The idea behind the "price the cake" threads - Page 2  

I would like to say that I like the idea of the "Price the Cake" Thread.  It's interesting to read about what other people would charge and why they would charge that way.  I will say, that to me, today's doesn't seem to be so much about "showcasing another artists well made cake" and more just picking on i,t which I'm not really interested in reading another person's work belittled.  Just my own thought.  And as jadedlogic said, not everyone who asks what someone would price a cake as, is because they are looking to undercut or charge but basically give it away. Sometimes people may do this out of love but are still interested in what their hobby would be worth to other people.  Makes them feel good.  I could be wrong, but I don't recall anyone hijacking this new "Price the Cake" thread but rather posted their own thread.  Which is their right to do, and as FromScratch said (with class as always) whether you read them is up to you.  Go on over to to the "Calling all hobbyist" thread.  That is why alot of people are here

RE: How many members are online - if it says "offline"  when you are really here after you post a comment (look under your title), you are not showing as a member online, you show as a guest.  You need to change your status in settings.  When the new site switched over everyone was set to invisible mode.

Having a new forum just for newbies to price their cakes is unlikely.

If the threads bug you then don't participate in them, or you can always save the link to one of the many many similar threads that answers the question and post the link in the new thread.

But the important thing is to welcome new members and not make them feel stupid for asking those questions, especially when precedent has been set to go ahead and ask those types questions.  

Here's a thought, maybe think of a new title for what you are trying to go for.  Instead of "price this cake" maybe call it "Professional Peer Review".  That way, when a new person jumps on CC for the 1st time they don't see 15 threads about pricing cakes, which encourages even more price the cake threads.  

Feel free to be much more witty with the title.

I would just like to call myself out and say that I am one that recently posted a "Price This Cake" thread, showing my "amatuer" cake and asking what others would charge for it. I apologize if I "wasted your time" by posting it. I was not aware of the rules and regulations behind a proper "Price The Cake" post. It was just what I had seen before and thought it was a neat way to get price ideas, suggestions, and advice for a persons work by more experienced bakers. That is the reason I posted my thread. There were alot of things that I didn't know to involve in the pricing of my cake, and was also curious on how to price cakes in small towns like mine. There are also many aspects behind a cake that we don't even think to consider. Im glad I posted my thread, because I was able to find out the proper way to price more and calculate my costs. I was anaware that this site's true purpose was to have a "noobie's" work belittled by you "professionals". Great way to welcome a newcomer, some who may have even looked up to you and your work!

Yes, I remember that, and I thanked you for it and was very touched by it. I felt very good with all of the comlipents I recieved on the cake. But then you turn around and rant about how we are "sucking all the fun out of it" and are "too lazy to do our own homework", when that is not the case. So yes, I was wounded and offended and felt like I had to defend my self and others. Just felt I should throw in my opinion as well. 

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Exactly DeliciousDesserts! I cant speak for everyone, but I posted the thread to get that kind of information. Its things we dont even know to think about. Who else are we supposed to ask without giving off the impression that we intend to steal anothers business or to be competition..... I was just seeking the advice from more experienced and talented bakers on how they handle their business, or perhaps what steps they took when they just began baking. 

Everyone has a right to their own opinion - but just because one or two people have posted that they don't like certain threads does not take into account for the other 20,000+ regular users of this site, and it does not speak for everyone or anyone who would normally answer those questions.

If you do not like the topic of the thread and don't have anything nice to say, then do not say anything at all and move onto the next thread.

It's a valid difference between wanting a cake peer reviewed vs. helping a new person to understand how to price their cakes.  Both topics have a place here for anyone that wants to post.  If you want a clear difference between the two, then come up with a clear difference in how you are presenting and posting the topic.