Crog . . . no harm done . . . I'm glad you are sticking around for a bit . . . different opinions are what makes this forum interesting and dynamic . . . even if they're wrong.
And yes, I'm kidding.
As others have mentioned folks get passionate about purchases -- especially expensive purchases -- no one wants to buy a $15,000 car and then be told that it's junk and no good . . . but if the truth be told I suspect some folks here also owe you an apology as no one likes to be called stupid or a troll . . . and so just in case no one has done so, on behalf of hearth.com I want to apologize for some of the responses which were not up to par.
As folks have said, usually folks get their hackles raised up by the way something is written. Sometimes it's just in the way the words are put to paper (or on-line in this case) as you can ask the same question or state an opinion one way and folks will agree or disagree politely and in another way they get upset and bent out of shape. Sometimes it's a case where one tries to convey emotion, but words are emotionless and so in some posts I have read in the past someone's attempt at humor or sarcasm is seen much differently.
So, in any case, you are more than welcome here and I hope you keep contributing and stating your opinion (although for the record I like the Oslo's ash pan, dislike the ash dumping out on the front lip, but value the Oslo's reliability and think it's the best stove ever invented
. . . Ok, maybe that was a little over the top
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As others have mentioned it sounds like you might have been frustrated with some aspects of the Oslo and felt that for the cost it should have been better . . . the truth is (as I see it at least) others can look at the same product and same issues and feel that the price point makes it a good value . . . it really is what you value. For example, the ash issue is really not much of an issue for me as I value the Jotul reputation for dependability and was willing to pay more for that reliability . . . even if it meant a slight inconvenience for me. Another person however, could very legitimately feel that for the price, this stove should have had this issue resolved by now after being on the market for several years.
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And so I have to say I love you all . . . well, maybe just like you guys a lot . . . even you TFDChief . . . burning that old smoke dragon . . . of course I have to like you . . . you're a brother . . . so gather round the Oslo (with its faults), join hands and join me in singing . . . Kumbaya My Lord . . . Kumbaya . . . Kumbaya My Lord . . . Kumbaya . . . OK, TFDChief . . . it's all you . . . sing us a few solo verses.