Absolutely. However, when I cook them falling off the bone, everyone at home raves over them... so... what do the BBQ judges know, amiright??? lol
I liken it to TV and movie critics... they often LOVE movies I can't farging stand, like The Hours or whatever. They will pan movies we find incredibly entertaining.
So... eff it, do what ya like! lol
I agree, do what the crowd likes. I was just quoting KCBS rules for competition as they have a bar that has to be reached to judge against other competitors.
For the record, I bought some boneless beef country style ribs today to try the slow charcoal indirect method. The beef looks a little too lean to me to get real tender, but going to try it. Marinade for at least 24 hours and cook for as long as the charcoal lasts. If not tender I'll do the Texas cheat, and wrap in foil for an hour or so to steam.