I'd like to get something off my chest, and this is the perfect thread for it. There is something going on here that has bothered me for a long time. It's also the same reason that I don't join my local homebrew club. I know this is going to upset some people, but I want to say it as politely as possible. And I'll certainly accept any and all polite responses and rebuttals.
The OP's first post here is to ask how to account for a specific ingredient in the software. The first response to his question was a valid answer, in my opinion of course. The next response had a good answer, but also included that the OP is wasting his money, and he should substitute something else instead. Even after the OP explained that that particular ingredient was special to him, another reply with more substitutions for that ingredient was made. Why are questions that aren't asked answered? For all we know, the OP's grand dad invented Lyle's Golden Syrup. No way will he use cane sugar, honey, or anything else. I've had the same thing happen to me here as well. I asked one question, was told my train of thought was pointless, and I should use another method instead. I never did get the answer or advice to my question, and the thread was ultimately deleted.
Overall I do enjoy this forum. Members here provide some very useful information. I just wish that people who answer don't assume that someone who asks a question doesn't even know enough to be asking the right questions.
Hopefully I haven't offended members by speaking my mind. Like I said, this issue has been on my mind for a while.
