You have to be kidding.

kiminita
kiminita Posts: 150 Member
edited October 5 in Chit-Chat
This is just an annoyed rant, for those of you that care to read through it.
I received a message from someone here on MFP with whom I have had no prior contact. And they told me to think about changing my profile picture. I wish I could appreciate such an effort, but I really do not. I was informed by this person that people cannot take me seriously, and that I should consider not doing this to myself. I am completely baffled!
I told this person that the picture is meant to remind people not to take things to seriously. How ironic, huh? Honestly this website is awesome, and I have been fortunate enough to encounter some pretty nice people that do not judge me over this. That being said, I really do not care if people can't take me seriously on a forum. You will most likely NEVER ever meet me. I am a very career and goal oriented young woman. I am educated, and I am dedicated to my family, education and health. My presence on this website says at least that much. Messages telling me that I am a "child" and that I am doing something terrible to myself are what I believe to be attempts to bully and harass. Although some may see this as a form of advice, or that they are trying to inform me of how to better improve my image online, it really is not. It just isn't. It's extremely condescending. If this person sends me a third message, I will consider it harassment.
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  • chevy88grl
    chevy88grl Posts: 3,937 Member
    Are you kidding me?


    Some people need to relax. Take a deep breath and enjoy life.


    Don't let them bother you.

    My profile pic is my car with a red nose and reindeer antlers on it... should I not be taken seriously because I dress my car up as Rudolph for the holidays? *shakes head*
  • kevinlynch3
    kevinlynch3 Posts: 287 Member
    Just block them...if they have messaged you twice..its already two times too many.
  • drog2323
    drog2323 Posts: 1,343 Member
    Report and block!!
  • jamk1446
    jamk1446 Posts: 5,577 Member
    I like the picture. I think it makes you memorable.
  • janet_pratt
    janet_pratt Posts: 747 Member
    Profile pics are a form of self expression. What kind of self important busy body tells someone what kind of profile pic to use? Sheesh!

    I spent all October with a profile pic of me in a cat face.
  • Thena81
    Thena81 Posts: 1,265 Member
    nah, keep it! it's awesome! and hey, add me if ya like!!
  • kiminita
    kiminita Posts: 150 Member
    And...alas, they sent me a third message:



    **Edited by Moderator to remove quoted PM from other user"


    What a way to project! Obviously someone cares a bit too much about being taken seriously.
  • scapez
    scapez Posts: 2,018 Member
    Keep the picture. Block the idiot. :)
  • melbaby925
    melbaby925 Posts: 613
    I like your profile pic!

    Some people just have too much time on their hands.

    I just saw your post about the 3rd message...BLOCK that person! Talk about a weirdo.
  • Thena81
    Thena81 Posts: 1,265 Member
    I like the picture. I think it makes you memorable.




    well said
  • BGabbart
    BGabbart Posts: 173 Member
    OMG crazy, I love the pic and I love to laugh.
  • LillyMosley
    LillyMosley Posts: 166
    Just block them...if they have messaged you twice..its already two times too many.

    Yes agree totally, love your picture! Why do any of have us have to be taken "seriously" on a weight loss page anyway?
  • Thena81
    Thena81 Posts: 1,265 Member
    oh wow! you have a stalker!! lol
  • chevy88grl
    chevy88grl Posts: 3,937 Member
    I say... report them. Seriously. Block and report. They need to back off and find something else to do. :)
  • tnic86
    tnic86 Posts: 134 Member
    Wow. They sound seriously crazy.
  • curlyclo
    curlyclo Posts: 243 Member
    Wow wtf! Block them and report them for sure. 1 message is 1 too many if you ask me... for someone who's not even a contact of yours? Ridiculous.
  • kiminita
    kiminita Posts: 150 Member
    I knew posting this would make me feel better. You guys all ROCK MY SOCKS. *MAKES ANOTHER CROSS EYED FACE*
  • Jacole18
    Jacole18 Posts: 716 Member
    Wow, I'm sorry you had to deal with that. That person is probably very miserable. Who cares anyway. I think your pic is cute and funny! :)
  • kiminita
    kiminita Posts: 150 Member
    oh wow! you have a stalker!! lol

    Dude, everywhere I go!!! LOL
  • janet_pratt
    janet_pratt Posts: 747 Member
    And...alas, they sent me a third message:



    What a way to project! Obviously someone cares a bit too much about being taken seriously.

    Report and block! Hostile stalker.
  • engineman312
    engineman312 Posts: 3,450 Member
    ok, i vote that we all change our proofile picture to that face, right now.
  • DWilbanks
    DWilbanks Posts: 420 Member
    When I saw your pic my first thought was "Now there's a peson who knows how to have fun". I loved it. Don't let some random person even make you rant. They wouldn't know fun if it bit them on the .. well you know.
  • spennato
    spennato Posts: 360 Member
    I can say I do not think that you are not serious because of your picture....I can say that I have suggested that a MFP user change their Username because I thought it was negative to her and that she should think higher of herself. But your picture is Fun!!!:smile:
  • Gay11nell
    Gay11nell Posts: 166 Member
    Are you sure this is not someone you know? Whether someone is taking serious on this site is not based on our profile pics, but rather the the commitment you make to your MFPs! It's crazy how people think and funny how they think other wants to hear their craziness!!!!! Maybe you post different funny pic everyday - drive him/her crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lmbo!
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,422 Member
    Shall I send my very large Snow Leopard to "speak" with that person?


    Don't forget, everyone here is hungry. But that seems to be searching for trouble to bother to send you a PM about your picture....
  • belcourtgirl
    belcourtgirl Posts: 1
    If you lost 88 lbs with your way of life and expressing yourself you are doing something right in how you are playing this wellness game. You are awesome. Ignore the butthead.
  • kiminita
    kiminita Posts: 150 Member
    I appreciate all the love! I think that as a young woman, my intelligence and cognitive capabilities are challenged. I just had to let them know that I am completely able to communicate effectively and that I have a sharp tongue. This person just better be happy I didn't stoop to their level and unleash my politically motivated wrath.
  • ADobs
    ADobs Posts: 160 Member
    I personally like your picture. Clearly that person has no life and therefore you shouldn't even waste a second of your time on them. Delete, block and move on :)
  • bayles1
    bayles1 Posts: 408 Member
    What a very small minded individual this person must be,not to mention a wannabe bully. Get them reported.
  • scorpiogirl100
    scorpiogirl100 Posts: 47
    Wow...that person needs to get a life...the fact that they took the time to tell you this..just says that they have nothing better to do...maybe this person needs to focus on their own life rather than everybody else...btw I love your pic!!! do what YOU like and what makes YOU happy:happy: :happy:
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