Harsh words & bashing instead of support & motivation?

1…456810

Replies

  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    We're all here for the same reason.

    enough-internet-cat_zps5f3ae6f8.gif
  • Wildflower0106
    Wildflower0106 Posts: 247 Member
    No we are not all here for the same reason...
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    I love studying the kinds of posts that people write in the forums. Like... what kinds of topics trend well with tickers that never move? Just a little MFP fun fact. The message is more important than it's giftwrapping :heart:
  • BeachIron
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
    No we are not all here for the same reason...

    Yes we are!!!!!!

    Now support me!!!!!
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    in for the dinosaur post
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    I recently read several posts where fellow MFPers are saying harsh things to one another or pushing their views on others. Aren't we all here for the same reason? To get healthy and maintain a healthy lifestyle for the duration? The last thing I want to see is someone being put down for trying. There is NO excuse for bullies no matter what age, race, weight, etc. Everyone is entitled to their own views, opinions and beliefs and although you do NOT have to agree with them, please keep your negative and self-esteem crunching comments off and just agree to disagree and move on with your own successes. Now, let's get back to helping each other and MOTIVATING and SUPPORTING each other in our journeys! Thanks, and good luck to all!

    Unfortunately, no we're not all here for the same reason.
  • brraanndi
    brraanndi Posts: 325 Member
    We aren't all here for the same thing really, you have to seek out the like minded people and ignore the rest.

    I really don't think the forums are bad at all, people just ask alot of stupid questions or seek support when they are doing something that is so not apropriate for their diets that MFP can lock their posts.

    If you think an agenda is getting pushed on you and you actually feel pushed, I'd avoid forums if I were you because it's pretty tame here.
  • Mainebikerchick
    Mainebikerchick Posts: 1,573 Member
    Old thread is OLD
  • suziepoo1984
    suziepoo1984 Posts: 915 Member
    ok
  • BeachIron
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
    ok

    No. No, it's not.
  • somerisagirlsname
    somerisagirlsname Posts: 467 Member
    Does this old-post-being-searched-and-becoming-popular thing happen often? *coughapril2012cough*
  • Prettypedalpower
    Prettypedalpower Posts: 54
    Well said. Xx world need s more people like you
  • EvgeniZyntx
    EvgeniZyntx Posts: 24,208 Member
    Does this old-post-being-searched-and-becoming-popular thing happen often? *coughapril2012cough*

    How does it compare to the thread you started? Lessons?
  • somerisagirlsname
    somerisagirlsname Posts: 467 Member
    Does this old-post-being-searched-and-becoming-popular thing happen often? *coughapril2012cough*

    How does it compare to the thread you started? Lessons?

    It doesn't really. My thread was MUCH longer. Props to me.
  • leaaa92
    leaaa92 Posts: 164 Member
    I agree, thank you for posting this! I've seen so many people post rude, demeaning, and sarcastic comments to people's questions. I hope they realize that it isn't okay.
  • Musikelektronik
    Musikelektronik Posts: 739 Member
    This again? Really?

    RollingEyesGIF.gif
  • firstsip
    firstsip Posts: 8,399 Member
    I love studying the kinds of posts that people write in the forums. Like... what kinds of topics trend well with tickers that never move? Just a little MFP fun fact. The message is more important than it's giftwrapping :heart:

    My thoughts exactly.
  • twinketta
    twinketta Posts: 2,130 Member
    The topic started 24th April 2012? but kudos to you all for keeping it going
  • Musikelektronik
    Musikelektronik Posts: 739 Member
    #InForSnarkyComments
  • ktsimons
    ktsimons Posts: 294 Member
    Also I think some people don't realize that what worked for them might not work for someone else and if you state what works for you you get jumped on. I always make a point of stating that what I'm saying is what worked for me and that everyone is different. I still get flack for it and told that I'm wrong or doing it wrong or whatever.

    (an example that comes to mind are the constant questions about eating back exercise calories).

    I was bashed to H!@# for saying that i stay away from too much sodium and man made chemicals in food. The thought was that even heating food casues a chemical reaction...REALLY??? that the same as eating PHOSPORIC ACID??
  • firstsip
    firstsip Posts: 8,399 Member
    Also I think some people don't realize that what worked for them might not work for someone else and if you state what works for you you get jumped on. I always make a point of stating that what I'm saying is what worked for me and that everyone is different. I still get flack for it and told that I'm wrong or doing it wrong or whatever.

    (an example that comes to mind are the constant questions about eating back exercise calories).

    I was bashed to H!@# for saying that i stay away from too much sodium and man made chemicals in food. The thought was that even heating food casues a chemical reaction...REALLY??? that the same as eating PHOSPORIC ACID??

    Why do you hate potatoes?
  • BeachIron
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
    I agree, thank you for posting this! I've seen so many people post rude, demeaning, and sarcastic comments to people's questions. I hope they realize that it isn't okay.

    Why do you have to be so mean?
  • ThickMcRunFast
    ThickMcRunFast Posts: 22,511 Member
    post-27657-crazy-hat-with-bread-on-head-g-Tnb2.gif

    eta: I'm loving the audible 'whooosh' I can hear as the point of this particular threadcromance goes over the heads of those who need to listen.
  • RivenV
    RivenV Posts: 1,667 Member
    I agree, thank you for posting this! I've seen so many people post rude, demeaning, and sarcastic comments to people's questions. I hope they realize that it isn't okay.

    Why do you have to be so mean?

    tumblr_mbfjlx73mh1rol1w1.gif
  • LiftAllThePizzas
    LiftAllThePizzas Posts: 17,857 Member
    I love studying the kinds of posts that people write in the forums. Like... what kinds of topics trend well with tickers that never move? Just a little MFP fun fact. The message is more important than it's giftwrapping :heart:
    Yeah that's part of the research I want to do. It definitely appears that people who complain about other people being "mean" on an internet forum aren't nearly as successful. I wonder if it is a result of externalizing control/blame.
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    Glad to see the OP has overcome all the meanness and went on to be successful and...


    Wait what?

    Oh.

    I see.




    Carry on.
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    Does this old-post-being-searched-and-becoming-popular thing happen often? *coughapril2012cough*

    How does it compare to the thread you started? Lessons?

    It doesn't really. My thread was MUCH longer. Props to me.

    Bah! I like this one she's a scamper
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    We're all here for the same reason.

    Still?
    mmhmm
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    The topic started 24th April 2012? but kudos to you all for keeping it going
    So.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    No, wait... I thought people were only mean on this forum recently, and that everything was kittens and rainbows way back when! :sad:

    Have I been lied to???? What if NOW is when everyone's nice, and the worse is yet to come???
This discussion has been closed.

Categories