'ers.
Perhaps those that are so upset should immediately pen their letter of resignation to the KCBS, (remember don't use your computer) and refuse to participate in any future KCBS sanctioned competitions.
That'll show 'em !
