by Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!)
Member since:
September 8, 2006

For those who don't like recipes on Gather.......

July 09, 2008 11:23 PM EDT
views: 105 | comments: 34

I am posting this to let those who don't like recipes on Gather. To know that Gather allows it. I contacted Gather and Mary Ann got back with me. Below is what she wrote back :

Hi Sandy S,   Thank you for contacting the Support Team with your question about site policies.  Recipies are very welcome on Gather.  There is a Gather "Essential" group called food.gather.com that is one of our most popular groups.  I recommend you join the group and publish your recipies to the group.   As with all content you publish on Gather, just make sure you are publishing your own original content and that you are not violating anyones copyright.   Thanks again for checking in with us.  If you have further questions please feel free to contact us again.   Best regards,   MaryAnne Flynn Director of Member Support maryanne.gather.com  

So to those who don't like them or think they don't deserve a ten. Just move on to something you do like. Recipes take alot of time and creativity to come up with from scratch. It is heart felt to share a recipe. Where many woman keep recipes and pass them down from generation to generation.

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Comments: 34

Ang, wandering aimlessly, G. Jul 9, 2008, 11:26pm EDT
There is always gonna be someone who doesn't like something that people on gather are doing. Don't let them get to you. Even if they do give you low ratings who cares its not the ratings that give you points anyways its the page views.
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Jul 9, 2008, 11:30pm EDT
I never knew no one liked them, I personally do. No different then jokes
Kay M. Jul 9, 2008, 11:38pm EDT
Don't worry about ratings. There is someone or some people who low rate articles at random. Lots of Gather folks enjoy finding new recipes.
Vikki M. Jul 9, 2008, 11:41pm EDT
I don't cook, but I love reading all the recipes that people come up with! Some of them sound so yummy that they almost tempt me to take a shot at them! hehe
Ghostly Ghoul Jul 9, 2008, 11:43pm EDT
Why would someone have a problem with this?! It's the game thing all over again! *sigh*
*LORA* M. Jul 9, 2008, 11:43pm EDT
I never saw a problem with them.
lynn a. Jul 9, 2008, 11:44pm EDT
Sandy, I often look for recipes. I got hooked on Shannon (Pit Bull) W. soon after getting on gather. I can tell you right now I am a much better cook for it. I have learned a lot about cooking reading recipes and have made a lot of dishes I'd otherwise never even heard of. I actually think I've seen a recipe or two of yours, so I also encourage you to continue to post them. And yeah, about the low ratings, it doesn't matter. We all get them. As far as I can tell the low raters don't like anybody, any topic, any type of article, poem, cartoon, photograph that can possibly be posted. No one can dislike that much. But each time a low rater does it, it helps your points. So I tend to say thank you.
Gretchen Lee Bourquin Jul 9, 2008, 11:47pm EDT
No problem with recipes here-- I've posted a few myself. I'm not the biggest fan of games, but I've learned to accept them
Adelaide M. Jul 9, 2008, 11:50pm EDT
I never knew people didn't like them. I figured my overly fattening Dessert of the Day got rated low because it's literally a heart attack in a 3 inch cookie. If someone doesn't like a recipe, don't look at it.
Patty H. Jul 9, 2008, 11:53pm EDT
I dont see the problem with them. Some of them I enjoy and so has my family. Dont let small minded people get to you Sandy. Show them you are better then they are.
I love some recipe's posted here!
Ginny H. Jul 10, 2008, 12:01am EDT
I'm pretty bad at cooking so finding a recipe is difficult for me, so the recipes can be useful. Besides, I've seen introductions on the site implying that recipes were allowed. So I wonder why someone would even get the idea that they aren't.
Wanda H. Jul 10, 2008, 12:04am EDT
Sounds like you have been hit by drive by 1's raters. Dont let them get to you. They do it to everyone. It isn't anything personal, they just are snarks.
michelle K. Jul 10, 2008, 12:21am EDT
Keep them coming!
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Jul 10, 2008, 12:25am EDT
This was not directed because of that comment. But it did have me contact Gather to make sure they are allowed.

People have said they do not like recipes on this site. They also state they shouldn't be on here. I am not saying you did or anyone in that article did. But between that article and what others have been saying. It got me thinking. Thats why I contacted Gather and made sure it was okay with them to post recipes.
Toni V. Jul 10, 2008, 12:30am EDT
I'm not the kind of person that even likes to cook but I enjoy the recipes that everyone posts. I think they're great and I agree that it takes a lot more time that people realize to put these together to post.
DesertDarlene L. Jul 10, 2008, 12:32am EDT
Hmm, I don't mind recipes on this site, I thought that's why we had a food section here, or food groups. I actually like all different types of content.
Ryan M. Jul 10, 2008, 1:23am EDT
Ilike the idea of recipes on here. I get some good ideas.
Marilyn M. Jul 10, 2008, 3:00am EDT
Hmm. Never heard anyone say they didn't like recipes. I'm not even surprised that a recipe would end up as the most read or rated or whatever. People wander in for recipes.
Janie E. Jul 10, 2008, 4:09am EDT
I like recipes!!! Whenever I come across one that I like, I just comment, rate, and save into my Interesting Gather articles file!!!!
Monica H. Jul 10, 2008, 7:01am EDT
I like recipes. I wish I had a personal chef that could cook them also! ha ha ha
sharon SugarMomma is a wise woman, Jul 10, 2008, 9:34am EDT
Jeff - Shut up.

Many recipes are actually quality writing. Keep doing your reipes and the heck with the low raters and the snobs.
Felix R. Jul 10, 2008, 9:39am EDT
That's what I do...I just move on. Easing down the road...Delete
Kathy W. Jul 10, 2008, 9:46am EDT
I just posted a request for a recipie...and could use some help with garden produce.
Here: http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977394428&nav=MyGather

So low-raters can go dive bomb that article. Feel free! You should know however, before you do it...that the points I earn go to gift cards for buying books for the children's shelters in my city.

I'm off to join the group mentioned above: Gather/Food...
Keep posting, people that cook aren't out shooting or carjacking other people~~ Almost guaranteed.

Blessings,
Wilka
Robyn F. Jul 10, 2008, 12:36pm EDT
the recipes are just one reason I love gather! its content i can really use and enjoy!
J F. Jul 10, 2008, 2:08pm EDT
I love cooking and sharing recipes. I have several groups on here about that and belong to several others. Variety is the spice of life.
Kim M. Jul 10, 2008, 9:18pm EDT
I love l;ooking at the recipes even though I don't make most of them. sStill gives me ideas!
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Jul 10, 2008, 9:23pm EDT
I don't think anyone can make all the recipes they look at. At least not me. Recipes do give me ideas and helps breaks the same old thing every holiday or Sunday dinners.
Wilma D. Jul 10, 2008, 9:41pm EDT
Yikes, they should just skip them if they don't like em, I skip a lot of articles I'm not interested in.
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Jul 12, 2008, 12:38am EDT
I agree. They should just skip them. Just liek games...if they don't like them. They need to move on.
Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Jul 19, 2008, 3:05pm EDT
I agree Sandy.. Just move on.. People do have things like a delete button on there emails.
Austin Cushing Jul 20, 2008, 3:16pm EDT
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