I completely agree with Bagelwoman. Just because someone has not witnessed or experienced this level of zealotry does not mean it does not happen. In fact, where I live, I am sure the zealots would say "oh, no. I was not yelling. it was well-meaning advice" while the recipient and other objective observers would summarize otherwise. I am pro-breast feeding - my 4 kids (including my twins) all nursed. And, on balance, where there is a choice, I believe that breastfeeding makes the most sense. But, it is not for everyone (for myriad reasons). And, yet, there are real zealots who absolutely go over-the-top on the issue to the point of harrassing a baby's caregiver (mom, dad, babysitter, anyone). And this does not only happen where there is too much leisure time. Are people so close-minded to assume that just because the LW's experience does not match theirs that the LW must be lying or exaggerating?