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1. lnxw48a1 (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Saturday, 24-Nov-2018 19:12:09 EST lnxw48a1
   One of those metal sleeve things that you stick a wad or two of newspaper into and then put the coals on top ... works well for starting the barbecue, doesn’t release VOCs into the atmosphere, and leaves no funny taste in the food.
   1. lnxw48a1 (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Saturday, 24-Nov-2018 19:15:13 EST lnxw48a1

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      This may not be so helpful if you’re planning on starting a fire as part of a riot, but if you are starting some charcoal for a barbecue, they work well enough.
      1. التنينوكس (dragnucs@social.touha.me)'s status on Sunday, 25-Nov-2018 04:33:10 EST التنينوكس

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         @lnxw48a1 Why not use just regular wood based charcoal? It makes food tast better.

         1. lnxw48a1 (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Sunday, 25-Nov-2018 07:55:17 EST lnxw48a1

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            @dragnucs I agree. This is a quick-ish and reliable way to start it. Others were talking about using a flammable gel similar to napalm to start the charcoal. Or volatile “lighter fluid” (which can leave a chemical taste in the food) to start charcoal burning.