"Mable Fable" > wrote in message
...
> OK I'm truly sorry, I'm new, trying to learn, & LOVE TO BAKE.

No problem. You don't have to be sorry.


It looks
> like your saying I'm supposed to include the pervious post.

Posting some context helps people understand what you are talking about. It
is good to post the relevant part of the post you are replying to and snip
the rest. Snipping help prevent messages from getting too big.

Sorry about
> HTML, it is in my sig, turned it off this time.

Yes, for some reason Webtv has the default set to ON. While it doesn't
bother me, some people have news readers that crash due to all the bells and
whistles. Eventually some people will just killfile you if you post HTML in
a non-binary newsgroup

Multiple posts; I added
> this because it had nothing to do with turkey, but the pumpkin cookie
> issue was mentioned in the turkey post.

Yes, and again it doesn't bother me. It's just that some people do get
upset over off-topic messages. I was just saying that if you want to
criticize people for things that bother you, then be prepared for others to
do the same.

What is Usenet? Is it for
> computers & not webbers? If so why does this group come up on my list?

"Usenet:
A messaging system that uses a computer network, especially the Internet, to
transfer messages organized in thematic groups."
Usenet is a very old part of the Internet used originally to communicate
news in the academic and scientific world. It is for everyone, including
Webtv users. Unfortunately, many Webtv users before you have established a
certain reputation.

I
> honestly wasn't trying to criticize, just trying to share a different
> point of view.

If you go back and read the thread from the beginning with an open mind, I
think you will see that is exactly my position. Someone posed a recipe and
asked for opinions. I gave mine. I wasn't judgmental or abusive. I simple
stated my opinion about using mixes. It was a different point of view from
that of the OP. Here is a link to the thread: http://tinyurl.com/3lrb8


What if she was getting started? When she asked for
> opinions, wasn't she looking for try it & let me know?

I'm not a mind reader. When someone asks for opinions then they shouldn't
expect everyone to guess exactly what that means. Here is exactly what the
OP posted:
"This recipe is fantastic. What do you think about it?" I didn't
understand that I was suppose to run out and make this recipe so I could
reinforce the OP's point of view. In all fairness, I posted a link to a
site where people who had made the recipe posted their opinions. What did
you do to aid the OP?

Your questions about the OP are unknowable and irrelevant.


Some of the
> replies were much like this one. I didn't make any accusations or call
> names, Hypocritical, drama queen, I guess if the shoe fits wear it.
> Don't worry I won't be coming back. Mable

That's entirely up to you. There are lots of people here with diverse
opinions who get in dust-ups on a regular basis. I learn lots of things
here and disagree with lots of what is posted. But if you are the
controlling type of person who can't tolerate the level of dissent posted in
this and the other related threads, then you won't be happy posting to
unmoderated Usenet newsgroups.

In closing, I would also point out that it is a violation of Netiquette to
top-post. The conventional way to post is to quote the relevant part of the
message and then put your reply below it. When top and bottom posting are
mixed, it is nearly impossible to follow the conversation. Again, I'm not
being the police, I'm just telling you the facts. Of course, if you can do
as you wish.

Happy baking!