In article >,
Melondy Hill > wrote:

> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> > In article >,
> > Melondy Hill > wrote:
(snip)
> >> Hope you don't mind my butting in for a minute or two.
> >>
> >> Melondy
(snip)
> > I like your explanations, Melondy. Thanks for coming forth. Since you
> > have, I'm curious about something. You can email me if you wish. Why
> > do you lurk and not post? What do you get from the group? No insults
> > or anything -- just curiosity. Thanks. :-)
>
>
> Hmmm... Why lurk and not post? Well, I used to post occasionally back
> when I first got on the internet in 1996 and found my pathway to the
> wonderful world of "Newsgroups!" Spent most of my time around food
> groups, especially bread and baking, but mostly I 'hung out' at
> rec.equestrian. I think I stopped posting because of a big huge battle
> that happened there. It just got so ugly and nasty and totally off
> topic, I just couldn't keep up with all the filtering I had to do and
> back then my filters didn't work as easily as they do know. And most of
> the trouble centered around one individual that, believe me, could have
> given lessons to Sheldon in being the ultimate PITA poster, with the
> best English and literary skills. Talk about being able to stir the pot!

(snip)

> And then, I guess one other reason to not post but just lurk is sheer
> laziness or time constraints. It's so easy to just pop in and read a
> few, laugh at a few posts, tell my hubby what's the latest, and not
> contribute. But I do feel bad about that sometimes. It seems so just
> 'take, take, take' and never giving back. So I guess that's why I
> decided to come out to play. Test the waters. See if there was room for
> one more, at least occasional poster and not just lurker. I know I'm
> not the only busy person here, and that others make time for it in their
> lives, so why shouldn't I if it's for one of my favorite subjects.... FOOD!
>
> So that's why I'm here now. Nice to finally meet you. I've 'read' alot
> about you over the years.
>
> Melondy

You're just smarter than the rest of us, not lazier. :-) And you have
a life! I hope you'll post more.

There's always room for one more, especially if the posts are on topic
and done with good spirit. I think the most important qualities one
must have to survive a group like this one are a sense of humor and a
thick skin. I've learned lots here and made a lot of acquaintances and
a few good friends. And I've picked up at least three good and usable
recipes. OMAlex, two of the three that came immediately to mind (maybe
because I've made these in the last 10 days) are from Nancy Young: the
Hungarian Short Ribs thang she posted in November and the Spicy Chicken
Tortilla Soup. I made both while Firstborn was here, to his great
pleasure.

If you come to Minneapolis, ring me up and I'll give you my RFC Visitors
Tour of the Twin Cities. And a jar or two of jam. :-) Nice to meet
you, too.
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