Quit telling people to "suck it up"

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  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    seriously??


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    omg bad *kitten*.
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    Gene Simmons said it best: Lick it Up. When things don't go your way, just lick it up and move on.
  • nazey25
    nazey25 Posts: 7
    It's also clear that there are some people on here that are only here to make rude comments and create drama. They have no interest in actually participating in MFP for what it has to offer (otherwise their profiles wouldn't be blank). So I guess for those of us who don't like seeing that kind of behaviour we should just ignore the morons who have nothing better to do with their days!
  • Helenatrandom
    Helenatrandom Posts: 1,166 Member
    As a trainer, I usually have to tell them to "buck up" and "suck it up". Let's face it, if you really can't do it, you won't. If you don't think you can and someone shows you that you really can, it's much easier to believe rather than hearing "yes you can". When I've heard people say "I can't" and the reply is "yes you can", the next usual words following are an excuse as to why they can't.

    In the words of Yoda "Do or do not. There is no TRY".

    A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    I could be wrong, but I would think that people expect to be pushed like that from a personal trainer. (Of course, I would also expect that if they told you that they had shin splints, or a slipped disc or something, you would in your professional capacity give them exercises they could do, and not tell them to suck it up until they were injured.)
    But the same behavior is not appropriate from everybody.
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    WOW. The first response reminded me why I never bother to come on these boards anymore!

    MOCKING her? Really? I love how you have expressed your disagreement with her statement.

    I don't care which way you believe but outright MOCKING HER?

    Immature bullsh|t.


    OP: I'm with you. I take encouragement with a pat on the back better than a militaristic GTFO it.

    And with that, I'm back off these stupid boards.
    ... Except I came in to edit and ended up reading more of the same.

    MFP years ago had caring individuals invested in helping each other, supporting each other.
    Today is appears to be full of trolls.

    *smdh*

    PRECISELY!!! Some people just can't help being RUDE!!! Bless the OP for having the gumption to post this and it did need to be said. . :flowerforyou:
    Bless the OP for making a divisive post that gets everyone up in arms, eh? This whole thread is hypocritical.
  • katyejean
    katyejean Posts: 233 Member
    I like the saying "Suck it up so one day you won't have to suck it in" It's firm and inspiring at the same time. At least, I think it is!
  • whip67
    whip67 Posts: 32
    Gene Simmons said it best: Lick it Up. When things don't go your way, just lick it up and move on.

    It's only right, now.
  • Steven
    Steven Posts: 593 MFP Moderator
    Fists are flying. I'm locking temporarily while I clean this up.

    Steven
    MyFitnessPal Staff
  • Steven
    Steven Posts: 593 MFP Moderator
    Update:

    Regarding the clean-up, I'm not even gonna try. But I will add my perspective, if it has any bearing.

    I heard a great phrase a while back, and it stuck with me. Regarding something blunt and rude said to a stranger in a forum, someone remarked "that showed a great deal of courage.com"

    I do think that things are said on the message boards that would not be said directly to another human being in a shared physical space.

    And I'm saddened by defenses of rude behavior along the lines of "this is what the internet is" or "get off the boards if you can't handle it." Typing at someone is not an excuse to throw away consideration, thoughtfulness, caring, compassion, or any of the other values that allow us to socialize constructively with each other.

    And while I strongly agree that different people respond to different sorts of motivation, there are several modes of communication that MyFitnessPal has decided it will not tolerate: specifically: attacking, mocking, insulting, and belittling. There's far too much of that in this thread to make it worth salvaging.

    Disagree with each other all you like. New ideas aren't generated without a little friction. But add a soupçon of respect and you'll probably avoid locked threads, warnings, strikes, and rants from yours truly.

    OK, taking my soapbox off my high horse now. I'm getting a nosebleed up here.

    Steven
    MyFitnessPal Staff
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