Is this typical practice?

[treeholm]

I think she's done herself a huge disservice. I am so incredibly grateful for the support I've received here as a newbie, and from some on here who actually live in my city. I've already had a dinner out with some of them, and they are the most giving, generous people I've met. Momof4 sent me a copy of her contract so I could create my own based on her ideas. Everyone else has given me tons of advice. This woman could have been part of a wonderfully supportive network and had all her questions answered if she had only been honest with you. I know you are angry now, but in the long run, she's lost out... I highly doubt you would give her any help now!