How supportive is MFP to you?
pizzamyheart
Posts: 1,836 Member
There was a time when I logged on to MFP every day. I had a bunch of "friends" who I enjoyed reading about their progress. They would actually comment on my status updates regularly, or write on my wall, and I on theirs. I found it extremely supportive. The forums were a fun place I could go to for a quick laugh, or good discussion, which made me feel connected with the world. Then, I slacked and suffered life stuff, and didn't log on for a long time, lost passwords, changed accounts, etc. I don't have that same support here anymore. I miss it, I think. However, I think sometime people are too involved on here as they share their lives, etc. I've heard many stories of ghosting, friends disappeared, friends turning out to be lies, etc. So is this support really support? Perhaps it is legit support, perhaps it isn't. What is your experience? Do you find mfp to be supportive? In what way? just for your fitness goals, or actual day to day boost of support? DISCUSS.
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Good amount on my list are supportive.. couple are just for fun (friends I chat with on regular basis). The rest.. come and go.
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MFP is a dark hole which sucks and sucks and sucks at my soul until there is no soul left to suck. Then it sucks some more. It is the Linda Lovelace of fitness sites.
Plus bewbs.
But I have made so many amazing friends here. I mean people I talk to daily and trust with my deepest darkest soul-suckinest secrets. Like the one about the cyclops. And the one about the John Holmes MFing ninja's wife. Every time I come back after a time away, I meet more people that I adore.
Plus? If you use it as intended, it actually will help you. So. Win/win for me.
SwannySez, YES!5 -
So, @cee134 isn't human? I had my suspicions. He isn't vulcan, is he?2
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MFP is a dark hole which sucks and sucks and sucks at my soul until there is no soul left to suck. Then it sucks some more. It is the Linda Lovelace of fitness sites.
Plus bewbs.
But I have made so many amazing friends here. I mean people I talk to daily and trust with my deepest darkest soul-suckinest secrets. Like the one about the cyclops. And the one about the John Holmes MFing ninja's wife. Every time I come back after a time away, I meet more people that I adore.
Plus? If you use it as intended, it actually will help you. So. Win/win for me.
SwannySez, YES!
I have heard rumors about you. Something about you doing napoleonic photo shoots or something.2 -
For fitness? I guess early on I got some useful information. But I’m the type of person who does less when I talk more. The accountability thing doesn’t work for me.
I’ve “met” and actually met a few interesting people though and I enjoy that. I wouldn’t really call it support, just friendship of varying levels.2 -
pizzamyheart wrote: »So, @cee134 isn't human? I had my suspicions. He isn't vulcan, is he?JustReadTheInstructions wrote: »I find the forums to be a fascinating study of human behaviour and interaction.
ETA: Mostly human, @cee134
I have proof I'm not a robot but a human like you who also enjoys using my human legs to walk.
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pizzamyheart wrote: »So, @cee134 isn't human? I had my suspicions. He isn't vulcan, is he?JustReadTheInstructions wrote: »I find the forums to be a fascinating study of human behaviour and interaction.
ETA: Mostly human, @cee134
I have proof I'm not a robot but a human like you who also enjoys using my human legs to walk.
Wait, you have proof of my humanity? I'd like to see this!3 -
MFP is supportive in the fact that I look forward to just making it say I lost weight, and easy to adjust my calorie limit and keep track of macros in an easy to do setting.
No friends, minimum forum use, just looking forward to reaching my goals.
I would say regarding fitness platform communities, I enjoyed Fitbit community and their platform layout (before I drove over my Fitbit).1 -
So Catfishing happens on MFP too .... I suppose I shouldn't be surprised.
In general my experience is a positive one, been here since 2012.3 -
pizzamyheart wrote: »pizzamyheart wrote: »So, @cee134 isn't human? I had my suspicions. He isn't vulcan, is he?JustReadTheInstructions wrote: »I find the forums to be a fascinating study of human behaviour and interaction.
ETA: Mostly human, @cee134
I have proof I'm not a robot but a human like you who also enjoys using my human legs to walk.
Wait, you have proof of my humanity? I'd like to see this!
No, of not being a robot. PM me with your Kik so I can send you robot pics. I mean non-robot pics.2 -
pizzamyheart wrote: »pizzamyheart wrote: »So, @cee134 isn't human? I had my suspicions. He isn't vulcan, is he?JustReadTheInstructions wrote: »I find the forums to be a fascinating study of human behaviour and interaction.
ETA: Mostly human, @cee134
I have proof I'm not a robot but a human like you who also enjoys using my human legs to walk.
Wait, you have proof of my humanity? I'd like to see this!
No, of not being a robot. PM me with your Kik so I can send you robot pics. I mean non-robot pics.
I can't PM you that information if we aren't friends. Send me a friend request and your social security number.1 -
pizzamyheart wrote: »pizzamyheart wrote: »pizzamyheart wrote: »So, @cee134 isn't human? I had my suspicions. He isn't vulcan, is he?JustReadTheInstructions wrote: »I find the forums to be a fascinating study of human behaviour and interaction.
ETA: Mostly human, @cee134
I have proof I'm not a robot but a human like you who also enjoys using my human legs to walk.
Wait, you have proof of my humanity? I'd like to see this!
No, of not being a robot. PM me with your Kik so I can send you robot pics. I mean non-robot pics.
I can't PM you that information if we aren't friends. Send me a friend request and your social security number.
You silly people! KIK is just for recipes.
At least that's what the last guy told me. I'm still waiting on the eggplant parmigiana recipe he promised.3 -
I am enjoying my mfp experience. That's helpful when on a weight loss journey, especially when you're making lifestyle changes. It gives me a positive attitude.
I give support and get supported in return. I've gotten better results on mfp than with any of my many yo-yo diets.
I think I'll stick around for a while. 😉4 -
pizzamyheart wrote: »MFP is a dark hole which sucks and sucks and sucks at my soul until there is no soul left to suck. Then it sucks some more. It is the Linda Lovelace of fitness sites.
Plus bewbs.
But I have made so many amazing friends here. I mean people I talk to daily and trust with my deepest darkest soul-suckinest secrets. Like the one about the cyclops. And the one about the John Holmes MFing ninja's wife. Every time I come back after a time away, I meet more people that I adore.
Plus? If you use it as intended, it actually will help you. So. Win/win for me.
SwannySez, YES!
I have heard rumors about you. Something about you doing napoleonic photo shoots or something.
That was the dic.......tators sesion.0 -
JustReadTheInstructions wrote: »I find the forums to be a fascinating study of human behaviour and interaction.
ETA: Mostly human, @cee134
The type of interaction I have observed here is drastically different than IRL human interaction imo.
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JustReadTheInstructions wrote: »JustReadTheInstructions wrote: »I find the forums to be a fascinating study of human behaviour and interaction.
ETA: Mostly human, @cee134
The type of interaction I have observed here is drastically different than IRL human interaction imo.
Well just throw a wrench in my data why dontcha
Just my opinion. Lol.
Then again, these forums are heavily moderated/censored.
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LivingtheLeanDream wrote: »So Catfishing happens on MFP too .... I suppose I shouldn't be surprised.
I don't think Catfishing happens here at all.
I would say more on the subject except my security detail and publicist are waiting for me to board my private jet. Brad Pitt and I are headed to have lunch with Quentin Tarantino to discuss our next film project in Algeria.
......Maybe you would like to join us next time ??4 -
Motorsheen wrote: »LivingtheLeanDream wrote: »So Catfishing happens on MFP too .... I suppose I shouldn't be surprised.
I don't think Catfishing happens here at all.
I would say more on the subject except my security detail and publicist are waiting for me to board my private jet. Brad Pitt and I are headed to have lunch with Quentin Tarantino to discuss our next film project in Algeria.
......Maybe you would like to join us next time ??
It’s not really catfishing if no one ever believes you ❤️🤡2 -
JustReadTheInstructions wrote: »I find the forums to be a fascinating study of human behaviour and interaction.
ETA: Mostly human, @cee134
The type of interaction I have observed here is drastically different than IRL human interaction imo.
most of us don't know what IRL human interaction is like, though4 -
your_future_ex_wife wrote: »Motorsheen wrote: »LivingtheLeanDream wrote: »So Catfishing happens on MFP too .... I suppose I shouldn't be surprised.
I don't think Catfishing happens here at all.
I would say more on the subject except my security detail and publicist are waiting for me to board my private jet. Brad Pitt and I are headed to have lunch with Quentin Tarantino to discuss our next film project in Algeria.
......Maybe you would like to join us next time ??
It’s not really catfishing if no one ever believes you ❤️🤡
Does this mean that I need to change our dinner reservations not to include you ??
Brad's going to be pretty disappointed, but okay.... it's your call.
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see now, i would have split that infinitiveMotorsheen wrote: »your_future_ex_wife wrote: »Motorsheen wrote: »LivingtheLeanDream wrote: »So Catfishing happens on MFP too .... I suppose I shouldn't be surprised.
I don't think Catfishing happens here at all.
I would say more on the subject except my security detail and publicist are waiting for me to board my private jet. Brad Pitt and I are headed to have lunch with Quentin Tarantino to discuss our next film project in Algeria.
......Maybe you would like to join us next time ??
It’s not really catfishing if no one ever believes you ❤️🤡
Does this mean that I need to change our dinner reservations not to include you ??
Brad's going to be pretty disappointed, but okay.... it's your call.
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your_future_ex_wife wrote: »
see now, i would have split that infinitiveMotorsheen wrote: »your_future_ex_wife wrote: »Motorsheen wrote: »LivingtheLeanDream wrote: »So Catfishing happens on MFP too .... I suppose I shouldn't be surprised.
I don't think Catfishing happens here at all.
I would say more on the subject except my security detail and publicist are waiting for me to board my private jet. Brad Pitt and I are headed to have lunch with Quentin Tarantino to discuss our next film project in Algeria.
......Maybe you would like to join us next time ??
It’s not really catfishing if no one ever believes you ❤️🤡
Does this mean that I need to change our dinner reservations not to include you ??
Brad's going to be pretty disappointed, but okay.... it's your call.
okay... let us know, Olive Garden doesn't hold reservations indefinitely.1 -
I guess it depends on who your friends are on here. I've been on the site for about 8 years and I have a group of people I consider extended family. I've met several of them IRL, hosted them at my house, been to another's house, rented an AirBnB with a couple of them, took a beach trip with one. Breakfasted with one, dinner with a couple more. And they were all exactly how I expected them to be. I got rid of any drama on my FL years ago and I'm really comfortable with the people I share with on here.7
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I’m kinda like you @pizzamyheart
I used to find this place a much more inviting and motivating place. I used to post selfies even. But some of my favorite posters have left, and while many favorites remain, they too have lost favorites and the inevitable feeling of “its just not the same as it use to be #cryface” seems to afflict almost all of us eventually. That leads to declining interest in the forums and less interaction on the newsfeed.
Having said that I’m getting comfy again lately5 -
pizzamyheart wrote: »JustReadTheInstructions wrote: »I find the forums to be a fascinating study of human behaviour and interaction.
ETA: Mostly human, @cee134
The type of interaction I have observed here is drastically different than IRL human interaction imo.
most of us don't know what IRL human interaction is like, though
This was my suspicion too.....
But I guarantee you all now, if I were to ever meet you, I’m not a catfish.
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pizzamyheart wrote: »JustReadTheInstructions wrote: »I find the forums to be a fascinating study of human behaviour and interaction.
ETA: Mostly human, @cee134
The type of interaction I have observed here is drastically different than IRL human interaction imo.
most of us don't know what IRL human interaction is like, though
This was my suspicion too.....
But I guarantee you all now, if I were to ever meet you, I’m not a catfish.
What kind of fish are you? Is this not the spirit fish thread?0 -
pizzamyheart wrote: »JustReadTheInstructions wrote: »I find the forums to be a fascinating study of human behaviour and interaction.
ETA: Mostly human, @cee134
The type of interaction I have observed here is drastically different than IRL human interaction imo.
most of us don't know what IRL human interaction is like, though
This was my suspicion too.....
But I guarantee you all now, if I were to ever meet you, I’m not a catfish.
What kind of fish are you? Is this not the spirit fish thread?
Aww I used to live near a town called spiritfish
Edit: it might’ve been spiritwood. Or spearfish1 -
pizzamyheart wrote: »JustReadTheInstructions wrote: »I find the forums to be a fascinating study of human behaviour and interaction.
ETA: Mostly human, @cee134
The type of interaction I have observed here is drastically different than IRL human interaction imo.
most of us don't know what IRL human interaction is like, though
This was my suspicion too.....
But I guarantee you all now, if I were to ever meet you, I’m not a catfish.
What kind of fish are you? Is this not the spirit fish thread?
Hmmm.... maybe a clownfish.
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