If you are referring to the red words in Okie Smokie's post, that was by me in my administrative capacity. Whenever you see anything in red, that is the admin on the site speaking formally on an issue.
The pellet manufacturer is
www.cookinpellets.com and Chris Becker. He paid for the first year of operation, including paying additional for allowing the site to be secure so that your info is secure in general and if you use a credit card for PayPal for something like the Uuni Pellet Pizza pit it is secure. Folks who were on the site in the first 6-8 weeks probably know this, but it is good to say thanks again. Cookinpellets.com is the only pellet related link we allow -- not because he asked (if fact, he was very reticent about us even recognizing his contribution) -- but because we wanted to recognize his contribution. Chris never had any strings or conditions attached to his contribution, he just wanted to see an ad free forum dedicated to pellet cooking continue in the wake of the sale and unknown future of PH. We appreciated his unconditional support beyond words. Loyalty has always been something I cherish and I want to reciprocate where I can.
Also, LowSlowforSlow donated all his technical time and skill to get us up and running. We would have badly floundered without him. He has not been on as much lately because he started a new job a while back and has probably been very busy, but we are in debt to him for his help.
We hope folks enjoy and contribute to the site. But we were never trying for a forum that was all things bbq to all people. If the parameters of the operation of this site are too burdensome or oppressive for some, we understand, thank them for their contributions and hope they find a forum home that fits their needs. But we believe the majority of our members understand our mission and we are appreciative of both their support and compliance with our rules.