seriously why do people do this?

kgreenRDLDN

Ok I have to rant a little here

In every forum I have ever commented on, or posted in (more so outside than here at MFP) why are there people who have to turn whatever thought/question you had into a debate and put you down? Example:
On Craigslist I asked a question about a blue eyed Doberman puppy that my fiancé and I are looking at keeping (our Dobe had puppies) I was curious if anyone had seen a black and tan Doberman with blue eyes. Most answers were helpful and that they eyes will most likely change color. But the rest were people hounding me about who the breeder is (I didn't say it was me due to immediate flaming responses about BYB and irresponsibility.....sigh), what medical tests were done, if I already have dogs how can I afford another. In an earlier post I had asked about chew toys, what happened to those dogs? Blah blah blah. seriously is it that hard for someone to read a post, decide they have nothing to contribute that is useful and move on? I mean seriously, I asked about eye color, what does my job or my home life have to do with Doberman eye color? COME ON!

*deep breath* ok I think I am done. I just get so irked with things like that. I mean someone is looking for information and they get bombarded with irrelevant questions, called liars, and so many other names...what's the point other than to just be a butthead (for lack of using the words I would like to due to forum rules)

You're taking valuable space from the internet. Please stop! This is MFP not why are people mean over the internet.

it relates to MFP, If Im upset or stressed it effects my eating habits. Venting helps prevent that.....lol. That's also why I posted it in the chit-chat section.

It's fine.
Don't be upset.
Don't stress.
It's over.
Let it go now
Happens.
Life.

:flowerforyou:

Thank you, it just irks me, and its one of those irks that sticks with you.

doctorsookie

Damn trolls...lol.

kgreenRDLDN

Well, think about everyone you know in real life. At least a few of those people suck, right?

When you post on the internet, you are inviting every person with an internet connection to be part of your conversation. Some of those people suck.

This is true. It seems common sense flies out the window online too. Oh well, some of the posts on craigslist are hilarious to watch people go off on a topic about nothing.

Codename_Duchess

Pretty much.

ashleyisgreat

I had no idea that Craigslist had forums. I learned something today.

kgreenRDLDN

What I got from your rant is you don't like being questioned or/and made to think about the effects of your decisions.

Okay then.

P.S. Welcome to the internet and life.

Kinda like in real life when someone thinks they know how I should be managing my diabetes when they know nothing about. Because they have heard the myths of diabetes they are an expert and know that I'm not allowed to eat mashed potatoes, or whatever the food maybe.

Those people usually get a nice earful from me.

kgreenRDLDN

I had no idea that Craigslist had forums. I learned something today.

Yep, they are international. when your on the main page the are in the bottom left corner.

JilloftheDead

Meh, just click the X and move on. Anonymity gives people courage to be complete *kitten*, don't let them bring you down.

kgreenRDLDN

love your ticker btw

MizSookeh

I said what what

RivenV

Why did you not post this on Craigslist?

Why did I not post the rant on Craigslist, or the question? I posted the Doberman question. And am thinking about posting the rant, however all it will do is send people off on their own tangents and name calling and Im not sure I want to deal with that.

What makes you think the exact same thing won't happen here?

Cliffslosinit

Madame_Goldbricker

So did the puppies eye colour change?

My addition is - A lot of people are probably drunk when they are online :drinker:

beachlover317

It can only "get to you" if you let it "get to you". That's all in your control. Hard lesson to learn, but once you do - you have a LOT less stress. good luck.

servilia

I hope you feel better now. People are generally *kitten*, especially on the net.

ereck44

Why did you not post this on Craigslist?

Why did I not post the rant on Craigslist, or the question? I posted the Doberman question. And am thinking about posting the rant, however all it will do is send people off on their own tangents and name calling and Im not sure I want to deal with that.

are we nicer over here? Just asking. Never post on Craigslist.

vtmoon

Why did you not post this on Craigslist?

Why did I not post the rant on Craigslist, or the question? I posted the Doberman question. And am thinking about posting the rant, however all it will do is send people off on their own tangents and name calling and Im not sure I want to deal with that.

are we nicer over here? Just asking. Never post on Craigslist.

MFP is the definition of vanilla nice forums. Some forums out there are brutal.

vtmoon

redladywitch