A Message For Newbies and MFP Pros Alike
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I guess I failed. C'est la vie. :laugh:
I'm sure I failed too. That's ok though, let's go dance and throw glitter on people!!
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dancing AND glitter! On my way, JJ! 0 -
So, I wanted to show the current members what we’re here for…
Oh, yes, please, oh great MFP guru...
...enlighten me as to what "we're here for".
:huh:
We're all here for the same reason...
...and everyone is different and has to find what works for them.
Seems legit.
Well aren't you just full of sunshine? I thought the post was lovely, and very helpful, and in no way required such sarcasm or disdain.
Actually, my post was something of a test...
...to see how OP (and others) would react to the slightest bit of sarcasm wrapped around a valid point...
...with no ill will, but not phrased in the *sunshine and rainbows* way that many would seem to demand.
So far, the results are...interesting.
I guess I failed. C'est la vie. :laugh:
Nah, I wouldn't say you failed. Perhaps it wasn't with highest marks, but nowhere near failure.
And I'm giving you bonus points for your ability to laugh it off (which honestly, is probably the "best" response).
But seriously, your post had a lot of valid points. I look forward to seeing how well you're able to execute your ideas in the veritable deluge that is before us.
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So, I wanted to show the current members what we’re here for…
Oh, yes, please, oh great MFP guru...
...enlighten me as to what "we're here for".
:huh:
We're all here for the same reason...
...and everyone is different and has to find what works for them.
Seems legit.
If it doesn't apply to you, it's pretty easy to ignore the thread. I'm sure this thread will help a lot more people than it will hinder but go ahead and try to find something to whine about. Or go eat some cauliflower crust pizza. That's probably right up your alley.
LOLwut?
Sound out the big words.
You're an interesting one.
What part of my completely open diary of 2+ years would lead you to cauliflower crust pizza? And even if it was even remotely accurate, why would you use that as an insult? "LOLwut?" is an appropriate response to your comment.
And if my post didn't apply to you, why is it not easy for you to ignore it? Or will you be the first to model the hypocrisy that is so rampant in the forums here where people call others names in defense of the "right" way to interact with others?
From there, you double down with a question of my literacy?
Oh, MFP...
...don't ever change.
Don't. Ever. Change.
OP is not a forum derper. what she wrote is from the heart and based on her own real world experience in the past year going from being a newb here (self admitted derper) to no longer being a newb or derper.
in short, she's the wrong target for the snark. there are much better targets out there. lots of them.0 -
Resolutions don't mean jack....the whole year should be dedicated to getting better.0
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So, I wanted to show the current members what we’re here for…
Oh, yes, please, oh great MFP guru...
...enlighten me as to what "we're here for".
:huh:
We're all here for the same reason...
...and everyone is different and has to find what works for them.
Seems legit.
If it doesn't apply to you, it's pretty easy to ignore the thread. I'm sure this thread will help a lot more people than it will hinder but go ahead and try to find something to whine about. Or go eat some cauliflower crust pizza. That's probably right up your alley.
LOLwut?
Sound out the big words.
You're an interesting one.
What part of my completely open diary of 2+ years would lead you to cauliflower crust pizza? And even if it was even remotely accurate, why would you use that as an insult? "LOLwut?" is an appropriate response to your comment.
And if my post didn't apply to you, why is it not easy for you to ignore it? Or will you be the first to model the hypocrisy that is so rampant in the forums here where people call others names in defense of the "right" way to interact with others?
From there, you double down with a question of my literacy?
Oh, MFP...
...don't ever change.
Don't. Ever. Change.
OP is not a forum derper. what she wrote is from the heart and based on her own real world experience in the past year going from being a newb here (self admitted derper) to no longer being a newb or derper.
in short, she's the wrong target for the snark. there are much better targets out there. lots of them.
Thank you, BB. Seriously. :flowerforyou: 0 -
When they were redesigning MFP, we all forgot to ask if they could set up separate forums, one for seasoned people and one for the newbies so their stupid questions won't have an impact. I don't care if I pissed someone off with this statement, it just feels funny for people to not want to be bothered with newbies on "New Year's resolution day". I love your post OP, it was not too long.0
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I agree with a lot of this! Great post!
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I read it all and I loved it. Except for this:Cardio will make you skinny. Heavy things make you fit.
Cardio will also make you fit. What type of exercise people choose to do should be up to them, but I see cardio as being unnecessarily demonized by the heavy lifters. I get that they don't want to burn off their hard won muscles. But that is not your every day average person who wants/needs to lose weight.
I have awesome leg and butt muscles from running hills and sprints. (brag brag)
But for the rest of your post - :drinker:
I find myself getting frustrated with new posters, because it seems the 'dumb' questions and the 'dumb' advice never ends. But you have inspired me to dig deep for renewed patience. Especially this time of the year!
jerseypeach I have often thought there should be a MFP for heavylifters and a MFP for the rest of us. I had someone say to me that if I want to be heart healthy and stay slim to do cardio and if I want to look like a work out then lift weights. I personally do more cardio then anything and when I played basketball(cardio) on a regular basis I got compliments on my legs for the first time ever in my life.
Basketball is FAR more than steady state cardio.0 -
So, I wanted to show the current members what we’re here for…
Oh, yes, please, oh great MFP guru...
...enlighten me as to what "we're here for".
:huh:
We're all here for the same reason...
...and everyone is different and has to find what works for them.
Seems legit.
If it doesn't apply to you, it's pretty easy to ignore the thread. I'm sure this thread will help a lot more people than it will hinder but go ahead and try to find something to whine about. Or go eat some cauliflower crust pizza. That's probably right up your alley.
LOLwut?
Sound out the big words.
You're an interesting one.
What part of my completely open diary of 2+ years would lead you to cauliflower crust pizza? And even if it was even remotely accurate, why would you use that as an insult? "LOLwut?" is an appropriate response to your comment.
And if my post didn't apply to you, why is it not easy for you to ignore it? Or will you be the first to model the hypocrisy that is so rampant in the forums here where people call others names in defense of the "right" way to interact with others?
From there, you double down with a question of my literacy?
Oh, MFP...
...don't ever change.
Don't. Ever. Change.
OP is not a forum derper. what she wrote is from the heart and based on her own real world experience in the past year going from being a newb here (self admitted derper) to no longer being a newb or derper.
in short, she's the wrong target for the snark. there are much better targets out there. lots of them.
I think OP and I are good now. Against all odds, she was able to survive my volley of vitriolic snark*.
It's her WK using vegetable crust pizzas as insults for whom I'm most concerned now.
* Honestly, I didn't think it was that bad. Arguably misplaced, I get that, but I thought I made a reasonably valid point. I didn't anticipate the vegetable insult though. That was new.0 -
OP,
Thanks for taking time to post this. It's never easy to bring the personal blog to the public forums. As someone who is still trying to figure it all out, I appreciate the insights. With any weight loss plan, there is no clear road map from A to Z and every bit of truth helps.
Thanks again!
From a one-day-hope-to-not-be-a-derping-newb0 -
Cauliflower crust pizza is in reference to "jumping on the bandwagon" that many people do on MFP. Search the forums for "Cauliflower" and see what they mean.
You're telling me to use the search function to learn what cauliflower crust pizza is about?
ME???
I've been here since 2011. I am fully aware of the abomination that is cauliflower crust pizza.
That said, its use as an insult weapon in the forums should be more carefully wielded and not just bandied about indiscriminately.0 -
I liked this post! I had tons of those same questions. 0
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in because I'm drinking spiked coffee.0
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Also...TL:D[id]R
Good post.0 -
For those of you that don't know her, let me introduce you to one of the best people on MFP
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I get more pissed when people don't do their own research and don't use the search function. It shows laziness. If someone can't be bothered to do a search, how are they going to be bothered to stick to a plan for any length of time.When they were redesigning MFP, we all forgot to ask if they could set up separate forums, one for seasoned people and one for the newbies so their stupid questions won't have an impact. I don't care if I pissed someone off with this statement, it just feels funny for people to not want to be bothered with newbies on "New Year's resolution day". I love your post OP, it was not too long.0 -
For those of you that don't know her, let me introduce you to one of the best people on MFP
:flowerforyou:
Awwww!!! Love you, too! 0 -
I get more pissed when people don't do their own research and don't use the search function. It shows laziness. If someone can't be bothered to do a search, how are they going to be bothered to stick to a plan for any length of time.When they were redesigning MFP, we all forgot to ask if they could set up separate forums, one for seasoned people and one for the newbies so their stupid questions won't have an impact. I don't care if I pissed someone off with this statement, it just feels funny for people to not want to be bothered with newbies on "New Year's resolution day". I love your post OP, it was not too long.
Devil's advocate time...this may sound ridiculous, but when I first started I really didn't grasp how useful the search function was...I also didn't realize that some of my questions were so UNridiculous that other's would have asked them before. I understand what you're saying, but I really do see both sides of it.0 -
It's her WK using vegetable crust pizzas as insults for whom I'm most concerned now.
ahhh... i gave up trying to find a witty comment about 2 crossfitters arguing over who eats cauliflower crust pizza.
meh.0 -
I get more pissed when people don't do their own research and don't use the search function. It shows laziness. If someone can't be bothered to do a search, how are they going to be bothered to stick to a plan for any length of time.When they were redesigning MFP, we all forgot to ask if they could set up separate forums, one for seasoned people and one for the newbies so their stupid questions won't have an impact. I don't care if I pissed someone off with this statement, it just feels funny for people to not want to be bothered with newbies on "New Year's resolution day". I love your post OP, it was not too long.
In mild defense of those who don't...
...the search function here is atrocious.
(Seriously, have you tried it? It's terrible.)0 -
So, I wanted to show the current members what we’re here for…
Oh, yes, please, oh great MFP guru...
...enlighten me as to what "we're here for".
:huh:
We're all here for the same reason...
...and everyone is different and has to find what works for them.
Seems legit.
If it doesn't apply to you, it's pretty easy to ignore the thread. I'm sure this thread will help a lot more people than it will hinder but go ahead and try to find something to whine about. Or go eat some cauliflower crust pizza. That's probably right up your alley.
LOLwut?
Sound out the big words.
You're an interesting one.
What part of my completely open diary of 2+ years would lead you to cauliflower crust pizza? And even if it was even remotely accurate, why would you use that as an insult? "LOLwut?" is an appropriate response to your comment.
And if my post didn't apply to you, why is it not easy for you to ignore it? Or will you be the first to model the hypocrisy that is so rampant in the forums here where people call others names in defense of the "right" way to interact with others?
From there, you double down with a question of my literacy?
Oh, MFP...
...don't ever change.
Don't. Ever. Change.
OP is not a forum derper. what she wrote is from the heart and based on her own real world experience in the past year going from being a newb here (self admitted derper) to no longer being a newb or derper.
in short, she's the wrong target for the snark. there are much better targets out there. lots of them.
I think OP and I are good now. Against all odds, she was able to survive my volley of vitriolic snark*.
It's her WK using vegetable crust pizzas as insults for whom I'm most concerned now.
* Honestly, I didn't think it was that bad. Arguably misplaced, I get that, but I thought I made a reasonably valid point. I didn't anticipate the vegetable insult though. That was new.
We're good. That being said, I guess I haven't learned what a WK is...but he was just trying to stick up for me because he felt the vitriolic snark* was uncalled for.
*Even if we weren't good before, I respect anyone with this vocabulary. lol0 -
So, I wanted to show the current members what we’re here for…
Oh, yes, please, oh great MFP guru...
...enlighten me as to what "we're here for".
:huh:
We're all here for the same reason...
...and everyone is different and has to find what works for them.
Seems legit.
If it doesn't apply to you, it's pretty easy to ignore the thread. I'm sure this thread will help a lot more people than it will hinder but go ahead and try to find something to whine about. Or go eat some cauliflower crust pizza. That's probably right up your alley.
LOLwut?
Sound out the big words.
You're an interesting one.
What part of my completely open diary of 2+ years would lead you to cauliflower crust pizza? And even if it was even remotely accurate, why would you use that as an insult? "LOLwut?" is an appropriate response to your comment.
And if my post didn't apply to you, why is it not easy for you to ignore it? Or will you be the first to model the hypocrisy that is so rampant in the forums here where people call others names in defense of the "right" way to interact with others?
From there, you double down with a question of my literacy?
Oh, MFP...
...don't ever change.
Don't. Ever. Change.
OP is not a forum derper. what she wrote is from the heart and based on her own real world experience in the past year going from being a newb here (self admitted derper) to no longer being a newb or derper.
in short, she's the wrong target for the snark. there are much better targets out there. lots of them.
I think OP and I are good now. Against all odds, she was able to survive my volley of vitriolic snark*.
It's her WK using vegetable crust pizzas as insults for whom I'm most concerned now.
* Honestly, I didn't think it was that bad. Arguably misplaced, I get that, but I thought I made a reasonably valid point. I didn't anticipate the vegetable insult though. That was new.
We're good. That being said, I guess I haven't learned what a WK is...but he was just trying to stick up for me because he felt the vitriolic snark* was uncalled for.
*Even if we weren't good before, I respect anyone with this vocabulary. lol
White Knight0 -
I think OP and I are good now. Against all odds, she was able to survive my volley of vitriolic snark*.
It's her WK using vegetable crust pizzas as insults for whom I'm most concerned now.
* Honestly, I didn't think it was that bad. Arguably misplaced, I get that, but I thought I made a reasonably valid point. I didn't anticipate the vegetable insult though. That was new.
We're good. That being said, I guess I haven't learned what a WK is...but he was just trying to stick up for me because he felt the vitriolic snark* was uncalled for.
*Even if we weren't good before, I respect anyone with this vocabulary. lol
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White Knight
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Point proven - I learned something new in my own post about learning new things. :laugh:0 -
Great post, OP. Very well put!0
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I think OP and I are good now. Against all odds, she was able to survive my volley of vitriolic snark*.
It's her WK using vegetable crust pizzas as insults for whom I'm most concerned now.
* Honestly, I didn't think it was that bad. Arguably misplaced, I get that, but I thought I made a reasonably valid point. I didn't anticipate the vegetable insult though. That was new.
We're good. That being said, I guess I haven't learned what a WK is...but he was just trying to stick up for me because he felt the vitriolic snark* was uncalled for.
*Even if we weren't good before, I respect anyone with this vocabulary. lol
White Knight
Point proven - I learned something new in my own post about learning new things. :laugh:
AAAAAAAND
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Point proven - I learned something new in my own post about learning new things. :laugh:
Very meta.
I'm glad I was able to play a part in someone learning something in the MFP forums today...
...even if it was in the role of "snarky forum antagonist".0 -
Point proven - I learned something new in my own post about learning new things. :laugh:
Very meta.
I'm glad I was able to play a part in someone learning something in the MFP forums today...
...even if it was in the role of "snarky forum antagonist".
Ahem!
Reading comprehension fail.
Did you not see where after the OP learned something new the thread was ended?0 -
I get more pissed when people don't do their own research and don't use the search function. It shows laziness. If someone can't be bothered to do a search, how are they going to be bothered to stick to a plan for any length of time.When they were redesigning MFP, we all forgot to ask if they could set up separate forums, one for seasoned people and one for the newbies so their stupid questions won't have an impact. I don't care if I pissed someone off with this statement, it just feels funny for people to not want to be bothered with newbies on "New Year's resolution day". I love your post OP, it was not too long.
In mild defense of those who don't...
...the search function here is atrocious.
(Seriously, have you tried it? It's terrible.)
Completely agree after trying to use it numerous times, it's easier to get tanked re-asking the same question. Sorry from a not so newby.0 -
Point proven - I learned something new in my own post about learning new things. :laugh:
Very meta.
I'm glad I was able to play a part in someone learning something in the MFP forums today...
...even if it was in the role of "snarky forum antagonist".
Ahem!
Reading comprehension fail.
Did you not see where after the OP learned something new the thread was ended?
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I get more pissed when people don't do their own research and don't use the search function. It shows laziness. If someone can't be bothered to do a search, how are they going to be bothered to stick to a plan for any length of time.When they were redesigning MFP, we all forgot to ask if they could set up separate forums, one for seasoned people and one for the newbies so their stupid questions won't have an impact. I don't care if I pissed someone off with this statement, it just feels funny for people to not want to be bothered with newbies on "New Year's resolution day". I love your post OP, it was not too long.
In mild defense of those who don't...
...the search function here is atrocious.
(Seriously, have you tried it? It's terrible.)
Completely agree after trying to use it numerous times, it's easier to get tanked re-asking the same question. Sorry from a not so newby.
Its a vicious cycle really.
Search Function not the best --> People do not use --> People Post Duplicate Topics --> MFP Members Point Out That Its a Duplicate Topic --> Member gets warning or strike for doing so.0
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