You people do realize

Banks01

The Internet scoffs at your feeble attempt to offer reasonable advice.

Scoffs.

I ignore the scoff and I pose my will

juliecat1

Love this! Im glad youre my friend. :flowerforyou:

brianward81

I tried to post this in a thread a few minute ago. When I clicked POST REPLY, it said the thread was closed. What a waste of time, but it seems to mimmick what the OP was saying. Cheers to you!


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Wow. It seems like everyone in this community is different and get affected by things differently. Who knew?!

You aren't going to change the people who upset you when you complain about the way they do things on here, the internet of all places. All it does is create greater divisions in the community;

"That guy is such a prude!"
or
"She's just a religious nut!" (I've been guilty of coming to that conclusion recently)
or
"She gets attention because she has her ta-tas out in her profile pic"

We all make judgements on people based on these tiny tidbits of info we dish out to each other. Instead of every thread turning into a Us vs Them thing, just post what you want in threads that really interest you and align with your morals. And realise that you will be judged as harshly as you judge others. OP, you can't make a big rant like that and not expect people to bite back, especially when you have made comments the same as those you are ranting about. Not often, that's fair, but what makes a decent amount of flirty/dirty/pun comments to you is completely different to the next person.

Maybe some of these people are lonely and find the people who respond to them makes them feel better that they are getting attention when they can't garner it in the real world. Some of the others, I'd think, are just out to have a laugh and say things they might not be able to in a normal situation.

Is it so hard to scroll the mouse wheel down a few more clicks to get past HornyGuy69's repeated sexual innuendo? Just ignore the users that you don't like and move on. If there is a HornyGuy69 user on here and he's see your post, he isn't going to change. That's HornyGuy69s' thing. Your thing is different as is mine. Also, if sexual inuendo and flirting ain't your thing then don't click on MFP After Dark or Who Wants To Talk Dirty or FMP Crush topics. What do you expect to find in there?

To be clear, I have no issue with you, Darkrider. This rant within a rant thread has just found a home here. I've just noticed that in the few weeks I've been on here I've noticed a really big gap (don't be gross) between users here that is just causing this stupid back and forth (which I can't enough of) of people trying to be the person with better morals. We all have the choice to not click on what we know won't interest us, or read posts by users who have repeatedly resorted to sexual inuendo... I don't even know if this post makes sense so if you don't like what I write, next time you see my profile pic scroll down a little further and be spared the torment!

This is the internet and you have to accept that you are not going to like everything you see.
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MisterDubs303

I have observed that the backlash from people responding to someone making a complaint or stating an opinion that opposes the trend of the thread seems to be much more harsh than the complaint itself much of the time. I'm still trying to figure out why that is so much more noble than just reading past the complaint (as the ad nauseam responses themselves suggest). It seems like the backlash itself has become its own floating thread topic.

ignatiusreilly

I moderate several large email groups and I know how unruly things can get, especially when people have the cloak of anonymity. Given that MFP is pretty much anonymous, I'm always in awe at how civilized, helpful and supportive (with the occasional exception) the MFP community consistently is. It's really a beautiful thing.

TheBraveryLover

Wait, aren't you making a post to complain about what people post... complaining about... what other people post?

Seriously though, it's the internet. People are going to be jerks because they can.

LOL Good point. In all seriousness though, I see his point, no matter how ironic it is. I tend to skip over the (rare) drama and oversensitivity (unless I'm in the mood to be distracted from life), because I'm on here for motivation, ideas, and logging.

NightSox

...this site is mostly anonymous...

Let's examine a few facts.
The VAST majority of you don't use real names, that's a way for you to remain anonymous as you'd like...

What? That's just despicable!

99Tinkerbell

Agreed way to go!

Banks01

I moderate several large email groups and I know how unruly things can get, especially when people have the cloak of anonymity. Given that MFP is pretty much anonymous, I'm always in awe at how civilized, helpful and supportive (with the occasional exception) the MFP community consistently is. It's really a beautiful thing.

I see that everyday in my small group of friends too

rml_16

remember this is a self help website, not high school.

Darn it. I think I took a wrong turn somewhere ...

Seriously, though, I saw far less drama in high school (and even middle school) than I see on most Internet message boards. I think there are a lot of bored, easily-offended people out there who need hobbies.

spicy618

Agree 100%

skittybang

Anonymous? Ya, right. Then answer me this, why did that guy say I had to give him my SS#, mother's maiden name, and my credit card #?? Get the facts straight before you start preaching about anonymity.

angelicdisgrace

I had something brilliant to say and it's gone. Wtg?

k2quiere

I don't even know if this post makes sense so if you don't like what I write, next time you see my profile pic scroll down a little further and be spared the torment!____________________________________________________________________________

I personally seek out threads with pics of people who start *kitten*...makes my day interesting The OP started an enjoyable thread yesterday, so I figure this one had to be just as interesting. Well, maybe it isn't, but discussion, even disagreements are healthy, and they burn calories, which means, I have more exercise calories to eat back :laugh:

myofibril

that this site is mostly anonymous, created to share and help, and like it or not, isn't something to get so worked up over.

Really? I never knew...my whole internet experience has now become ten times better! Why didn't I think of that? Thank you so much for pointing that out to me. Wow. What a guy...

Banks01

Anonymous? Ya, right. Then answer me this, why did that guy say I had to give him my SS#, mother's maiden name, and my credit card #?? Get the facts straight before you start preaching about anonymity.

ugh, well, I like my new car! Please dont check your statements or credit report for a few months.


Gertrude? Really?

_beachgirl_

I think I love you.

ditto...in a totally hetero way.

Not that there is anything wrong with that.

Hahaha

Do I see a bromance starting here?

Banks01

I think I love you.

ditto...in a totally hetero way.

Not that there is anything wrong with that.

Hahaha

Do I see a bromance starting here?

I think they left me out too. Always a bridesmaid.

k2quiere

I think they left me out too. Always a bridesmaid.

I think all the love was meant for you...more like a triangle from my perspective

_beachgirl_

I think I love you.

ditto...in a totally hetero way.

Not that there is anything wrong with that.

Hahaha

Do I see a bromance starting here?

I think they left me out too. Always a bridesmaid.

I think all the love was meant for you...most like a triangle from my perspective

Mena ja toi?

Banks01

Oh, add to the original post, silly thread deletion. Seriously yo



Let's get the party started!

routerguy666

Man, you sure got someone's party started. Two deletes in < 2 minutes.

janiecorona

Hmm, idk, I have a lot of family and friends (in real life) on here and as far as the people I have added (approx. 50 or so), they have all been nice and encouraging. All the forums I have participated in, I've never had any problems or drama. What does that say?

Oh, and Janie Corona is my name :P

Kaycurrier

I know I love you, and I use my real name!

and yes I delete friends once I see they are just drama filled, can't stand that!

Banks01

Hmm, idk, I have a lot of family and friends (in real life) on here and as far as the people I have added (approx. 50 or so), they have all been nice and encouraging. All the forums I have participated in, I've never had any problems or drama. What does that say?

Oh, and Janie Corona is my name :P

We may be the only ones using our real names


You're having the experience we all should and came here for. When I posted that last night, there was a bunch of silly stuff flying around.

BrettPGH

wooo it's time to party but responsibly and in a non-offensive way that everyone can agree with.

I didn't want to use an exclamation point. That might have been too much.

Who else is in the mood for water with a twist of lemon? That's right we got lemon twists in this hizzziiiieee!

Banks01

Man, you sure got someone's party started. Two deletes in < 2 minutes.

Some people dance, some delete.


I'm going to fill my glass and celebrate

jamesdelong

jamesdelong says what?

McKayMachina

I ARE HIGHLY OFFENDED BY THIS AND I'S GON' REPORT YOU NAO!

RARRRR

BrettPGH

I would like to apologize. I did end up using an exclamation point in my post above. Clearly I was over the top.