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Andy[_15_] Andy[_15_] is offline
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bulka said...

> I joined the epicurious "community" the other day because I had to
> comment (tactfully, I think) on a horrible skordalia recipe. (The
> eggplant discussion led me to a recipie search, led me to this thing.
> Reminded, though, I made my much better version.)
>
> Anyways - are you a member? I spent a few minutes poking around, and,
> like every other networking site I've visited, either I'm not doing it
> right, or I just don't get the point.
>
> r.f.c I understand. But why would I care about your "profile" or who
> your on-line buddies are? Why would I want to post that stuff about
> myself? Why, if you are going to do this, does every link I click
> bring up something like "This member has requested that their (sic)
> Recipie File be kept private"?
>
> bulka



The only social networking I've done is a couple of hobby-related web
forums and rfc combined with it's chat channel.

The buddy system served it's purpose at YMCA camp as a kid. It's doesn't
interest me anymore. Most of it's unbelievable I imagine.

I find comfort in keeping my private life close to the vest.

OB Food: Four White Castle hamburgers with guacamole.

Andy