Just a thought

Marla64

Just a thought....


Why do people start threads like this and never return to join the discussion caused by the hand-gernade they launched?


I see that more on this forum than anywhere else.

INCOMING!!!!!!!!

mjfer123

I agree with icandoit.
When its the same questions daily, maybe there should be a mandatory read section or make it better known that you can search and look back at old topics.
Plenty of people, old and new, have been extremely informative, some have posted whole medical journal entries for our knowledge.
I think the burnout comes from responding to the same thing all the time.
Between the TOM threads, the what should I do if I binge threads, etc., its all very monotonous.
A lot of questions have already been answered a hundred times.
(insert beating dead horse smilie)
If people took the time to use the site that mike designed and search, you would get a larger wealth of information.
The constant bickering and uneasiness has led to people leaving in the past month or so.
Its becoming uncomfortable and unfriendly.
Now posts have to be scrutinized by Mike and locked if they take a complete turn towards downright fighting.

All in all, we are all here to lose weight, but please know that you can get information a lot faster by searching, and you will get more than if you post a question.

A veterans topic area would be wonderful, because there would be more advanced levels of questions, things outside the typical, I hit a plateau what now? question.

SoupNazi

Frankly, I'm getting a little burned out on all this bickering and arguing. Just because you have an opinion does not make it right.

I'm afraid that if these public disagreements do not stop, Mike is going to pull the plug on MFP all together.

MFP'ers should never fear bringing up new ideas. I personally think that Mike should create a "Give Me Feedback" link that goes to him only so that things suggested aren't criticized or scrutinized. You can PM him, but alot of folks do not know that and when they click the feedback link, they have no idea their post will be public. I see this was posted in the chit chat thread and maybe had it been directed strictly to Mike it would not have tension and opposition interlaced within the replies.

Nice idea btw, icandoit. You are looking fantastic!

Thank you and have a nice day.

hmmm that is a really good idea, soupy. Kinda like the suggestion box at work. I dont think any one would make a suggestion if they had to post it on a 10 x 10 white board in the middle of the room!
I really was just trying to be silly....break the tension and laugh a little. :brokenheart:

You are silly. Thanks for always making the best of things AWTY. :flowerforyou:

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SoupNazi

Soup needs help. :grumble:

I pay someone very well for that Max. :blushing:

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SoupNazi

Can you get a refund?

Nah....I paid him with chickens.

sindyb9

I have been here a while and have watched the boards. Everyone should be able to bring up a topic if you dont like the topic dont post. I love to help new and old. I learn new things everyday and would be lost with out the support of my MFP. Just my thoughts on the topic I think it is great for people who have been here a long time to discuss things and dont think it was intended to keep new people from posting if anything it would be helpful to them as they would learn about the things we are dealing with. Like I said just my thoughts. :bigsmile: icandoit you look great glad to see you on the boards :drinker:

WillPillageYourVillageForFood

I love Soups av, it sums up life perfectly. KEEP IT!!!!!!!:bigsmile:

SoupNazi

I love Soups av, it sums up life perfectly. KEEP IT!!!!!!!:bigsmile:

:laugh:

:flowerforyou:

mjfer123

I love Soup.:flowerforyou:
she gives me tacos and burritos.
And the best jerky.:smooched:

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Javancub

Just a thought....


Why do people start threads like this and never return to join the discussion caused by the hand-gernade they launched?


I see that more on this forum than anywhere else.

Good point Max. I was just thinking that myself.

age1389

I don't know if that help having it seperate. I've noticed most of the veterans posting on the chit-chat, fun and games part and not really asking questions just having fun. Being a "veteran" myself I really don't have much more questions I could ask that I haven't read on here already. I mean you don't have to hit a platueau to be a veteran. (Just one question that may be brought up)
Yeah I see questions asked over and over again but that was happening when I first started last year and the then veterans were complaining about it then too:laugh:
So I don't know...just my 2 cents.....



-Adrienne

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age1389

I don't know if that help having it seperate. I've noticed most of the veterans posting on the chit-chat, fun and games part and not really asking questions just having fun. Being a "veteran" myself I really don't have much more questions I could ask that I haven't read on here already. I mean you don't have to hit a platueau to be a veteran. (Just one question that may be brought up)
Yeah I see questions asked over and over again but that was happening when I first started last year and the then veterans were complaining about it then too:laugh:
So I don't know...just my 2 cents.....



-Adrienne

Well, you get a "I'm hawt" free pass.

:flowerforyou:

:laugh: :blushing:

-Adrienne

SoupNazi

I love Soup.:flowerforyou:
she gives me tacos and burritos.
And the best jerky.:smooched:

:smooched:

There will be extras for you now.:blushing:

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mjfer123

I love Soup.:flowerforyou:
she gives me tacos and burritos.
And the best jerky.:smooched:

:smooched:

There will be extras for you now.:blushing:

SCORE:happy:

I love my soupy:flowerforyou:

Fitness_Chick

I dunno-- my two cents-- this is all getting silly. "These boards" for us, "those boards" for them-- this topic here, that silliness there-- oh my-- like Ms. Chick, I don't know what constitutes a newbie or a veteran, either-- but, please-- we're all in the same boat, who the heck cares when we started rowing?

Marla ....excellent points...I'm glad you took time to share:flowerforyou:

Hope you ALL have a great Day! :drinker:

WillPillageYourVillageForFood

I love Soups av, it sums up life perfectly. KEEP IT!!!!!!!:bigsmile:

Well, you're from Arkansas. That explains it.

I used to be from Texas but had enough sense to leave. :laugh: I am going to be in the Ft. Worth area this weekend though so I will be hunting you down mister! All I need to do is go to the stinky Trinity River and look for your van.

SoupNazi

I love Soups av, it sums up life perfectly. KEEP IT!!!!!!!:bigsmile:

Well, you're from Arkansas. That explains it.

I used to be from Texas but had enough sense to leave. :laugh: I am going to be in the Ft. Worth area this weekend though so I will be hunting you down mister! All I need to do is go to the stinky Trinity River and look for your van.

ROFLMBO!!!!!!!!!!

Fitness_Chick

Wow. I would be figured as a old one I guess. But I feel that it is to each their own.
I am still struggling and learning everyday. But that is not saying that it is right to have a designated group for just oldies. But that is my opinion. I don't post a whole lot, but when I do it is on a subject or a topic that I like or am apart of some challenge. It is your choice to post or not. If you don't like the topic then don't read it. If it is a repeat question then don't respond and move on. Please Please don't put it here on the boards for Newbies to read and not feel welcome.

Mike wanted a place for everybody to be able to post what they wish or have questions on.
Mike made this site for everybody new or old.
If you want to have discussions like this maybe it would be better to PM each other or make a scheduled time in the Chat room.
This is just my opinion. I am sad that some members have decided to leave too. But they have moved on. I can understand that.
Okay with that said.
Hope I didn't step on peoples toes but it seems that a lot of toes have been stepped on lately.
Have a great day.
Melissa

Thanks for taking time out to share you thoughts Melissa.:flowerforyou: ..I agree with so much of what you've shared....

Valid point... I have to agree.....the PM's/private chats.... perhaps that's the place for those that don't enjoy being on the boards to share their thoughts.... not out in the open where those of us that enjoy it here are...... not meaning to silence anyone but...... If I joined a group and my first view was squabbling...I have to say....it's not a pretty site. I'm not so sure I'd want to be sticking around:noway:

I love it here , it's working for me, that's why I STAY.... I feel it's unfortunate so many have burned out... but we all know we can leave at any time.... the door goes both ways.:drinker:

I'm not meaning that in a rude way...I"m simply saying... if I didn't want to be someone where & all I could do is whine about how I hate this and this isn't the same and yadda x 3....I would simply leave and find a place that worked better for me

...I don't know that I would stick around & continue to whine about it over and over again to the effect that everyone else is then effected, something about that just doesn't seem fair to the rest of us.:huh:

:flowerforyou: back to my happy place with my MFP buds now:bigsmile: :smooched:

Fitness_Chick

I dunno-- my two cents-- this is all getting silly. "These boards" for us, "those boards" for them-- this topic here, that silliness there-- oh my-- like Ms. Chick, I don't know what constitutes a newbie or a veteran, either-- but, please-- we're all in the same boat, who the heck cares when we started rowing?

OMG...glancing back... I giggled once again seeing your lil squabbling lil guys Marla... tee hee hee....to ofunny.... just plain too funny...if it wasn't true!! That is exactly what it's like around here at times....ALOT of times:laugh: :drinker: ....

Fitness_Chick

I dunno-- my two cents-- this is all getting silly. "These boards" for us, "those boards" for them-- this topic here, that silliness there-- oh my-- like Ms. Chick, I don't know what constitutes a newbie or a veteran, either-- but, please-- we're all in the same boat, who the heck cares when we started rowing?

I just thought this was really funny!!!!

:laugh: :drinker:

Marla64

I dunno-- my two cents-- this is all getting silly. "These boards" for us, "those boards" for them-- this topic here, that silliness there-- oh my-- like Ms. Chick, I don't know what constitutes a newbie or a veteran, either-- but, please-- we're all in the same boat, who the heck cares when we started rowing?

OMG...glancing back... I giggled once again seeing your lil squabbling lil guys Marla... tee hee hee....to ofunny.... just plain too funny...if it wasn't true!! That is exactly what it's like around here at times....ALOT of times:laugh: :drinker: ....

:flowerforyou:

Fitness_Chick

Just a thought....


Why do people start threads like this and never return to join the discussion caused by the hand-gernade they launched?


I see that more on this forum than anywhere else.

yea, totally hear what you're saying....I can clearly picture one that totally blew itself out of the water big time and whoosh we never saw the poster again....except in similair grenade threads:laugh: :noway:

Phoenix_Rising

An MFP Vet.
When was the great war of MFP??? :laugh:
I came back from it having lost 43lbs. Yahoo!! :bigsmile:

Marla64

An MFP Vet.
When was the great war of MFP??? :laugh:
I came back from it having lost 43lbs. Yahoo!! :bigsmile:

Weeeeeee are the champions my friennnnds--