So called important questions...

AnnaPixie

I only found the post to show very BAD netiquette. Typing a post in all caps is completely unnecessary. I didn't read more than a few lines before moving on. I have a few pet peeves with this site, but don't need to air them out here.

Like I just said, why stress the little stuff? Ever thought that the poster using caps is new to the internet and has no clue about 'netiquette'?? Jeez!

buggaboo73

OP....You sound like a very logical and unemotional person, this I can see from your responses, you don't get upset you just say what you have to say. You are probably a Math major, correct? Or science. That's fine, even good at times. I respect the way you are replying to these posts and not getting upset.

But you have to have a little tolerance for the fact that we don't all like to color in the lines the way you do. Also, it's a weight loss forum, not NASA. Protocol tends to be a bit lax.....so you have to keep that in mind, breathe deep and keep perspective. That's my advice.

SHBoss1673

well, 2 things, there's no specific rule on the site that bans the posting of non exercise or nutrition related posts, the only restrictions are around politics, religion, and basically anything that's considered flaming or abuse. I don't think this post falls into that category. That's takes away the thought that it might be against the rules. As to whether it's appropriate, that's debatable, but it does focus on a subject that could be (loosely) associated with mental health, which is part of the purview of this site. MFP is based around health and fitness, not just nutrition and diet. So I don't see why it's a problem. Is it offensive to someone? I have a hard time believing in that, but ok I guess it's possible. If someone finds it offensive, they simply need to report the post as such using the report link and that will be the end of it (if Mike and Al agree). Problem solved.