Angry People

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  • danasings
    danasings Posts: 8,218 Member
    I attribute it more to people being over sensitive and/or sheltered, rather than others being "angry". Just because someone says something that is in disagreement, not what one wants to hear, contrary to a stedfast belief doesn't constitute anger, being mean, or bullying.


    I blame the "everyone gets a participation, don't say anything I don't want to hear or it's bullying crowd."

    ^^This. :flowerforyou:

    But I added the flower, so I'm not angry. Right?!? RIGHT?!?!
  • LiftAllThePizzas
    LiftAllThePizzas Posts: 17,857 Member
    I can't recall ever being angry about anything on MFP.

    I got angry when I first saw your profile picture, convinced myself that I could do it, then faceplanted on the first try.
    I was going to say in my previous post that most of my forum time is spent laughing.

    It seems that different people can read the same thread and some of them come away seeing a bunch of anger and others come away seeing a bunch of comedy. (I guess the same applies to profile pics. :laugh: )

    (BTW if you try any of the dives please learn from your previous mistake... take video this time.)

    Oh man, trying one of the dives would be a horrible idea.

    Any recommendation for a waterproof cam?!
    No idea but I might be willing to pitch in a few bucks for the resulting video.:laugh:
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I also think it's common for people to read anger in internet posts that isn't there. Someone might be saying something in a blunt way, but that doesn't mean they're angry. Maybe they're just typing in a hurry.

    As for why people can't disagree nicely: http://cavepeopleandstuff.wordpress.com/2013/08/13/why-cant-humans-just-disagree-nicely/

    Agreed...I'm not remotely an angry person...I have an awesome life..and awesome wife...two awesome little boys at home...a pretty rockin' job...decent pay...and I rock the shat out of my fitness and nutrition....

    That said, I can be blunt and also extremely sarcastic which doesn't always come through in typed word. I don't sugar coat things and I'm pretty to the point so there are a lot of people who think I'm mean...I'm not...I just don't have time for bull**** and I'm not one to sit here and blow smoke up your butt and tell you to just do what works for you if what you're doing flies in the face of sound science. People seem to forget that this weight loss stuff isn't some weird mystery...it's science and math...and pretty basic math at that.

    I really don't get angry except for when people promote very unhealthy ways of going about losing weight...VLCDs...pro-ana threads, etc. Nutrition and fitness are a passion for me and people coming onto forums who know jack **** and promote very unhealthy things really piss me off.

    Also, a lot of people just need to lighten the hell up...contrary to popular belief, you can have some fun and goof around and also be serious about nutrition and fitness...doesn't have to be all...

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    all the time. But a lot of people new to the forums (and apparently the internetz) are all...

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    I also agree with the following...
    I attribute it more to people being over sensitive and/or sheltered, rather than others being "angry". Just because someone says something that is in disagreement, not what one wants to hear, contrary to a stedfast belief doesn't constitute anger, being mean, or bullying.


    I blame the "everyone gets a participation, don't say anything I don't want to hear or it's bullying crowd."

    A number of my employees are of this way and it's horrible...they are the worst employees ever...cannot wait for this generation to grow up and grow a pair. Bunch of pansies *kitten*.
  • ShellyBell999
    ShellyBell999 Posts: 1,482 Member
    :angry: = :sad: :cry:

    :happy: = :laugh: :flowerforyou:
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    In...

    ...not angry (and haven't been angry about anyone here in at least six months, and that was someone on my FL, not a random MFPer)...

    ...but still in.
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    We're hungry.

    Never that.


    I'm actually just a jerk in all aspects of life. I'm actually kind of offended so many people have an issue with my personality; talk about rude! It's not okay to tell people to be less goofy but its okay to say I need to change who I as a person because some people don't like it? Da *kitten* is the logic in that?
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    In...

    ...not angry (and haven't been angry about anyone here in at least six months, and that was someone on my FL, not a random MFPer)...

    ...but still in.

    Yeah right dude...

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    LOL...
  • beachlover317
    beachlover317 Posts: 2,848 Member
    I attribute it more to people being over sensitive and/or sheltered, rather than others being "angry". Just because someone says something that is in disagreement, not what one wants to hear, contrary to a stedfast belief doesn't constitute anger, being mean, or bullying.


    I blame the "everyone gets a participation, don't say anything I don't want to hear or it's bullying crowd."

    Agree. The whole generation of people that can not take disappointment or someone telling them they are wrong, is sad to me. It's part of life and a lesson we all had to learn to be successful.
    You are wrong.

    Thanks. I need someone to tell me that once in a while. I'm from a generation that had parents that didn't coddle us. So -

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  • oceanbreeze27
    oceanbreeze27 Posts: 66 Member
    I can't speak for other people's anger. However, I do think most of the toxic posts come from people who find safety behind their computer screen. More often than not, they'd never say what they type to the person's face. But because of the anonymity factor, they just let loose. It can be upsetting but I guess it's a price we pay as we toddle along in the digital age. :o)
  • tehboxingkitteh
    tehboxingkitteh Posts: 1,574 Member
    In...

    ...not angry (and haven't been angry about anyone here in at least six months, and that was someone on my FL, not a random MFPer)...

    ...but still in.

    Yeah right dude...

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    LOL...
    IN
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    the people that are angry, their anger is more about them and their own "Stuff" than anything to do with the person they are directing it at....

    i dont take it personally, it really speaks more about that person spewing the negativity than anyone else...

    Just because your mommy told you that you're special and the other kids are just mean because they aren't doesn't make it true. It certainly isn't a mentality you should carry into adult life.
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
    Why are people on the internet so...angry? :huh: Every day on these forums there are multiple posts of someone just ripping apart some other person, or type of person, or group of people.

    and everyday there's another butthurt noob who thinks sharing a differing opinion and being honest is "hating" and "bullying" and is only done by "meanies" and "internet trolls"...and they feel compelled to start yet another thread about it.

    ETA: awesome gif.
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  • ShellyBell999
    ShellyBell999 Posts: 1,482 Member
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  • psych101
    psych101 Posts: 1,842 Member
    I think sometimes its because people post a thread wanting everyone to agree with them, then when they don't they get all butt hurt


    I don't think I've seen much 'anger' around this place but I guess its all about your perception
  • smelius22
    smelius22 Posts: 334 Member
    Someone posts this exact thread at least 3 times a month..

    Some people on the forums are mean. Won't change.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    in…to find out more about internet anger and the angry people of MFP
  • smelius22
    smelius22 Posts: 334 Member
    Why are people on the internet so...angry? :huh: Every day on these forums there are multiple posts of someone just ripping apart some other person, or type of person, or group of people.

    and everyday there's another butthurt noob who thinks sharing a differing opinion and being honest is "hating" and "bullying" and is only done by "meanies" and "internet trolls"...and they feel compelled to start yet another thread about it.

    ETA: awesome gif.
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    ah, beat me to it.
  • Myhaloslipped
    Myhaloslipped Posts: 4,317 Member
    I think there are many misunderstandings because we are unable to rely upon things like tone of voice, facial expressions, etc. on the internet. I hold back many comments that would be funny if people could hear me say them but possibly insulting in written form.
  • LiftAllThePizzas
    LiftAllThePizzas Posts: 17,857 Member
    I attribute it more to people being over sensitive and/or sheltered, rather than others being "angry". Just because someone says something that is in disagreement, not what one wants to hear, contrary to a stedfast belief doesn't constitute anger, being mean, or bullying.


    I blame the "everyone gets a participation, don't say anything I don't want to hear or it's bullying crowd."

    Agree. The whole generation of people that can not take disappointment or someone telling them they are wrong, is sad to me. It's part of life and a lesson we all had to learn to be successful.
    You are wrong.

    Thanks. I need someone to tell me that once in a while. I'm from a generation that had parents that didn't coddle us.
    No problem. I'm a giver. :bigsmile:
  • smelius22
    smelius22 Posts: 334 Member
    Another thing I've seen is people getting waaay too sensitive, as others have stated. and it blows up into more than needed..

    I once said to a girl "move along, trollup" on a thread because she wanted everyone to tell her she was right for persuing an engaged man. And I meant it like a light-hearted tease. Wow that one blew up in my face.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    Why are people on the internet so...angry? :huh: Every day on these forums there are multiple posts of someone just ripping apart some other person, or type of person, or group of people.

    and everyday there's another butthurt noob who thinks sharing a differing opinion and being honest is "hating" and "bullying" and is only done by "meanies" and "internet trolls"...and they feel compelled to start yet another thread about it.

    ETA: awesome gif.
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    ^ I am going to go with this …

    I don't know how many times I post something in a thread that is not "angry" and then someone comes flying in and accusing me of "bullying" being "rude" "snarky" etc…..it just makes me laugh …just because I think your master cleanse is bunk does not mean I am bullying….
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    Another thing I've seen is people getting waaay too sensitive, as others have stated. and it blows up into more than needed..

    I once said to a girl "move along, trollup" on a thread because she wanted everyone to tell her she was right for persuing an engaged man. Wow that one blew up in my face.

    whooooops….LOL
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    Oh, and I'm a lot nicer on the MFP forums than I am in real life...because in interpersonal interactions, I can judge the reaction and push the limits. In text, I take a more measured approach and am slow to escalate it. Well, that the CG (all hail) in real life isn't nearly as restrictive as it is here.

    *shrug*
  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
    I'm glad you got this thread posted in the nick of time. I think we're going for a record for February - "the most 'mean people on the internet' threads in a month" award. Are we in the double digits yet? We have to be.
  • beachlover317
    beachlover317 Posts: 2,848 Member
    the people that are angry, their anger is more about them and their own "Stuff" than anything to do with the person they are directing it at....

    i dont take it personally, it really speaks more about that person spewing the negativity than anyone else...

    Just because your mommy told you that you're special and the other kids are just mean because they aren't doesn't make it true. It certainly isn't a mentality you should carry into adult life.

    But RDJ can -

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  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    I'm glad you got this thread posted in the nick of time. I think we're going for a record for February - "the most 'mean people on the internet' threads in a month" award. Are we in the double digits yet? We have to be.

    they are running close to "sugar addiction", "sugar is evil", and "Paleo"
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  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
    For the same reason we have people shooting people over texting during previews in the movie theater or because the people in the car they parked close to is booming their music too loud. People seem to want control over everyone else, but they lack the ability to control themselves.

    hold on....lemme.....wait.... *reads again*

    lemme get this straight...you are equating people posting a different opinion on the internet to shooting someone?

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  • devil_in_a_blue_dress
    devil_in_a_blue_dress Posts: 5,214 Member
    Mean people, funny people....

    SAME THING
  • PrettyPearl88
    PrettyPearl88 Posts: 368 Member
    Why are people on the internet so...angry? :huh: Every day on these forums there are multiple posts of someone just ripping apart some other person, or type of person, or group of people. They seem to be personally offended by the actions of people they've never even met, and it's always over the most inconsequential things. I really can't relate and am genuinely curious as to what makes some of you guys so angry about what other people do or say.

    Many reasons:

    -Some people are cowards in real life and use the internet to lash out at others while hiding behind their keyboards.
    -Some people actually have serious anger issues.
    -Some people have absolutely no patience with others; virtually every little thing that anyone else does annoys them like crazy and makes them go from sweet and nice to snarky b**** mode in 0.5 seconds flat.
    -Some people truly mean well, but their direct and "straight to the point" style of writing comes across as rude over the internet because no one can see their facial expressions or hear their tone of voice.
    -Some people are overly sensitive and take offense at virtually everything.
    -Some people were never taught how to communicate with others and disagree and debate with civility and grace; they interpret a simple disagreeing response as "being mean."
    -Some people are either a little slow or just too logical and literal and as a result, are incapable of detecting sarcasm.
    -Some people are a little boring and have no sense of humor and no appetite for comic relief.
    -Finally, some people are just plain rude, snarky, and negative all the time and they couldn't care less about social grace or being kind and considerate to others. They justify their behavior by saying things like "I'm just blunt. I say exactly what I think and don't sugarcoat the truth. That's just how I am and people just need to accept that." Funny thing is these people are blunt and honest with everyone but themselves; they're not willing to accept the "non-sugarcoated truth" that they're not blunt, they're just rude! :laugh:

    Pretty sure I covered everyone there, myself included! :tongue: :laugh:

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