Where has everybody gone?
 

The last time I looked in here, 3-4 years ago, it was a vibrant
newsgroup with people sharing their stories of triumph and disaster,
swapping tips and recipes and generally providing support. There were
tens, if not hundreds, of messages a day, and plenty of genuine
conversations.

Now, by contrast, it's tumbleweed. A handful of posts only, and some
days nothing at all. Has everyone gone to Facebook?

Where has everybody gone?
 

On 2013-03-06 09:39:07 +0000, Charlie said:

The last time I looked in here, 3-4 years ago,

There's your answer.
--
Bill O'Meally

Where has everybody gone?
 

In article ,
Charlie wrote:

The last time I looked in here, 3-4 years ago, it was a vibrant
newsgroup with people sharing their stories of triumph and disaster,
swapping tips and recipes and generally providing support. There were
tens, if not hundreds, of messages a day, and plenty of genuine
conversations.

Now, by contrast, it's tumbleweed. A handful of posts only, and some
days nothing at all. Has everyone gone to Facebook?

Blogs. http://www.livinlowcarbdiscussion.com/forumdisplay.php?fid=4

will give you pointers to more blogs than you can read.

Jimmy interviews everyone in the low carb and paleo movement and even
the occasional vegan.

--
This space unintentionally left blank.

Where has everybody gone?
 

On 06/03/2013 13:42, Bill O'Meally wrote:
On 2013-03-06 09:39:07 +0000, Charlie said:

The last time I looked in here, 3-4 years ago,

There's your answer.

Fair comment. My story: lost 70lbs, then got ill and mostly immobilised
for 2 years so it all piled back on. With mobility and a 'regime'
restored, with a determination to fit my clothes again, I thought I'd
return to asdlc to see what's going on. Hence the question.

Where has everybody gone?
 

On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 9:24:44 AM UTC-6, Susan wrote:

On 3/6/2013 10:15 AM, Charlie wrote:
[snip]

Some have moved over to alt.support.diabetes. However, if you want to read that newsgroup, you should know that it is almost always a good idea to ignore all posts that are crossposted to sci.med.cardiology.

Where has everybody gone?
 

On Mar 7, 2:15*am, Robert Miles wrote:
On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 9:24:44 AM UTC-6, Susan wrote:
On 3/6/2013 10:15 AM, Charlie wrote:

[snip]

Some have moved over to alt.support.diabetes. *However, if you want to read that newsgroup, you should know that it is almost always a good idea to ignore all posts that are crossposted to sci.med.cardiology.

I'd also say it was a lot longer than 3 or 4 years ago when
you had ten to hundreds of posts a day. That level was
back about 10+ years ago, when LC suddenly became
discovered and the new "in" thing. Like so many other
things, a lot of people thought it was the miracle diet where
you could drop all the weight they put on over 20 years in
a month and then go back to their old ways again. When
it wasn't quite that easy, many lost interest and just went
back to getting fatter.

Where has everybody gone?
 

On Mar 7, 9:15*am, "
wrote:
On Mar 7, 2:15*am, Robert Miles wrote:

On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 9:24:44 AM UTC-6, Susan wrote:
On 3/6/2013 10:15 AM, Charlie wrote:

[snip]

Some have moved over to alt.support.diabetes. *However, if you want to read that newsgroup, you should know that it is almost always a good idea to ignore all posts that are crossposted to sci.med.cardiology.

I'd also say it was a lot longer than 3 or 4 years ago when
you had ten to hundreds of posts a day. *That level was
back about 10+ years ago, when LC suddenly became
discovered and the new "in" thing. * Like so many other
things, a lot of people thought it was the miracle diet where
you could drop all the weight they put on over 20 years in
a month and then go back to their old ways again. *When
it wasn't quite that easy, many lost interest and just went
back to getting fatter.

Another factor here is that the folks that do still check in
regularly have been here a long time. When you have an
influx of newbies, then you have a lot of questions. Those of
us here aren't going to be asking how to make cauiflower mash as a
substitute for mashed potatoes.

Where has everybody gone?
 

On 3/7/2013 10:55 AM, wrote:
On Mar 7, 9:15 am, "
wrote:
On Mar 7, 2:15 am, Robert Miles wrote:

On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 9:24:44 AM UTC-6, Susan wrote:
On 3/6/2013 10:15 AM, Charlie wrote:

[snip]

Some have moved over to alt.support.diabetes. However, if you want to read that newsgroup, you should know that it is almost always a good idea to ignore all posts that are crossposted to sci.med.cardiology.

I'd also say it was a lot longer than 3 or 4 years ago when
you had ten to hundreds of posts a day. That level was
back about 10+ years ago, when LC suddenly became
discovered and the new "in" thing. Like so many other
things, a lot of people thought it was the miracle diet where
you could drop all the weight they put on over 20 years in
a month and then go back to their old ways again. When
it wasn't quite that easy, many lost interest and just went
back to getting fatter.

Another factor here is that the folks that do still check in
regularly have been here a long time. When you have an
influx of newbies, then you have a lot of questions. Those of
us here aren't going to be asking how to make cauiflower mash as a
substitute for mashed potatoes.


So how do you make cauiflower mash as a substitute for mashed potatoes?

Where has everybody gone?
 

On Mar 7, 11:39*am, James Warren wrote:
On 3/7/2013 10:55 AM, wrote:





On Mar 7, 9:15 am, "
wrote:
On Mar 7, 2:15 am, Robert Miles wrote:

On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 9:24:44 AM UTC-6, Susan wrote:
On 3/6/2013 10:15 AM, Charlie wrote:

[snip]

Some have moved over to alt.support.diabetes. *However, if you want to read that newsgroup, you should know that it is almost always a good idea to ignore all posts that are crossposted to sci.med.cardiology.

I'd also say it was a lot longer than 3 or 4 years ago when
you had ten to hundreds of posts a day. *That level was
back about 10+ years ago, when LC suddenly became
discovered and the new "in" thing. * Like so many other
things, a lot of people thought it was the miracle diet where
you could drop all the weight they put on over 20 years in
a month and then go back to their old ways again. *When
it wasn't quite that easy, many lost interest and just went
back to getting fatter.

Another factor here is that the folks that do still check in
regularly have been here a long time. * When you have an
influx of newbies, then you have a lot of questions. *Those of
us here aren't going to be asking how to make cauiflower mash as a
substitute for mashed potatoes.

So how do you make cauiflower mash as a substitute for mashed potatoes?- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

LOL. Assuming you're serious.....

Take a head of cauliflower and cut it up into pieces
about 2" or so. Steam it until a fork goes in easily.
Let it cool, then use a clean towel or cheesecloth to
squeeze as much water out of it as possible. Place
in a food processor, add about a 1/4 stick of softened
or melted butter, ground black pepper and about a Tbsp
of chicken stock base. Turn on the machine and then
add some cream, a little at a time to get the consistency
right. Adjust to taste. You can add more chicken base
if desired. You want it to give it some background flavor,
but you don't want so much it starts to taste like chicken
soup. Don't add salt until the end as the chicken base
has a lot of it. You want to puree it for at least a few
minutes so it gets whipped up good.

The chicken stock base is available in most supermarkets,
Costco also has it. If you can't find it, then Knorr chicken
bullion cubes can be used.

Where has everybody gone?
 

On 3/7/2013 2:17 PM, wrote:
On Mar 7, 11:39 am, James Warren wrote:
On 3/7/2013 10:55 AM, wrote:





On Mar 7, 9:15 am, "
wrote:
On Mar 7, 2:15 am, Robert Miles wrote:

On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 9:24:44 AM UTC-6, Susan wrote:
On 3/6/2013 10:15 AM, Charlie wrote:

[snip]

Some have moved over to alt.support.diabetes. However, if you want to read that newsgroup, you should know that it is almost always a good idea to ignore all posts that are crossposted to sci.med.cardiology.

I'd also say it was a lot longer than 3 or 4 years ago when
you had ten to hundreds of posts a day. That level was
back about 10+ years ago, when LC suddenly became
discovered and the new "in" thing. Like so many other
things, a lot of people thought it was the miracle diet where
you could drop all the weight they put on over 20 years in
a month and then go back to their old ways again. When
it wasn't quite that easy, many lost interest and just went
back to getting fatter.

Another factor here is that the folks that do still check in
regularly have been here a long time. When you have an
influx of newbies, then you have a lot of questions. Those of
us here aren't going to be asking how to make cauiflower mash as a
substitute for mashed potatoes.

So how do you make cauiflower mash as a substitute for mashed potatoes?- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

LOL. Assuming you're serious.....

Take a head of cauliflower and cut it up into pieces
about 2" or so. Steam it until a fork goes in easily.
Let it cool, then use a clean towel or cheesecloth to
squeeze as much water out of it as possible. Place
in a food processor, add about a 1/4 stick of softened
or melted butter, ground black pepper and about a Tbsp
of chicken stock base. Turn on the machine and then
add some cream, a little at a time to get the consistency
right. Adjust to taste. You can add more chicken base
if desired. You want it to give it some background flavor,
but you don't want so much it starts to taste like chicken
soup. Don't add salt until the end as the chicken base
has a lot of it. You want to puree it for at least a few
minutes so it gets whipped up good.

The chicken stock base is available in most supermarkets,
Costco also has it. If you can't find it, then Knorr chicken
bullion cubes can be used.


Thanks. I might actually try it. :)