RANT: WHY IS EVERYONE SO MEAN?!?!

TheBitSlinger

The reason people are mean on the internet is because they have a large audience and they have no accountability.
Also some things that are labeled as mean are actually just honest and people don't like straight shooters.

When there is no voice or face involved, it can be easy to misconstrue what and/or how someone writes something, but, yeah, the above statement is all too often true, especially on message boards. Some people will be jerks in person regardless of the consequences (if any), but some people are jerks in cyberspace only because there is very little chance they're going to get beaten or murdered.

Rays_Wife

beachgod

OK, here's something nice:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6coDahzA6I

michellekicks

i want ice cream. mint chocolate chip.

I had that last night! Like 800 calories worth :blushing:

angelique_redhead

Just a FYI, since I joined in June of 2012 I've seen AT LEAST one "Why is everyone so mean" post per week.

ashleyisgreat

I will always take an opportunity to include The Big Lebowski in a thread, because EVERYONE needs more Lebowski.

NatureChik1985

I have been called mean before. I don't care though. I am the same in RL as are my friends. I am thick skinned and tell it like it is. People have different personalities, life would be pretty boring if everyone was nice. I prefer snark and sarcasm myself. Maybe overly sensitive people should stay out of the forums.

Oh and I use this site as a tool to aid in weight loss and getting healthy. If YOU see it as a place for support and motivation then that is fine, but don't expect everyone to feel the same.

That's my opinion anyway...

MissTattoo

I'm here for the photos.

Insearchofme2

I agree, and that is why I usually avoid the forums....It's sad, but I guess that is how some people feel good about themselves. Good luck on your journey... :flowerforyou:

GurleyGirl524

you will get out of MFP what you put into it. If you don't like the snarkiness of the forums, don't post questions there. Put them in your own newsfeed only for your friends to see and answer.

Alex

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