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Fair, however the people telling you that have a price.

It can be their story, or maybe it could be a payment too.

Surely people don't expect those things gratis?

Those stories are there to lengthen the time someone is on the page, a SEO tactic. To me, the reader, they are infuriating....

And so?

Surely you don't expect it for free, right?

That is real, basic skill that you seek guidance from. A skill you do not yet have too. (Along with many people)

You should demand a refund.

Let me guess, you're trying to make a living off a recipe blog?

Rude, and stupid.

My understanding has been that recipes are not copyrightable. Have you noticed that pretty much every type of chocolate chips has the same cookie recipe on it, and so does baking soda?

https://www.findlaw.com/smallbusiness/intellectual-property/...

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