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    • Posts: 1,455 Member
      so, the takeaway is that i can go to the melting pot, order a meal, eat the whole thing and be at or below 700 cals?

      awesome!

      seriously. i've never been there, but it's on the todo list.
    • Posts: 2,576 Member
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      Thank you for defending me.

      I was not trying to be rude or disrespectful in anyway.

      There's been other members on here saying horrible things to me. Saying I'm a bad teacher (when the students I work with, the schools, and the farm say otherwise). Saying I catch more flies with vinegar....etc.

      I mean--I have not once said anything mean in this string.

      I have not once called anyone a bad person.

      All of this name calling is getting exhausting (or at least sitting here defending myself when I happen to rock at my jobs). Seriously? I don't need to defend myself. I'm well loved in the real world.

      It just happens to be very difficult to stand up for what I believe and dragged through the mud by strangers.

      Internet bullies. Most of you on here are just plain mean.

      There is no bullying going on here from anyone. People disagreed with your message and you methodology to communicate your message. No one insulted you personally but you did call someone a jerk. Disagreement is not bullying.
    • Posts: 12,142 Member
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      I don't see where I was ignorant toward you or anyone else. The only thing I did was to defend Onesnap.

      You can in saying that the farm to table movement is BS and unhealthy, in which you are inciting trouble. You know good and well that there is nothing unhealthy about knowing exactly where your food came from and where it was grown.

      As usual, you are trying to cause trouble and I will not stoop down to your level.

      You're the one that said all chain restaurants' food is unhealthy, so by that claim the link I posted to a farm to table chain must serve unhealthy food. Using your absolute statement about chain restaurants, and applied it to the farm to table chain that I linked to.

      As usual you have your tin foil hat on a little too tight and love to fear monger and make things up that have no basis in reality
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      $150 was for tip, 2 glasses of wine per person. 2 salads. Two people using the meat and seafood dipper. Two people eating the cheese one. Two people eating the meat and seafood one. Plus tax.

      We've gone twice and it was $150 for the above.

      I'm sorry. I don't know what else to say. Do you want to see the credit card receipt?

      so what if it's $150 for two. it's worth it. That dessert menu.....omg yes please.
    • Posts: 2,819 Member
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      Back to work.

      And thank you to the kind soul that defended me. There were several actually.

      There's been so much meanness in this forum today. It's absurd.
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      Source? This is actually not true. As reported by The New York Times, NPR, and in books. If you have a source on this I'd be happy to read it.

      I happen to be very good at what I do.

      Anyone saying mean things on here does not even know me.

      I'm not the one being rude here.

      Trouble finding one that wouldn't be from a biased source, pro or against. But I appreciate you asking.

      I never said anything about you being rude or mean. I just enjoy debating the argument itself.

      I could use a cop-out, say that even with factory farming cranking out more food than any time in history we still can't feed everyone, as the poor starve around the world. But like I said, that's a cop-out.

      What I'd point to is the fact that certain types of food are unavailable in many parts of the world. If we insist on only buying local giant segments of the population will never get fish. Coffee will be a rare treat for a privileged few. Same as chocolate. Many people would have to grow foods themselves. You may enjoy that but not everyone does. Most people on the planet still live in cities, and you can't grow much in an urban jungle.

      Essentially you're calling for us to go back hundreds of years in our development. You think it would be better for us. You could be right. I disagree.
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      so what if it's $150 for two. it's worth it. That dessert menu.....omg yes please.

      $150 for two. Sorry. Not per person.
    • Posts: 609 Member
      My point was that the thread was simply about a menu change...and then you came in putting down the place and tossing around all your opinions regarding how this country grows food and such.

      Menu change....how the country grows food...good hijack of the thread.

      Once people tried to say "look we're just talking about the basic idea of the OP" and you kept bantering on and on...yeah...people get annoyed. Shocking.
    • Posts: 2,819 Member
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      Trouble finding one that wouldn't be from a biased source, pro or against. But I appreciate you asking.

      I never said anything about you being rude or mean. I just enjoy debating the argument itself.

      I could use a cop-out, say that even with factory farming cranking out more food than any time in history we still can't feed everyone, as the poor starve around the world. But like I said, that's a cop-out.

      What I'd point to is the fact that certain types of food are unavailable in many parts of the world. If we insist on only buying local giant segments of the population will never get fish. Coffee will be a rare treat for a privileged few. Same as chocolate. Many people would have to grow foods themselves. You may enjoy that but not everyone does. Most people on the planet still live in cities, and you can't grow much in an urban jungle.

      Essentially you're calling for us to go back hundreds of years in our development. You think it would be better for us. You could be right. I disagree.

      Never said that.

      I live in an urban place (Boston)

      Check out the articles on how places like Detroit are leading the Urban farming revolution. It's pretty neat and it's putting people back to work that have not worked in years.

      It snows 5-6 months a year here. I'm not saying I suggest eating 100% local. Nor would I ever suggest that.

      I'm just saying you can get shrimp to dip in your fondue from the USA.
    • Posts: 8,646 Member
      @onesnap, you derailed someone's entire thread. Talk about people being mean, how do you think she feels after you completely ruined her thread when she was only trying to tell people about a menu?
    • Posts: 6,128 Member
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      Never said that.

      I live in an urban place (Boston)

      Check out the articles on how places like Detroit are leading the Urban farming revolution. It's pretty neat and it's putting people back to work that have not worked in years.

      It snows 5-6 months a year here. I'm not saying I suggest eating 100% local. Nor would I ever suggest that.

      I'm just saying you can get shrimp to dip in your fondue from the USA.

      This thread is about the Melting Pot trying to provide calorically reasonable meals? Good, then it seems like the perfect place to put this:

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    • Posts: 661 Member
      so can i or cant i go to melting pot?
    • Posts: 2,860 Member
      From their website:

      Go Skinny Dipping at The Melting Pot
      JAN 1ST-MARCH 31ST, 2013
      Kick off your New Year's resolution with our new Skinny Dipping menu. Try our three-course limited-time Skinny Dipping menu featuring salad, an entree, and dark chocolate fondue for under 700 calories! Price is $22 per person. Compliment your light fondue with one of our hand-crafted skinny cocktails featuring Voli Light Vodka.

      This is FAR from $150...just sayin'! :drinker:

      So adding a drink to that and multiplying by two you're looking at about 60 bucks.. ok 80 if you each have 2 drinks.. How is that above average price for dinner??? omg.. i really want dark choclate fondue now..

      evil thread.. thanks evil thread.. LOL
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      I don't see where I was ignorant toward you or anyone else. The only thing I did was to defend Onesnap.

      You can in saying that the farm to table movement is BS and unhealthy, in which you are inciting trouble. You know good and well that there is nothing unhealthy about knowing exactly where your food came from and where it was grown.

      As usual, you are trying to cause trouble and I will not stoop down to your level.

      More terribly unhealthy BS farm to table chain food ick

      http://lemonadela.com/culture
    • Posts: 2,819 Member

      $150 is not a lot of money to everyone. Then again I am satisfied with owning one house and not three.

      That's uncalled for. We own three homes because we built one with our bare hands (it took 5 years and does not have a mortgage). The other one is a rental (pretty common to have a rental property in New England--lots of college students from all over the world). And the first house we bought when we were 23.

      I grew up in a poor area. The house we built is in a very poor area (tarps for roofs, our town building is a trailer).

      We work two fulltime jobs and run 2 side businesses.

      Never once did I claim to be better than anyone.

      Never once did I name call.

      Never once did I say anything mean in this forum post.
    • Posts: 1,580 Member
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      That's uncalled for. We own three homes because we built one with our bare hands (it took 5 years and does not have a mortgage). The other one is a rental (pretty common to have a rental property in New England--lots of college students from all over the world). And the first house we bought when we were 23.

      I grew up in a poor area. The house we built is in a very poor area (tarps for roofs, our town building is a trailer).

      We work two fulltime jobs and run 2 side businesses.

      Never once did I claim to be better than anyone.

      Never once did I name call.

      Never once did I say anything mean in this forum post.

      I thought you were leaving. Now, don't make threats that get us all excited. That's just rude.
    • Posts: 6,128 Member
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      That's uncalled for. We own three homes because we built one with our bare hands (it took 5 years and does not have a mortgage). The other one is a rental (pretty common to have a rental property in New England--lots of college students from all over the world). And the first house we bought when we were 23.

      I grew up in a poor area. The house we built is in a very poor area (tarps for roofs, our town building is a trailer).

      We work two fulltime jobs and run 2 side businesses.

      Never once did I claim to be better than anyone.

      Never once did I name call.

      Never once did I say anything mean in this forum post.

      You may not have attacked anyone personally in this post, but you totally and fully derailed it, something that is quite thoughtless to the op. If you want to rant then make your own post instead of taking over someone else's.
    • Posts: 2,819 Member
      @onesnap, you derailed someone's entire thread. Talk about people being mean, how do you think she feels after you completely ruined her thread when she was only trying to tell people about a menu?

      Wow. That's giving me a lot of credit.

      I did not once name call or say mean things.

      A lot of people on here said mean things to me and I was simply defending myself.

      Off to do something that actually matters to people...geez.
    • Posts: 685 Member
      the cheese is my favorite part. i'd rather fast all day lol
    • Posts: 311 Member
      Me too!!!!
      the cheese is my favorite part. i'd rather fast all day lol
    • Posts: 2,645 Member
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      Never said I did not like it. Nor did the kind soul that defended me. Clearly you missed their points and mine.

      Have a great day.

      I'm out.

      So many mean people on here....just horrible. I never once said a mean word to any of you. Geez.

      If my post was your definition of mean, than wow.....

      There are a lot of people that love The Melting Pot. The OP was trying to show others that there is a new skinny meal coming that they can enjoy within their macros.

      I did read your first few original posts, however I did not read all 10 pages of what you had to say (who has that time?). It did seem you had a general disdain for them because they don't use local seafood or farm grown meat (see, I pay attention). I get that and it would have been fine to keep it to one or two posts. Instead you took away from the positive vibe that the OP created in her original post and turned it into your own little rant.

      Anyway, good day to you as well.
    • Posts: 2,665 Member
      I've been there once...once was once too many for me.

      Enjoy!
    • Posts: 1,781 Member
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      That's uncalled for. We own three homes because we built one with our bare hands (it took 5 years and does not have a mortgage). The other one is a rental (pretty common to have a rental property in New England--lots of college students from all over the world). And the first house we bought when we were 23.

      I grew up in a poor area. The house we built is in a very poor area (tarps for roofs, our town building is a trailer).

      We work two fulltime jobs and run 2 side businesses.

      Never once did I claim to be better than anyone.

      Never once did I name call.

      Never once did I say anything mean in this forum post.
      You hijacked a post from someone that was just trying to be helpful and made it about you and your agenda. I would say that makes you not a very nice person.
    • Posts: 685 Member
      Never heard of it. I live in Michigan. Probably for the best though, $150 is crazy for one meal!

      it's SOOO good though, you should go if you get a chance.
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      Off to do something that actually matters to people...geez.


      REALLY? Do ya mean it, this time? *crosses fingers*
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      Sorry. I was not intending to be rude. Just something I'm passionate about. I work on a farm so I tend to get easily...fired up. When it comes to chain restaurants and people mistaking chain food for real food. Not trying to insult anyone's choices.

      We all work hard for a living. Not trying to offend anyone, so I'm sorry if I angered anyone on here. It just felt like no one was actually understanding what I was trying to say. I'm biased because I work on a farm. That's all.

      And Now I've read the whole thread. Or have tried to and I still think people don't need to be mean. You weren't mean to anyone OneSnap it seemed like everyone just all started b**ching to you or about you and kept it going. I would say no need to apologize for your opinions, you have opinions as does everyone else. People who CHOOSE to keep the argument going are being the silly ones- you are just standing your ground with your point. I get it- I LOVE the Melting Pot- but I get that you may not. And I think that's fine, no need to argue about it. Thank you for your insight though, afterall that's what this sight it about. I know One thing- I will think of you the next time I spend $150 at the melting pot :drinker: lol! Enjoy your day and again..... I'm sorry you had to deal with this..... :indifferent:
    • Posts: 609 Member
      If this is "mean" then your real world must be peaches and cream.

      Seriously...it's offensive to people when they feel they're being told they're selfish or don't care for not promoting local farms or spending their money there. People choose how they live and that's that.

      Half of what you claim is offensive to you ...like omg seriously? Relax. You hijacked the thread...and if anyone didn't agree with you, you claimed they were attacking you...and kept going..and kept going...and kept going...etc.

      Good lord. Ok..I'm bowing out of this one...Have a lovely glitter filled day.
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      U
      So adding a drink to that and multiplying by two you're looking at about 60 bucks.. ok 80 if you each have 2 drinks.. How is that above average price for dinner??? omg.. i really want dark choclate fondue now..

      evil thread.. thanks evil thread.. LOL
      Really?

      We don't spend half of that ONE dinner for three people to eat out! That's a lot of money.
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      Farm to table is BS, terribly unhealthy

      http://paulmartinsamericanbistro.com/americangrill/

      Keep your tinfoil hat wrapped tight

      Give me a break. 4 locations does not equal a chain restaurant. They are all in the same general area. Sorry, but try again.
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