I hope you didn't see anything like what you're suggesting in my posts. What I'm attempting to communicate is respect the regulations which were put in place to protect the A.T. and those who live near it. Most through hikers pass through but once. People who live near the A.T. have a vested interest in what goes on there and in their communities.
Some places or sometimes when certain conditions exist campfires are not appropriate. Where they are permitted, exercise caution and be considerate of others who will follow in your footsteps and who live nearby. It's not asking much in exchange for the opportunity to use public lands which after all belong to everyone including generations who one day will want to enjoy the A.T. as we have.