Contest privacy/spying?

[Sledneck]

I bring products along that I don't actually use and put them out in high visibility spots. :evil:

I know of a team that puts what they use in other rub & sauce brand containers

 

[Scottie]

I bring products along that I don't actually use and put them out in high visibility spots. :evil:

Shhhhh...... don't let them know you do that... I would never do that... :roll:

then again, I would never do what Sled does either.... :twisted::twisted:

So now I should have all the shiggers scratching their heads...

 

[Sledneck]

Shhhhh...... don't let them know you do that... I would never do that... :roll:

then again, I would never do what Sled does either.... :twisted::twisted:

So now I should have all the shiggers scratching their heads...

I never said thats what I do. In fact i do all of my stuff right up front out in the open , literally

 

[Scottie]

So what are you smiling so much for? See I wouldn't trust ya.... :mrgreen:

 

[KC_Bobby]

Just put a bottle of KC Masterpiece or Kraft BBQ sauce in front of you.

I don't think a lot of people are working in their trailers to hide, but because that's where their work station is and they don't care to drag everything outside. At least that will be the case for us. I hope people stop in to say hello while we're working inside the Q'chen.

 

[Ron_L]

So in one breath I could care less. In another, all shiggers should be shot....

We all know not to cross that imaginary line between the orange construction cones One warning shot across the bow is all it takes! :biggrin:

I do my work inside our trailer not because I am hiding, but because I am somewhat out of the weather and away from the insects. Nothing I use is a secret. I just use whatever products are on Scottie's sponsor banner :biggrin:

What does bother me, however, is folks who come to "visit" but are really looking around to see what rubs, sauces, etc. I use. There are a couple of things that I mix up on my own, and these are in containers simply label "brisket" or "chicken" or whatever meat they are used on so I don't get them confused. At one comp a guy from across the aisle came over and was watching me intently He never said anything, just stared. Then when I turned to put the meat in the cooker he picked up one of those bottles and poured the last couple of drops onto his hand and walked away. If he had asked, I would have told him what it was.

 

[Big Ugly's BBQ]

atleast I didnt draw on you with permanent marker!!:roll: (but there is always next time!!)

That's why I bring Josh with me, so when he goes to sleep we can draw on him!:shock::shock:

 

[BBQ_Mayor]

I don't have anything to hide. I'll welcome you into the site and show you how its done, I don't hold anything back.:wink:

If I'm hiding in my trailer or behind a tent, it's just so I can keep the wind, sun, rain, whatever off the tables. Come on in and play. :grin:

 

[Bentley]

What are your thoughts on privacy at a contest?


If you want it, you need to create it at your site, don't expect other teams to avert their eyes!


Do you get offended when your neighbor erects a screen on Saturday morning?

Never had that happen.


Do you care if anyone sees your procedure?


No.


Do you become annoyed when a fellow competitor stops by your work table during a critical time?


Yes. Not because I am afraid they are going to steal any secrets, just because I don't want to be bothered!


Do you make it a habit to visit others while they are prepping to see what is going on?

I never seem to have the time.

 

[Merl]

I think every team should be issued a small wireless camera, which must be used to monitor each cook site from the time the meat is inspected until after last turn in.

The wireless camera's would be monitored by the Contest Reps as well as a non-disclosed site probably in the basement of a large building in Las Vegas. (they know how to do this monitoring stuff!)

Then everyone will be honest and from time to time we can sell material to the food network. Everyone loves a hidden camera, remember candid camera.......

Oh well maybe not such a good idea in reflection.
Yours in Que
Merl

 

[butt head]

the only time i have a problem with someone putting up walls is if it restricts air flow on hot days. other then that if your dumb enought to try and copy something i do go for it:mrgreen:

 

[jbrink01]

I have a sponsors banner that I hang. It's also everything that I use. Do I change some things around to make it mine? Yes I do...

So in one breath I could care less. In another, all shiggers should be shot....

Amen!!

That holds true in most of my little life. If you want to copy me, do so at your own peril, however, know ye that I think you should "nut up" and do your own thing!

 

[mds2]

Like was said before, the only time I have a problem with people coming around is during turn ins, and that is just because I am busy. I've never had someone from another team come over during that time, it is always someone from the public.

Also, I dont go over to other teams when they are prepping their stuff either, just out of common courtesy.

 

[Jacked UP BBQ]

can anyone say perv

The real question is, what is steve hiding under the table that is making him smile that big???:icon_blush:

 

[Scottie]

does he have pants on?

 

[Sledneck]

does he have pants on?

Nope

 

[paydabill]

I do not care - it is wierd to see people put up a wall when they are preping and then take it down when their done. But oh well.

As for me, I do not care if people come up while I am preping. However, I generally try to stay away when people are preping. However, there are some people who I don't mind if they watch me and they do not mind when I watch them.

To each their own. Maybe everyone should errect a sign, that states if you can or can not be there.

 

[Brew-B-Q]

I'm not shy about asking people questions when I'm at a competition, or on here for that matter as Scottie likes to point out. I've had people tell me that they won't tell me, and that's fine. I've also had several people share some nice tips and ideas.

I don't consider that cheating, or shigging, or whatever, because I'm upfront about it. It's not that I'm trying to copy other people's ideas, but I like to bs about bbq and my wife can only take so much of it. I'll share what I know, which isn't that much unfortunately. I'm relatively new to the bbq world and am trying to figure out as much as I can. Hell, tell me you put nacho cheese on your brisket before applying the rub and I might just try it, albeit at home.

As for working in trailers, putting up walls on a tent, etc - I say the more shelter from the wind, rain, bugs, sun, etc. the better. If I had an enclosed trailer large enough to work in, I'd be in it. For now, I'll take the costco canopy.

 

[watg?]

George, I don't care if pepole stop by and watch what I'm doing, but then I don't do so well that nobody cares what I'm doing. Can I come by and watch you do chicken?

As for me yardbird, as soon as I get it figured out, I will let you know.:roll::-D:wink::eusa_clap:sad::|:shock::lol:

 

[Sledneck]

As for me yardbird, as soon as I get it figured out, I will let you know.:roll::-D:wink::eusa_clap:sad::|:shock::lol:

So George you asked the question but what are your thoughts?