Why even ask for advice??

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bregrig
bregrig Posts: 154 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Why do I constantly see the same people asking questions and fretting over the same things and NEVER take the advice they are given from the people on here? Why even be on here and ask for advice if you aren't going to listen to everyone but just complain about your situation? We are trying to help! I don't get it. End rant.
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  • BombshellPhoenix
    BombshellPhoenix Posts: 1,693 Member
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    There's a technical term for it think it's like askhole or something:laugh:
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
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  • Veil5577
    Veil5577 Posts: 868 Member
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    Welcome to the internet....
  • LAT1963
    LAT1963 Posts: 1,375 Member
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    :laugh:

    oh, man, I hadn't heard that one before and it is just *soooooo* my sister right now....
  • jkal1979
    jkal1979 Posts: 1,896 Member
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    Most of the time those people are not really asking for advice, they just want validation.
  • SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage
    SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage Posts: 2,668 Member
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    This
  • FlowerFairy493
    FlowerFairy493 Posts: 182
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    ...Yep.... as one of my earlier topics was titled:

    They ask, they complain, and then they don't listen.
  • tibby531
    tibby531 Posts: 717 Member
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    Most of the time those people are not really asking for advice, they just want validation.

    remember, kids; 50 no's and 1 yes still means yes" :wink:
  • SunofaBeach14
    SunofaBeach14 Posts: 4,899 Member
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    Most of the time those people are not really asking for advice, they just want validation.

    ^ This. And, honestly, it's pretty common both on and off the net.
  • MaryJane_8810002
    MaryJane_8810002 Posts: 2,082 Member
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    This
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  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
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    Most of the time those people are not really asking for advice, they just want validation.

    ^ This. And, honestly, it's pretty common both on and off the net.

    This is what I was going to say. My husband's best friend is like this regarding all facets of his life.
  • LAT1963
    LAT1963 Posts: 1,375 Member
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    Most of the time those people are not really asking for advice, they just want validation.

    The best validation is if you do something and it works. :\
  • fivethreeone
    fivethreeone Posts: 8,196 Member
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    WHY CAN'T YOU ALL JUST LET ME BE A VICTIM??
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
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    Why do I constantly see the same people asking questions and fretting over the same things and NEVER take the advice they are given from the people on here? Why even be on here and ask for advice if you aren't going to listen to everyone but just complain about your situation? We are trying to help! I don't get it. End rant.
    Human nature.
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
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    Most of the time those people are not really asking for advice, they just want validation.

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  • Aikigoth
    Aikigoth Posts: 40 Member
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    Yes, why do people ask a random bunch of strangers they have never met before advice and then have the gall to not listen to it? I mean, MFP is only filled with random doctors, dieticans and the like all waiting hand and foot on these little snobs. The merit of the advice given to them is worth more than they ever deserve!

    Oh wait....

    People here, including myself, use MFP as a sounding board because its filled with random people. (I also talk to you guys and licensed professionals.) Usually the advice given includes these wonderful gems:

    1. Links to highly read threads- often that you have read.
    2. Accusations of you lying.
    3. Helpful little phrases like 'calories in, calories out'.
    4. Attacks on the OP's characters when the focus is weight loss.

    Many threads degenerate in useless stuff anyway.

    IMHO, people are here to figure out themselves. We are just tools to help them get there.

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    FWI The poster is looking for validation and trying to sound like a victim. That makes her the same as the people you are mocking.
  • Mikkimeow
    Mikkimeow Posts: 1,282 Member
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    Most of the time those people are not really asking for advice, they just want validation.

    ^ This. And, honestly, it's pretty common both on and off the net.

    Yep. I have actually copied and pasted my responses to many common askhole questions.

    *No you should not buy shakeology
    *Getting rid of (insert higher calorie food deemed as bad) will not necessarily make you lose weight. Eating at a deficit will
    *Just break up
    *Do you weigh your food?
    *Your body cleanses itself, there is no need for a juice cleanse
    *You don't have to eat breakfast to lose weight

    And so on and so forth
  • MizTerry
    MizTerry Posts: 3,763 Member
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    Here honey, your soapbox wasn't very big, use MINE because I see it all the time.

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  • RabbitLost
    RabbitLost Posts: 333 Member
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    I mean, for real, right?

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