why do you only accept males or females as friends on MFP?

loseweightjames

I've seen a few woman that flatly refuse to add men as friends. Why is this?

My opinion is they're fake, they're men posing as women to get more female friends and hope they'll say/do something. It is the internet after all.... :huh:

EDIT: nevermind, this 13 page thread answered all my questions:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/542132-women-who-don-t-accept-male-friend-requests

Carl01

My opinion is that everyone is free to use the site as they see fit,each one has different wants and reasons and that overt hinking things is a self destructive habit.

Hope this helps.

kimmianne89

I accept both and I am glad I have as some of my best supports on here are male. That being said I do kind of understand why some girls don't want to accept men. I have personally had to delete some as they aren't being your 'friend' on here for support or motivation but more of a place to meet girls.. I think it is an odd place to try and meet girls. Sometimes it can also put people off from wanting to put their weights or pictures of themself as it can make them more embarrassed.

BondBomb

I know this is hard to believe but people have relationships outside of the internet. Sometimes it complicates thing with a signifigant other to have friends of the opposite sex.
Or maybe they have progress pics in a bikini or underwear that they choose to only show to female friends.
Bottom line is - why are you upset because someone rejects your internet friendship request. Are you as annoyed if the rejector is male?

loseweightjames

I accept both and I am glad I have as some of my best supports on here are male. That being said I do kind of understand why some girls don't want to accept men. I have personally had to delete some as they aren't being your 'friend' on here for support or motivation but more of a place to meet girls.. I think it is an odd place to try and meet girls. Sometimes it can also put people off from wanting to put their weights or pictures of themself as it can make them more embarrassed.

so a woman would be embarrassed if a guy on the internet saw their weight or "before" photos, but if another woman sees it that's ok?

..... i guess, that.... makes sense........ I would think it's all or nothing, unless i was trying to MFP like a dating website, then of course i wouldn't want women to know my weight....... wait, it doesn't report your weight, only how much you lose, right?

rml_16

I've seen a few woman that flatly refuse to add men as friends. Why is this?

This offends you why?

loseweightjames

I know this is hard to believe but people have relationships outside of the internet. Sometimes it complicates thing with a signifigant other to have friends of the opposite sex.
Or maybe they have progress pics in a bikini or underwear that they choose to only show to female friends.
Bottom line is - why are you upset because someone rejects your internet friendship request. Are you as annoyed if the rejector is male?

jealously! Ok that makes sense, if their bf/gf/wife/husband is standing there with a stick saying "don't you dare add any men/women on the internet!" i can see why they wouldn't add them, i had one of those relationships.... it didn't last, surprise

yes, it's annoying, to be told "i don't want to know you", no matter who it's from

rml_16

Why do some people keep their profiles private so their non-friends can only see their avatars? They must be fake.

yesiamaduck

Some people prefer the company of certain people.... I'm open minded as to who I accept as friends but almost as a default will be more keen to accept/add people around my age & into music/video games or alternative culture. I don't see this as much different to people choosing to add guys/girls... though some people have had bad experiences on this website where male members (and female members) 'chase' them online. I've heard of peoples experiences and I totally understand why they'd be sceptical of adding a member of the opposite sex ever again.

Qarol

I only accept males or females.

dpwellman

I accept cash.

loseweightjames

i'm seeing a lot of "You are ignoring this user" posts on here, sorry if i don't reply, it's because i'm ignoring you for whatever reason

_GlaDOS_

I accept both, but am picky about male friends I accept. Many men around here are douche canoes.

CoachMaritova

I only accept males or females.

Yep; me, too.

76tech

because maybe some of the females get tired of being hit on by guys, or getting downright creepy messages via PM.

i accept and encourage creepy messages of course

CoachMaritova

i'm seeing a lot of "You are ignoring this user" posts on here, sorry if i don't reply, it's because i'm ignoring you for whatever reason

wow.

yesiamaduck

I accept both, but am picky about male friends I accept. Many men around here are douche canoes.

Hey sister! The same can be said about the women *snaps fingers*

The world will be a better place once we accept the world is full of douche canoes and they come in different shapes and sizes.

Contrarian

I'm an android.

yesiamaduck

I'm an android.

Beep beep?

CoachMaritova

I accept cash.

I saw a church sign once in Atlanta that said, "We accept all denominations... especially 50's and 100's."

no joke.

taso42

I am very consistent in that I deny most friend requests.

loseweightjames

i'm seeing a lot of "You are ignoring this user" posts on here, sorry if i don't reply, it's because i'm ignoring you for whatever reason

wow.

you have 300+ posts, you should know there are a LOT of trolls on the MFP forums. I just ignore them, it's easier that way.

76tech

I'm an android.

Beep beep?

quit the dirty talk

ScatteredThoughts

it's because i'm ignoring you for whatever reason

Good idea.

A plonk for OP.

Jlfisch

I accept those that motivate me and I motivate them. So of course this happens after you add them as a friend or they add you. I will delete those that are just there for their own personal motivator and have nothing to give back. I don't care if a guy sees my before picture as long as my after picture looks much better LOL

ilookthetype

i'm seeing a lot of "You are ignoring this user" posts on here, sorry if i don't reply, it's because i'm ignoring you for whatever reason

I just died.

BondBomb

i'm seeing a lot of "You are ignoring this user" posts on here, sorry if i don't reply, it's because i'm ignoring you for whatever reason

You only have 170 posts..why so many ignores?

Back to the original question - you would be surprised at how many creepy dudes even here want to add you as a friend and then send messages about how they want to send nude pics of themselves - or want YOU to. Not saying there aren't female creepers...but I havent had this from any women. I still add men as friends but I am selective and delete with extreme swiftness.

kimmianne89

I accept both and I am glad I have as some of my best supports on here are male. That being said I do kind of understand why some girls don't want to accept men. I have personally had to delete some as they aren't being your 'friend' on here for support or motivation but more of a place to meet girls.. I think it is an odd place to try and meet girls. Sometimes it can also put people off from wanting to put their weights or pictures of themself as it can make them more embarrassed.

so a woman would be embarrassed if a guy on the internet saw their weight or "before" photos, but if another woman sees it that's ok?

..... i guess, that.... makes sense........ I would think it's all or nothing, unless i was trying to MFP like a dating website, then of course i wouldn't want women to know my weight....... wait, it doesn't report your weight, only how much you lose, right?

It does make sense, I don't know why but alot of women feel more comfortable with women.. My mum said to me the other day to go to the spa and that I shouldnt feel uncomfortable because it's only women in there. PERSONALLY.. I feel just as uncomfortable with women as I would men lol. Just the way some people work!

IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym

I only accept

rml_16

i'm seeing a lot of "You are ignoring this user" posts on here, sorry if i don't reply, it's because i'm ignoring you for whatever reason

wow.

you have 300+ posts, you should know there are a LOT of trolls on the MFP forums. I just ignore them, it's easier that way.

Since he hasn't responded to me, I assume I'm being ignored. Which makes me think some people don't understand what the word "troll" means on a forum. I don't see any in this thread.

Well, I see one and it's ironic. I love irony.

SimplyShanRunning

I accept both, but am picky about male friends I accept. Many men around here are douche canoes.

agreed