This is the first time I have posted here on Egullet. After reading this person's post, I wanted to quote it so that it can be read again, as it echoes my feelings about this topic exactly. Now, you can probably post whatever you like here (within reason), but consider that it might be a good idea (and a productive one) to stop trashing people. Criticism is one thing; but comments like "fie on her, and those like her" and "let her burn under our laser gaze" seem to be a bit misguided and mean-spirited (as opposed to Bourdains's 'Rocco's Rat Restaurant' which I found to be relevant and funny, if not truthfull). Have something of substance to add, for once. For instance (yes, I have something to add), my sister and bro-in-law (both younger than me) watch the FoodNetwork. They know next to nothing about cooking. To them, Rachel Ray is fun, out-there, experimental, off-the cuff. Alton Brown? Not ready yet. Iron Chef (original)? No -ing way. But Rachel will lead them to Alton Brown, who will lead them to, okay, their six-year-old likes Emeril Live (who can account for taste), but will ultimately lead to ... Anthony Bourdain! No!!! The point is, their only hope for culinary enlightenment is through the FoodNetwork and TravelChannel etc. They're just not going to check out Keller's French Laundry cookbook at the local library and start cooking (although I did!) Help them. Help me help them.