It wasn't sarcasm at all, just an honest question, mainly because that's what I do, and my caddy doesn't stink, I chuck it out every other day unless I've been chopping something like onions. Raw peelings and apple cores etc don't smell unless left for days. I have a waterbutt near to my compost bins, so after empying I fill the caddy about a third full then swill it around and stick that on the heap. When I finish doing the dishes I use the water to whizz round the caddy.
Sorry you thought I was being sarcastic, was never intended that way, I always see liners as being more hassle than they're worth. Good luck with your composting anyways.
Goes to show the problems that arise when you can't hear tone of voice. I don't know how one gets around that one, because I have sometimes been irritated by the way people phrase their replies - and have probably irritated other people, too! How does one avoid sounding condescending without constantly apologising for oneself? I cringe at some of the things I have written and today, I narrowly stopped myself from giving someone a heavy put down because I thought their response was condescending and silly. Doesn't happen often, though!!! People are nice here.
Anyway - I like bags but would really like to use paper ones if they weren't so expensive.
I know what you mean about coming across as sarcastic or nasty, I posted a comment on a thread when I hadn't been here very long just to be told that was ridiculous. I was contemplating not posting again but then I thought, sod it, who cares, we are not likely to meet the other people so here i am, still here.
People seem to be much more sensitive and touchy these days, don't know why.
My partner frequents a site where they tell you to don your asbestos underwear before you come in!!
Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor.
I've seen it done, too, even saw one person described as 'a bit dim'! People are entitled to courtesy - even if one's private opinion is different! I think it is a reason why some people read these posts but don't actally post themselves - it takes a bit of courage. In my own case, however, it is more a case of fools rushing in where angels fear to tread.
Well, a quick scan of someone's previous posts usually shows what type of person they are. I like to think I help where I can and join in with the banter occassionally. Having read back what I originally wrote, I can see how it may have come across, I'm not that sort of person to bark at someone or make them feel bad for no reason. Life's too short, and it's much nicer for everyone if we can respect each others opinions. That is the whole point of being here, is to debate, and find out how other people sort problems, isn't that how we learn? Anyways, mdw84 I hope you accept my sincerest apologies.
Reading the comments above has prompted me to write this, I was new to this forum and I was foolish enough to respond to a comment made by Dovefromabove.It was taken the wrong way by him/her and posted a very sarcastic remark back. I found this very hurtful and stopped going on the forum for a while. After some thought, I decided that I was depriving myself because of ONE forum member and there are alot of VERY KIND and polite other members who have given me good advice. I also felt that I had the option not to read or response to this persons' postings or blocking.
I an pleased that I had the courage to carry on with the forum as I enjoy reading the comments and most of the forum members are VERY, VERY sensitive to others, especially novices like me.
To you I say a big THANK YOU and and what a pleasure it is to read your postings
The thing that worries me about supposedly compostable plastics is that they don't actually decompose - or so I've been told. All they do is break down ultimately into very very small bits of the plastic material and persist in the environment like that. Wherever possible I use paper bags or newspaper to line my compost bin.
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It wasn't sarcasm at all, just an honest question, mainly because that's what I do, and my caddy doesn't stink, I chuck it out every other day unless I've been chopping something like onions. Raw peelings and apple cores etc don't smell unless left for days. I have a waterbutt near to my compost bins, so after empying I fill the caddy about a third full then swill it around and stick that on the heap. When I finish doing the dishes I use the water to whizz round the caddy.
Sorry you thought I was being sarcastic, was never intended that way, I always see liners as being more hassle than they're worth. Good luck with your composting anyways.
when do wash my bin i use vinegar to get rid of any bad smells
Goes to show the problems that arise when you can't hear tone of voice. I don't know how one gets around that one, because I have sometimes been irritated by the way people phrase their replies - and have probably irritated other people, too! How does one avoid sounding condescending without constantly apologising for oneself? I cringe at some of the things I have written and today, I narrowly stopped myself from giving someone a heavy put down because I thought their response was condescending and silly. Doesn't happen often, though!!! People are nice here.
Anyway - I like bags but would really like to use paper ones if they weren't so expensive.
People seem to be much more sensitive and touchy these days, don't know why.
My partner frequents a site where they tell you to don your asbestos underwear before you come in!!
I've seen it done, too, even saw one person described as 'a bit dim'! People are entitled to courtesy - even if one's private opinion is different! I think it is a reason why some people read these posts but don't actally post themselves - it takes a bit of courage. In my own case, however, it is more a case of fools rushing in where angels fear to tread.
The secret to being clearly understood with regard to how you meant something to be interpreted is emoticons!
But does it really matter, it's soon passed and if you let yourself get upset, and leave the forum, you are the one to lose out,
With regard to buying bags for the compost bin, I wouldn't spend out for them personally, but some people like them.
Well, a quick scan of someone's previous posts usually shows what type of person they are. I like to think I help where I can and join in with the banter occassionally. Having read back what I originally wrote, I can see how it may have come across, I'm not that sort of person to bark at someone or make them feel bad for no reason. Life's too short, and it's much nicer for everyone if we can respect each others opinions. That is the whole point of being here, is to debate, and find out how other people sort problems, isn't that how we learn? Anyways, mdw84 I hope you accept my sincerest apologies.
Reading the comments above has prompted me to write this, I was new to this forum and I was foolish enough to respond to a comment made by Dovefromabove.It was taken the wrong way by him/her and posted a very sarcastic remark back. I found this very hurtful and stopped going on the forum for a while. After some thought, I decided that I was depriving myself because of ONE forum member and there are alot of VERY KIND and polite other members who have given me good advice. I also felt that I had the option not to read or response to this persons' postings or blocking.
I an pleased that I had the courage to carry on with the forum as I enjoy reading the comments and most of the forum members are VERY, VERY sensitive to others, especially novices like me.
To you I say a big THANK YOU and and what a pleasure it is to read your postings
The thing that worries me about supposedly compostable plastics is that they don't actually decompose - or so I've been told. All they do is break down ultimately into very very small bits of the plastic material and persist in the environment like that. Wherever possible I use paper bags or newspaper to line my compost bin.