We are here to support eachother... Not to troll.

Pifflesmom

Be nice?

What's nice about seeing someone going down a path of long-term failure and ill health and NOT trying to get some sense into them before it's too late?

I believe the phrase "you catch more flies with honey than vinegar" applies here. You can be informative and make the person aware of their errors without being mean or berating them. Sure there are times when we'd all like to yell, but given this is a community meant for support and help, not nagging, it's better to bite your tongue than to upset someone.

Well said - if you haven't got something helpful to say, then don't say anything at all. We're all here for our own reasons - and we all got here in our own way. Nobody should be criticized or demeaned for their choices - constructive advice, yes...being mean and belittling someone - no.

sarahgilmore

trolls=disagreement

got it

wait, what?

Did you not get the memo?

d2footballJRC

Also if you don't like someone click the little triangle by their name and choose ignore user, problem solved. You have all the control you need, you just have to use it!

Qarol

trolls=disagreement

got it

wait, what?

Did you not get the memo?

My dog ate it...

MrDude_1

trolls=disagreement

got it

wait, what?

hmm.. me thinks someone that knows the "wait, wut?" meme knows the internet well enough to be a troll......

also, if you dont eat more then 11,999 calories you will die, but 12,001 will make you fat.

sunkisses

I'm not here to support anyone, and I'm not here to troll.

SergeantSunshine_reused

:yawn:

Seriously? This again?

Getting a little old eh?

Actually there are a few doctors and very smart people on here.
I'm working my way through my nutrition degree that you :P

xMedullaOblongatax

There are a lot of people here who wish the best... but they have a very terrible way of getting it across, which does more harm than good. One does not have to be a biting, unmannered, sarcastic, rude jerk to deliver a good message. I do agree there are some rude people here, and if I run into them then I just block and forget.

You're not here to take anyone's crap, you are here to improve yourself! I find that few things are more discouraging than a pack of hangers-on calling me a fatty when I am focused and working toward a goal!

Capt_Chev

Also if you don't like someone click the little triangle by their name and choose ignore user, problem solved. You have all the control you need, you just have to use it!

Ha that's awesome, I never knew what that was for!

Thanks!

InnerPinup79

I honestly don't frequent the boards that much because people tend to be rude and forget where they came from when they started. There's a difference with being honest and being rude. The rude ones are insecure just like most of us here are/were and I see it as a way they feel better by putting someone down then getting internet high fives. It's like a popularity contest. Just ignore them doll. They feed off the vulnerable/the newbies. Whatever makes them feel better at night I suppose.

marleebaby

AMEN! I have had some people be rude to me on days where I was really struggling, it doesn't help AT ALL.

chrisc16

I would be wary of any anonymous advice, from anyone. Remember, the formulas used on this site are approximations at best. I would urge anyone who has not lost weight or is struggling to see their own family doctor and/or dietitian so you can get a full physical and blood work so a proper diet can be developed just for you.

Diet alone won't work. You need some exercise to boost your metabolism.

Good luck.

d2footballJRC

Also if you don't like someone click the little triangle by their name and choose ignore user, problem solved. You have all the control you need, you just have to use it!

Ha that's awesome, I never knew what that was for!

Thanks!

Yep more people need to use it, the trolls would go away, and people wouldn't have to get so worked up over things. It'd be a win-win for the board.

catcrazy

I believe the phrase "you catch more flies with honey than vinegar" applies here. You can be informative and make the person aware of their errors without being mean or berating them. Sure there are times when we'd all like to yell, but given this is a community meant for support and help, not nagging, it's better to bite your tongue than to upset someone.

This 100%, you are more likely to get your point across with helpful, informative words than mockery and ill thought out responses.

and with that said I am locking this thread, these threads never end well and I don't fancy sifting through a ton of reports in the morning.

Be good...pretty please :flowerforyou:

CatCrazy
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