This is not a bug, but a logic fallacy. While I agree that there must be a balance between Realism and Fun, having logs that do not burn after being ruined borderlines on comedy.
Perhaps ruined logs burn for a significantly shorter time? that way Pristine and Worn logs are favored more?
Any method to Ruin the log works.
I too found this funny. What was even better was when I placed the wood in the fireplace as you would an item to cook and it got ruined and then I tried to put in in the fire to burn and it wouldn't.
Hello seniorshred and thank you for the report.
The issue has been confirmed and scheduled for a fix.
Regards,
Geez