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    17,000 and growing

    We have just crossed the 17,000 member mark with an 87% retention rate! Membership is our most important revenue stream and you folks make everything we do here happen. The Pitmaster Club launched in July 2014. This is the business model of the future for the internet. Thank you!
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    Congrats, Meathead. You deserve admiration for what you have done.
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      #3
      Thanks, us! Oh, and, er, hey Meat: We are getting the better part of this bargain!

      You’re welcome!
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        #4
        Great news! So glad to be a part of this community you've created Meathead - its well worth the price of admission!
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          #5
          You are Welcome,
          But really, I thank you for the AmazingRibs website.
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            #6
            Yes, but just think how many members you would have if ya hadn't let Panhead John in.
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            • Panhead John
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              Panhead John commented
              June 4, 2021, 10:11 AM
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              Oh yeah? BBQ Brethron didn’t have squat till I joined them. Now they’re the 43rd most popular BBQ Website around.
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            • DavidNorcross
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              DavidNorcross commented
              June 4, 2021, 11:35 AM
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              What is a thread without a Panhead John comment.....
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            • Huskee
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              Huskee commented
              June 4, 2021, 02:17 PM
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              We're not saying we haven't made grave mistakes, but live & learn you know...
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            #7
            Considering the worlds population we're still kinda elitist....its good to be elite....
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              #8
              Congratulations! This site is sure a huge part of my routine. Thank you for all you do!
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                #9
                And, from one Chicago boy to another, 'Tanks a lot.' I have been learning so much since I first joined. And a big thanks to the core of folks that offer so much guidance. You all know who you are, and I don't want to leave someone out, so I won't name any names. Except for Panhead John, without whom all of us would still be eating on DeHaviland china!
                Last edited by Dr. Pepper; June 4, 2021, 12:19 PM. Reason: awkward sentence construction. So sorry.
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                • Panhead John
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                  Panhead John commented
                  June 4, 2021, 12:22 PM
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                  My contributions here at The Pit are unprecedented.
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                • Soonerpop
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                  Soonerpop commented
                  June 9, 2021, 08:10 AM
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                  That is one way to put it.
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                #10
                Excellent news for AR!! On the other hand...1 in 17,000. I guess those are better odds to win one of the three prizes rather than winning PowerBall.

                As for plates, I have noticed a significant scarcity of Panhead John plates at Costco since the start of the Texas meet-up. Could be the Pinto died after getting to Rockland.
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                • JCGrill
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                  JCGrill commented
                  June 4, 2021, 03:15 PM
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                  It's actually better than that since only US citizens can win. But 1 in 17k, 1 in 16k, not much different.
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                  Panhead John commented
                  June 9, 2021, 08:58 AM
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                  GolfGeezer I apologize for the shortage. PJ’s Plates has experienced a severe supply chain disruption, as have many others. Our factory in Ethiopia has experienced a shortage of workers, with the start back of in-school attendance. We’re now boosting worker’s pay to $3.00 per day, which should help with our supply shortage.
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                #11
                I dunno the cooking's all well and fine, y'know interesting and all but I tune in for the further exploits of Panhead John
                I hear there's full length feature cartoon's and comic books in the near future.
                But I digress....
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                  Congrats Meathead but IMO the draw here is that you and your team are always looking for ways to make this experience better. From the recipes, reviews and the fantastic knowledge base assembled here the AR website is indeed a business model for the internet going forward. Everyone feels welcome and that their opinion matters and that is not easily achieved in this crazy age we live in. Thanks to you and the great AR team for giving us this outlet (and it is my outlet) to enjoy every day.
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                    It's awesome to be a 1/17000th part of the best social place on the interweb.
                    I go elsewhere for other things but I'm here most days, it sorta feels a bit like home, well done Meathead and crew!!
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                      #14
                      We not only get Meathead we also get Panhead John. No other site can boast that kind of membership.
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                      • Panhead John
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                        Panhead John commented
                        June 9, 2021, 02:12 PM
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                        Y’all keep it up and Membership prices could skyrocket. I’ll have to make sure I get my cut.
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                      I actually thought I was joining a Rob Reiner/All in the Family fan forum when I joined but I'm still happy with my decision.
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