I ran into flak for writing this poem: 1/11/11 #210293, "Ask An Expert." Ever since, I've been feeling the need to explain what prompted that poem. Here it is: The fingernails on my left hand have vertical cracks from the extreme short, acutely concave tips up to the cuticles. I consulted the net. A nail salon owner and supposed expert advised coating the nails with Vaseline and wearing disposable gloves at night. I did that for over a year, until Di advised otherwise. All the nails on my left hand got worse using the on-line, so-called "expert's" advise. Now I'm having a terrible time attempting to heal the damage. Hope this explains my negativity, prompting some members' adverse vibes.