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Why do folks write such strange responses to online recipes?

Using a different S/N, J Reginald Von Dandepantz , I try to help them see the errors in their replies.

Sadly, the blog owner did not see fit to publish these incisive and insightful comments.

• https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/bbq-turkey-meatloaf.html?unapproved=730113&moderation-hash=2b6d7a006f2eafc38c0ed17857710f23#comment-730113
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• This is a good basic recipe for turkey meatloaf. However, if you are like me and do not like your meat sweet and/or are trying to reduce sugar consumption (let’s face it sugar is BAD for us and unfortunately it’s in just about everything, when it doesn’t need to be) then leave out the brown sugar. This works as a nice savory sauce. If you must, add a scant tablespoon or less of molasses.
• — MARY MADDEN ON JANUARY 10, 2019

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  No, Mary, I am not like you.
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  If you don’t want to eat sugar, don’t eat it, but don’t badger those who do like sugar.
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  Food is not a moral category. There is no such thing as “bad” when it comes to food, unless you mean food that is rotten or spoiled.
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• — J. REGINALD VON DANDEPANTZ ON JUNE 17, 2019
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  I made the turkey meatloaves this afternoon. Baked them on parchment. Worked perfectly. Your recipe makes the best turkey meatloaf I’ve ever ate. I baked them on parchment paper, no sticking . This was the best turkey meatloaf ever. We have leftovers and another for a busy night. Love your recipes and cookbook. Keep up the great work.
• — GARY ON OCTOBER 5, 2018
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  Gary. Have you tried cooking this on parchment?
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• — J. REGINALD VON DANDEPANTZ ON JUNE 17, 2019
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  This recipe is out of this world delicious!! No matter who I’ve served it to they have loved it. My husband had back surgery so I made the loafs and froze them in individual pieces. It was so easy to quickly reheat them and it was the ultimate comfort food my husband needed. I even love them and would never eat turkey loaf before making these!
• — LORI T. ON OCTOBER 4, 2018
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  Lori. When my wife had brain surgery, I served her mashed potatoes in a catcher’s mitt
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• — J. REGINALD VON DANDEPANTZ ON JUNE 17, 2019
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  I made this again last night because it never fails to disappoint. It’s so delicious. I usually follow the recipe to a tee but this time I tried it in a loaf pan. I wish I’d shaped it on the sheet pan as Jen suggests because it really does let the fat drain away. I still loved it though.
• — SANDI H
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  Sandi. If it never fails to disappoint, maybe you should try a recipe I learned when I was in prison.
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  Scramble three medium sized eggs and put them inside one of your pant legs with a mouse, tie off the bottom of the pant leg with the length of rope you were saving to maybe hang yourself, then run the circumference of your cell six times while slapping the wall with your pants leg as hard as you can.
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  Once you have done that, put your pants on a radiator and in the morning you will have a very nice and tasty casserole.
• — J. REGINALD VON DANDEPANTZ ON JUNE 17, 2019
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  I have to say, I’m not really a meatloaf fan, but this recipe has made me one! My husband didn’t even know it was turkey!! This has become one of my standard menu items. I just had a baby and have learned that it freezes really nicely. One for tonight and dinner for next week’s already done! Thanks for another great one!
• — AMY SIMONSON
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  Amy. I hear ya. I made it for my wife and told her it was made from Halibut.
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  Well, to be fair to her, she is a raging alcoholic
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• — J. REGINALD VON DANDEPANTZ ON JUNE 17, 2019