Welcome Hannah!
Yes there is a boat load of info here. I lurked for a few months before I took the plunge into the WSM.
Gasser, charcoal, pellet , electric, all good as long as you're enjoying yourself outdoors.
I've had them two ways, Southern and Filipino.
Still prefer them out of a bag like the ballpark.
Edit: and I just noticed this is a 15 year old thread.
That's worth negotiating.
When they first came out in 2003 they were like $450.00?
Summit still offered some in 2012 but like $600, nada no on Weber logo or handle.