Just an observation....almost scared to post!

PikaKnight

I haven't been posting or even reading these posts very much until recently, but wow.....has anyone else noticed how mean people can be? I'm afraid to ask any questions for fear of being ridiculed for being utterly ignorant about how my own body works. Yes, I'd like to lose weight; Yes, I realize it takes hard work and dedication; Yes, I am HUMAN and make mistakes, excuses, missteps, etc. No one is perfect.

As I said, just an observation.

Look. Life is cold and cruel. People here are very supportive. What do you want?

Damn I'm so tired of weepy moist people coming and whining because some people on here can be a little blunt. Truth hurts. Deal...

My point exactly to what I posted a few minutes ago...RUDE!

I think it's rude of you going around calling people rude. So there's that.

Is it rude of me to tell you to get a life? I find it funny that people are spending time on here reading topics that people are posting
and then complaining about it...
Simple solution...don't read this thread! Go read another one that will suit you.

Right back at ya, kettle :bigsmile:

Kettle? clearly you cant read either and that's where all the problems stem from :yawn:

:huh:

Nice...yet your diary is completely empty...makes me wonder if you're a creeper on here...

Someone puts a questioning icon and you insult them. Again, I see you are leading by example. WOW! True colors are starting to show around here it seems.

redladywitch

Is it time for butts and cat gifs yet?

YES! lol

Keep_The_Laughter

Perhaps I should have said that I really haven't asked any questions, one or two, barely gotten any response, which is fine, no skin off my nose, as my mom used to say. This is just my observation in general...and from what I've observed, I WON'T be asking any questions.

How does it help you to let other people's negativity dictate your actions? There are quite a few people here stating that they are ready to suport you, and defending your position. Why not add those people, participate in a like minded smaller community and used the forums for larger general questions and to follow threads that are relevant to you meeting your fitness goals? There is plenty of useful information here. Take advantage of it :drinker:

Some_Watery_Tart

I haven't been posting or even reading these posts very much until recently, but wow.....has anyone else noticed how mean people can be? I'm afraid to ask any questions for fear of being ridiculed for being utterly ignorant about how my own body works. Yes, I'd like to lose weight; Yes, I realize it takes hard work and dedication; Yes, I am HUMAN and make mistakes, excuses, missteps, etc. No one is perfect.

As I said, just an observation.

Look. Life is cold and cruel. People here are very supportive. What do you want?

Damn I'm so tired of weepy moist people coming and whining because some people on here can be a little blunt. Truth hurts. Deal...

My point exactly to what I posted a few minutes ago...RUDE!

I think it's rude of you going around calling people rude. So there's that.

Is it rude of me to tell you to get a life? I find it funny that people are spending time on here reading topics that people are posting
and then complaining about it...
Simple solution...don't read this thread! Go read another one that will suit you.

Right back at ya, kettle :bigsmile:

Kettle? clearly you cant read either and that's where all the problems stem from :yawn:

:huh:

Nice...yet your diary is completely empty TROberts...makes me wonder if you're a creeper on here...

lolwut?

TR0berts

I haven't been posting or even reading these posts very much until recently, but wow.....has anyone else noticed how mean people can be? I'm afraid to ask any questions for fear of being ridiculed for being utterly ignorant about how my own body works. Yes, I'd like to lose weight; Yes, I realize it takes hard work and dedication; Yes, I am HUMAN and make mistakes, excuses, missteps, etc. No one is perfect.

As I said, just an observation.

Look. Life is cold and cruel. People here are very supportive. What do you want?

Damn I'm so tired of weepy moist people coming and whining because some people on here can be a little blunt. Truth hurts. Deal...

My point exactly to what I posted a few minutes ago...RUDE!

I think it's rude of you going around calling people rude. So there's that.

Is it rude of me to tell you to get a life? I find it funny that people are spending time on here reading topics that people are posting
and then complaining about it...
Simple solution...don't read this thread! Go read another one that will suit you.

Right back at ya, kettle :bigsmile:

Kettle? clearly you cant read either and that's where all the problems stem from :yawn:

:huh:

Nice...yet your diary is completely empty...makes me wonder if you're a creeper on here...

A) Who checked out who's diary? Wouldn't that make you the creeper?

It is not completely empty. I haven't tracked food for well over 6 months - outside of a day or two here or there, when I'm eating out-ofthe-norm things - as I've got a pretty good handle on it and have been maintaining for months. My exercise diary, on the other hand, is up-to-date.

My_Own_Worst_Enemy

Don't forget to log the calories burned under "Beating (dead horse), vigorous effort".

Nice burn!

skullshank

I haven't been posting or even reading these posts very much until recently, but wow.....has anyone else noticed how mean people can be? I'm afraid to ask any questions for fear of being ridiculed for being utterly ignorant about how my own body works. Yes, I'd like to lose weight; Yes, I realize it takes hard work and dedication; Yes, I am HUMAN and make mistakes, excuses, missteps, etc. No one is perfect.

As I said, just an observation.

Look. Life is cold and cruel. People here are very supportive. What do you want?

Damn I'm so tired of weepy moist people coming and whining because some people on here can be a little blunt. Truth hurts. Deal...

My point exactly to what I posted a few minutes ago...RUDE!

I think it's rude of you going around calling people rude. So there's that.

Is it rude of me to tell you to get a life? I find it funny that people are spending time on here reading topics that people are posting
and then complaining about it...
Simple solution...don't read this thread! Go read another one that will suit you.

Right back at ya, kettle :bigsmile:

Kettle? clearly you cant read either and that's where all the problems stem from :yawn:

:huh:

Nice...yet your diary is completely empty TROberts...makes me wonder if you're a creeper on here...

you should worry less about peoples' diaries and more about common figures of speech you've never heard before.

bookworm_847

In on the off chance this one takes an unexpected turn.

OP, when I first started here, I thought like you. Then I read more posts, and it occurred to me that the people I initially thought were being rude were not actually being rude. Their delivery style was different from mine, but they weren't being mean. They were being honest.... telling it like it is plain and simple.

Once I started just looking at the information for what it was, I learned an awful lot. Some of the folks you are saying are rude are people who, through trial and error, have found success and want to pass that along to the newbies who come around. They don't ask for anything in return, and I've started to understand the frustration they must feel when people argue with their good advice.

I'm not saying no one is ever mean on here, I'm sure it happens. However, it doesn't happen nearly as often as some folks in the "mean people" threads say it does.

jofjltncb6

In...

...to catch up later.

My_Own_Worst_Enemy

Of course people are mean on here.. Most are starving and cranky!! :explode: LOL!!

wrong.

the people labeled as "mean" are the ones who know what theyre doing and get plenty to eat.

it's the whiny, sensitive, easily butthurt people that tend to not know what the hell theyre doing, jump on a VLC diet assuming mfp's numbers are gospel, and then post the threads wondering why theyre hungry since mfp told them to eat 1200 calories a day (but they opt for 1,000 just to speed things up and "kickstart" their metabolism)

derpers gon' derp.

Some_Watery_Tart

In...

...to catch up later.

Let me sum up:
OP: "People are mean!"
Responses:
"No, they're not."
"Yes, they are."
"No, they're not."
"Yes, they are. In fact, you're mean too."
"No, I'm not."
"Yes, you're mean AND ugly."
"Stop that."
"You're mean and ugly and can't read."
**Insert gifs of varying subject matter**

Wash. Rinse. Repeat.

Mia_RagazzaTosta

Is it time for butts and cat gifs yet?

and porn profile pics!

bajoyba

Is it time for butts and cat gifs yet?

and porn profile pics!

This is probably how every thread ever should always end from now on.

TR0berts

Is it time for butts and cat gifs yet?

and porn profile pics!

This is probably how every thread ever should always start from now on.

FTFY

mamma_nee

You are so right on ! I have had to delete some of my posts because of bully`s on these board who think only their way is the right and only way to lose weight.

FindingMyPerfection

Perhaps I should have said that I really haven't asked any questions, one or two, barely gotten any response, which is fine, no skin off my nose, as my mom used to say. This is just my observation in general...and from what I've observed, I WON'T be asking any questions.

There is no problem asking questions about a topic you have researched and still need clarification on. In these instances you will find many in this board you classify as mean to be truly helpful.

The problem with this thread is you called out people in general and expected what........ An apology?

jonnythan

You are so right on ! I have had to delete some of my posts because of bully`s on these board who think only their way is the right and only way to lose weight.

Well to be fair, there is literally only one way to lose weight.

Well, two, but we won't count amputations.

Ninkyou

There are an astonishing number of people here who give their time, their talent and their extensive knowledge to new people over and over and over again. Understandably, sometimes they become weary of people arguing with them no matter what advice is given. Of course the favorite topics have already been mentioned but if you don't want a question answered honestly, do not ask it.

The same people who have been labelled "mean," or "the wolf pack" are the same people who have answered my questions (on and off the forums) with grace, patience and kindness. Some of them are my friends, some are not. But all are valuable to me because they've saved me from magic unicorn fixes, injury from stupidity in the gym, and they make me laugh every day.

Don't mistake sarcasm and weariness for meanness. And don't waste the tremendous help these meanies can offer you. They are incredible.

I fully agree.
I don't think I would have made it as far as I have without some of those "mean" people.

The problem is very rarely in asking the question, even if it's one that's been asked a hundred times. If you sincerely ask for help and are willing to consider the advice that educated and successful people give you, you'll most likely have a pleasant experience here. If you ask a question and only want confirmation or one set of responses (particularly when it has to do with fads, pills, or unsustainable/dangerous methods) you're probably going to get hit with a lot of blunt truth.

When I first signed up, I spent a lot of time just reading through the forums to get accustomed to the culture here and gain plenty of beginner's tips. Then I took note of the people who repeatedly offered the same solid advice and had the success and experience to back it up. I've learned a lot from them.

And as in real life, the internet is comprised of all kinds of people. Some of them really are jerks. But kindness and support do not necessarily equate to hand-holding or telling someone what they want to hear. Good advice may not always sound pretty, but sometimes the best you can do for someone is to provide them with factual information and the tools they need to be successful on their own.

Both of these, 100%.

bajoyba

Is it time for butts and cat gifs yet?

and porn profile pics!

This is probably how every thread ever should always start from now on.

FTFY

I can get on board with that.

PixiePops911

It's a fitness website with a side of entertainment. Stay focused on your goals and do not get sucked into the drama. Trust no one because one day someone you trusted will pull the carpet out from you and tell you that you are not trust worthy. I recommend your fitness and food inquiries to professionals and not ask a website full of random people because they may respond with pure entertainment that may upset you.