In the old days people would cut the skin off a turkey and freeze it and when they had a carving or were trying to break an addiction it is like saying I'm quitting now.
It depends on the person. For most people quitting cold turkey is not effective. The person tends to go through withdrawls from this sudden stop which then gives them the urge to start back up again.
Primary reason: If the turkey will not be cooked IMMEDIATELY after thawing, the use of warm water can lead to parts of the bird becoming warm enough for the multiplication of bacteria which may be...