Potlucks

I am all about sharing and giving during the holidays, but I have beef with potlucks.  First, shouldn't there be a theme?  I just don't think that enchiladas and mashed potatoes should be on the same plate.  Maybe I am the type that likes to eat food separately.  I think that is just gross.  Second, can we please make it mandatory for ingredients to be listed by each dish?  I don't want to run out to the gas station to get Benadryl because someone poisoned me with pickle relish.  My throat is a little swollen, and I am having a hard time swallowing.  I do think it is a nice gesture, but good gosh.  People are also overly nice during these things....  "Oh my your potatoes were amazing."  They were ok, but they would have been amazing if I just made them for myself.  Stop lying to me.  All in all, I don't think I am ever going to participate in a potluck with people I cannot be honest with.  I just want to tell them.. "Ya know that needed more seasoning" or "That tastes like a bowl of sh*t."  All of the flavors on one plate are just too much. This has to be a chef's nightmare.