re: Everyone on the OB is a "know it all"..

if you want to know how to SMOKE ribs...

1. cut the membrane off the bone side
2. marinate overnight in whatever dry rub (if you do dry rub)
3. get whatever wood you like to smoke it with, start slow smoke for 4-6 hours at a temp range of 215-245 depending on your grill/smoker itself. temp gauges vary on how they read, and some smokers are built with lots of areas where heat is lost.
4. try not to open it in that time frame except to rotate quickly 2-3 times. you let PRECIOUS heat out every time.
5. get meat thermometer, i believe internal temp needs to be around 165-175 to be safe to eat
6. be sure you add water to keep hydration good.

and that is my 30 second type up!