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Oh my god, thank you girl who was talking about Lia, and all the other ones. You litterally stole the words out of my mouth. I think that if no one paid attention to it, then certain people would actually not get the self gratification that they are seeking by attacking people on reality show message boards. I also see a direct corrilation between Lia and Steven's personalities. You know that they were the kids in high school (I know plenty, trust me) who were made fun of, and know dress up in fancy cloths, and mask their insecurities with big words and pompous ways. Now can we get back to actually talking about a reality show, and have some light hearted fun?

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WOW... you newbies are way wacked out!!! Ok Lia, I was going to stay off this board and just hang out at our new board, but I can't believe whats going on here.

First of... Lia has a right to say whatever the hell she would like to... as do you guys. But I think what you all are missing here is that we, the original posters, have had a great time since episode 1, we get along, sometimes agreeing to disagree, but also are respectful of one anothers opinions and feelings. We have had some great conversations about the show and many, many OFF TOPIC ones that were fine too. It seems after these last two espisodes we got some new posters, which isn't a bad thing. The way you have jumped on the "veteran" posters, is just plain wrong. We have been here long before the majority of you (you may have read but not posted) and I don't understand why you think its OK to bully people on here. Lia is opinionated, yes, but aren't all of you, thats why you're here??!!

So i just have to say, lighten the heck up! But you know, thats ok, we have made a new happy place for ourselves where we can feel free to continue the fun times that made the board what it was.

Lia, you keep on doing what you need to do girl!! See ya over at the other board!!

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Thanks Lia!! Thats really important too since the foo dust is on vacation.... I just am totally bummed cause we were all getting a little sad that the end was near for the season but now it seems especially awful that it has to end on a sour note due to some who can't just deal with all of our unique ways of having fun!!!

Keep that spellbook handy, we may need a little something special for these last few weeks.

Oh by the way, i asked on the other board, but do you know how to contact LeeAnne and Harold? Would love to let them know how great i think they've been... and you do seem to have the info on such things... I guess you never got to do that article?

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Oh, the temptation is *so* there. But, no--I've reformed those evil, Vader ways of mine, and am a *good* little Skywalker boardie now.

Sunshine, lollipops and rainbow sprinkle care bears ... may the Smurfs be with you ...

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Yeah. Except now I feel like I'm watching from Stepford, and if I color outside the lines, I just might get a "night in the box."

Don't worry, I'll stay quiet tomorrow night, and won't try to ruin anyones' fun.

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Thanks Lia!! Thats really important too since the foo dust is on vacation.... I just am totally bummed cause we were all getting a little sad that the end was near for the season but now it seems especially awful that it has to end on a sour note due to some who can't just deal with all of our unique ways of having fun!!!

Keep that spellbook handy, we may need a little something special for these last few weeks.

Oh by the way, i asked on the other board, but do you know how to contact LeeAnne and Harold? Would love to let them know how great i think they've been... and you do seem to have the info on such things... I guess you never got to do that article?

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The article's done and in the bag, hon, it's just not going to be pubbed until the show's over.

As far as Harold and Lee Anne, I'm not too sure. I know there are a couple of boards Lee Anne has posted on, and I believe RockStarHair messaged her a couple of nights ago, so maybe once RSH is back, she'll be able to answer your question @ exco. Some of the B-board members might be able to help too!

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WOW... you newbies are way wacked out!!! Ok Lia, I was going to stay off this board and just hang out at our new board, but I can't believe whats going on here.

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again with the newbies and the "other board." Puhlease - it's like the dorky kids who make their own little club and won't allow anyone else in. If this is the general tenor, no one else wants to "join" your little club. Shut up about it already - we don't care.

I've been here since episode 3 but I got sick of your stupid blankie talk and foo foo idiocy. Please, go to your other board.

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First of... Lia has a right to say whatever the hell she would like to... as do you guys. But I think what you all are missing here is that we, the original posters, have had a great time since episode 1, we get along, sometimes agreeing to disagree, but also are respectful of one anothers opinions and feelings. We have had some great conversations about the show and many, many OFF TOPIC ones that were fine too. It seems after these last two espisodes we got some new posters, which isn't a bad thing. The way you have jumped on the "veteran" posters, is just plain wrong. We have been here long before the majority of you (you may have read but not posted) and I don't understand why you think its OK to bully people on here. Lia is opinionated, yes, but aren't all of you, thats why you're here??!!

So i just have to say, lighten the heck up! But you know, thats ok, we have made a new happy place for ourselves where we can feel free to continue the fun times that made the board what it was.

Lia, you keep on doing what you need to do girl!! See ya over at the other board!!

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This is a bb for a TV show, not a long lost family reunion. All are welcome, even opinionated, obnoxious, holier than thou, been here before you, will be here after, jaggoffs.

This show has been on for less than 3 months. 3 MONTHS. All those "we've been here since episode one so we're better than you" comments are not appreciated. If I were empress, you would be banished. Seriously.

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But I think what you all are missing here is that we, the original posters, have had a great time since episode 1, we get along, sometimes agreeing to disagree, but also are respectful of one anothers opinions and feelings. We have had some great conversations about the show and many, many OFF TOPIC ones that were fine too. It seems after these last two espisodes we got some new posters, which isn't a bad thing. The way you have jumped on the "veteran" posters, is just plain wrong. We have been here long before the majority of you (you may have read but not posted) and I don't understand why you think its OK to bully people on here. Lia is opinionated, yes, but aren't all of you, thats why you're here??!!

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I'm a vet too and while I agree with your first sentence which I've quoted I have to take issue with the latter. Frankly I am here to talk about the show. Having to scroll through page after page of off topic posts is just tiresome, period. I am guilty of going off topic too but overall I try to reserve those posts for the other sites I visit. At the risk of sounding pompus, I will venture a guess that not all of the visitors to the boards are as appreciative of the "fun" posts as you are. As for the "new" posters I've enjoyed new perspectives and fresh opinions and hope they plan on coming back to visit here and haven't decided to go elsewhere for any reason. Someone else posted on one of these threads this and I have to say I think it bears repeating, it's a TV show and entertainment and this is a board to chat about it...that's it...not life or death, so if we could get back to that premise it will probably be much more pleasant for all.

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But I think what you all are missing here is that we, the original posters, have had a great time since episode 1, we get along, sometimes agreeing to disagree, but also are respectful of one anothers opinions and feelings. We have had some great conversations about the show and many, many OFF TOPIC ones that were fine too. It seems after these last two espisodes we got some new posters, which isn't a bad thing. The way you have jumped on the "veteran" posters, is just plain wrong. We have been here long before the majority of you (you may have read but not posted) and I don't understand why you think its OK to bully people on here. Lia is opinionated, yes, but aren't all of you, thats why you're here??!!

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I'm a vet too and while I agree with your first sentence which I've quoted I have to take issue with the latter. Frankly I am here to talk about the show. Having to scroll through page after page of off topic posts is just tiresome, period. I am guilty of going off topic too but overall I try to reserve those posts for the other sites I visit. At the risk of sounding pompus, I will venture a guess that not all of the visitors to the boards are as appreciative of the "fun" posts as you are. As for the "new" posters I've enjoyed new perspectives and fresh opinions and hope they plan on coming back to visit here and haven't decided to go elsewhere for any reason. Someone else posted on one of these threads this and I have to say I think it bears repeating, it's a TV show and entertainment and this is a board to chat about it...that's it...not life or death, so if we could get back to that premise it will probably be much more pleasant for all.

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i am one of the newer "vetern posters" i enjoy talking about the show. but as with most things, you can only rehash someones facial expressions so many times before it gets old and so i really liked some of the off topic converstations. i met a lot of wonderful people then started going through some personal crisis and these folks have really helped me get through. it only takes a minute to scroll past something you aren't interested in and there are some conversations that i don't care to join in (especially if it involves bashing someones personal appearance,manner of speaking, or facial tics.) those posts i generally try to ignore. i am sorry if there are some people that take offense to a group of people that have become a family of sorts. i think that the tone of the boards have changed and thats ok. its not my board to dictate how or why. that is why the other site was created..not to keep people out but to keep the atmosphere that used to be here. i encourage others opinions and usually i find them refreshing but i just think that some people (those for and those against certain chefs) have a tendency to go overboard in their defense or their hatred of someone else...(sometimes i am guilty of that myself with the lovely red) just try to remember folks that all these other posters are people with feelings just like the chefs themselves and its so easy to judge but it can hurt to be judged as well.

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no problem! yes it typically refers to larger size with more hair.. usually facial hair. Personally I only use the term to identify a certain mind-set, which is of greater acceptance of diversity in appearance. It may seem to represent a more limited or specific preference (and for some it does represent a very specific preference), but indeed, it sprang from an opposition to the idea that "attractive" means young, fit, hairless, etc... WOW we went waaay off topic... sorry folks. But there are a good number of the bear community in the professional cooking world. Bears love to eat!! LOL

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no problem! yes it typically refers to larger size with more hair.. usually facial hair. Personally I only use the term to identify a certain mind-set, which is of greater acceptance of diversity in appearance. It may seem to represent a more limited or specific preference (and for some it does represent a very specific preference), but indeed, it sprang from an opposition to the idea that "attractive" means young, fit, hairless, etc... WOW we went waaay off topic... sorry folks. But there are a good number of the bear community in the professional cooking world. Bears love to eat!! LOL

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i don't think is unheard of for someone to not like the bashing nor do i think she or he should have to "chill" just cause they don't like to make fun of someone. i have my favorite and i certainly have some not so favorites but i don't bash anyone nor do i think that making hateful, hurtful remarks is "clean fun". i skip those types of posts and suggest that others do the same if they don't like it. yes, sometimes the remarks are humorous but there have been many a time when i think a poster has crossed a line to intentionally hurt a chef or another poster and that is not funny to me.

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i don't think is unheard of for someone to not like the bashing nor do i think she or he should have to "chill" just cause they don't like to make fun of someone. i have my favorite and i certainly have some not so favorites but i don't bash anyone nor do i think that making hateful, hurtful remarks is "clean fun". i skip those types of posts and suggest that others do the same if they don't like it. yes, sometimes the remarks are humorous but there have been many a time when i think a poster has crossed a line to intentionally hurt a chef or another poster and that is not funny to me.

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i don't think is unheard of for someone to not like the bashing nor do i think she or he should have to "chill" just cause they don't like to make fun of someone. i have my favorite and i certainly have some not so favorites but i don't bash anyone nor do i think that making hateful, hurtful remarks is "clean fun". i skip those types of posts and suggest that others do the same if they don't like it. yes, sometimes the remarks are humorous but there have been many a time when i think a poster has crossed a line to intentionally hurt a chef or another poster and that is not funny to me.

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Nor to me either. And, as you all WELL know, I do not consider hateful, hurtful remarks "good clean fun" either and do not appreciate you implying otherwise just to make your point. However, there is this grey area where comments are somewhat justified or just reality show blow-off (such as the Tiffani needs to get a reality check comment) and should just be tolerated or ignored.

Also as I've said before, on a lot of other boards, people do not edit themselves and make hateful, bigoted, discriminatory or poor taste comments all the time. Others immediately jump in with further trashings, including the trasher, and get more and more creative in their trashings and then degenerate into trashing each other. This doesn't happen on this board, but bear in mind that posters have all kinds of posting experience and "expressive needs" when they come on here. I just took the opportunity to express my displeasure with the ones who come on to the Top Chef boards and immediately start getting moralistic with everyone before becoming familiar with the flavor of this particular set of boards.

Lighten up, everybody. And for those of you who are in the sensitive crowd, better load up on antiacid for tonight's blizzard of Reunion Show blow-off.

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