you do know what a scale is, don't you?  

Leaving already?

Not sure what program you're using, but you probably have the ability to
filter or killfile posters.  I highly recommend you use this function. It's
not about hating someone, or anything like that, it's just that you should
view this group as a customizable tool for your enjoyment, education,
entertainment, whatever, and you can tailor it however you wish by
judicious use of filters.  

Sseaott, your language and phrasing is nearly identical to Preesi's.  Is
this just a coincidence?  I notice that you use comast ...

I dunno if I'm going to hang here much longer. I come here for support
and get bashed by some dumb chick who likes to play mind games with
people. Not any of you all from this thread but from my recent post
about feeling dizzy. I just think there are a lot of rude, a.sholes on
usenet who have nothing better to do then play games with others, it's
really quite sad.
Thanks for your advice though. I just wanted to make sure I was doing
everything correctly.

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Sseaott. I'm sorry you feel that way but you are treating Dr. Atkins'
book as if it is the Bible or Holy Grail. It's far from it. There is
some things you won't find in there, things that can only be conveyed to
you thru someone that has experienced the pitfalls and/or shortcuts
first hand. A lot of nice people want to share that knowledge with you,
(albeit some with a rough wake up call) but they do mean well for the
most part.
I know you are fearful of making a mistake, and that is very
understandable, but relax a little, it will make the journey that much
easier. But rest assured, you are going to make those mistakes, we all
do, we are after all, only human. One of the worst thing you can do is
let them stress you out because that will only make the trip that much
more difficult. 
Good Luck; Marty