Why are some of you so angry?

soontobesam

I've seen some pretty inspiring stuff on MFP and some really amazing people who offer the knowledge they've accumulated to help out a newb or someone struggling to find a solution.

That being said I've seen some pretty hostile stuff from some of you too.

Why are you so angry - why do you feel the need to rip someones head off about something they wrote? Does it not make more sense to just skip the post all together?

You must be exhausted.

amylynn96

im gonna go ahead and maybe guess they either arent happy with themselves to begin with and are just "ugly" people and i dont mean physcially ugly i mean ugly personilities. ORRR they are just haters. That being said i enjoy the positivity and motvation and ignore the ugly

csalter61

I agree with you. This is a weight loss and fitness support site, so let's be supportive!

weighlossforbaby

I agree! A lot of these people who respond to a post is very judgmental.

CMmrsfloyd

Keep in mind also that sometimes the person typing a response intends it to be read in a very matter-of-fact tone, however with a lack of actual tone and facial expression to go with the words, sometimes the intent can be misinterpreted. Yes sometimes people are just plain mean/rude, but sometimes they really are trying to share information but it comes across badly to some readers.

emmersbear

I've been wondering that too. I just try to ignore those people and focus on the positive. I think it's so easy on the internet to be meaner than you might be in real life because you don't have to see someone's reaction. :ohwell:

AABru

I feel like so many things are said in social media that would never EVER be said in real life. It is easy to be rude when you don't have to look the person in the face and see their reaction. I also believe that sarcasm doesn't translate well when it is read--it is just mean.

wildboar1

Caloric deficit makes me very irritable so whenever someone posts about "cleanses" or "organic water" I get a little perturbed.

Stinkerbelle84

Agreed! I am all for different opinions, but not straight up bashing! Maybe people are cranky because they are hungry?!?!? I know I am cranky when I am hungry, for sure

sun33082

They're hungry.

IronmanPanda

I've seen some pretty inspiring stuff on MFP and some really amazing people

You must be exhausted.

Awww... Thanks! And yes I am totally exhausted.

LemonBurns

I suppose maybe they are in permanent PMS mode? Or completely filled with Too much testosterone? Or perhaps they are trying to be the "Cool-Kid" that they so desperately wanted to be in school? I know - They're Attention *kitten* - that's it... they are looking for attention, be it positive or negative - WAIT - they're Toddlers acting out! That's it, they are all BABIES!! There. Figured it out.

aproc

I agree that there are a good bit who are a bit overly hostile. However...there is so much bad advice given on this site that I understand how easy it is to get frustrated reading it all and watching people accept it so easily.

next_bold_move

They're hungry.

This.

cloud2011

It's the internet. There are angry people everywhere ; )

AABru

They're hungry.

No, no....they are HANGRY!

Brittmy

I HATE THIS THREAD!!! :explode: RAGGGEEEEEEEEEE
.....

creature275

I have noticed that some people will ask a question about a topic..but they only want to hear the answers they want to hear, I have given advice to people that went against what they wished was true and they showed nothing but resentment and anger for it, but someone surely will come along and tell them what they want to hear and they just thank them, I guess dismissive people bother me by far the most

Jules2Be

Some people feel strongly about the need to be right.

me, i just want to improve in some way each day.

dinosnopro

I've seen some pretty inspiring stuff on MFP and some really amazing people who offer the knowledge they've accumulated to help out a newb or someone struggling to find a solution.

That being said I've seen some pretty hostile stuff from some of you too.

Why are you so angry - why do you feel the need to rip someones head off about something they wrote? Does it not make more sense to just skip the post all together?

You must be exhausted.

Give it time. You too will be an angry poster some day.

Justacoffeenut

So far I can't add anything other then what has been said. And agree with most of it. Wildboar1 since I have never tried any of those things I will take your word for it. I'm eating more now then I have in years so I dont have a calorie deficit. I do have low blood sugar and I have been told sometime to go eat something I am getting snippy so maybe that is true..... to a point. :laugh:

taxidermist15

I \know im gonna get yelled at for this.

The only reason I sometimes get a bit knarky, is the whole "I only eat 500 cal a day-need friends" posts

OR

The people who post about "oh god, i ate this cookie, im over my cals by 50 for the day, im so sad and im just going to give up"
if you want it bad enough, you either wouldnt have eaten that cookie, or exercise more, or just dont worry about it. people are putting to much pressure on themselves.

OR

"what an i do with chicken breast" "its been a week and ive only lost a pound" or my all time favourite "i dont want to lift weights cause ill get bulky"

seriously people THERE IS A SEARCH BUTTON! use it! there is so much good information on this site, but people are too lazy to search for it themselves, and barely look past page two when it comes to recent posts. for the people who have been here a while this starts getting repetative

ok Rant over.-

cannonsky

they are mean because they are hungry

Cr357

Very hostile and intolerant of other opinions, you can't learn anything new that way.

Trail_Addict

they are mean because they are hungry

That's not100% true. Some are constipated!

cannonsky

they are mean because they are hungry

That's not100% true. Some are constipated!

well played

eatmeingo

Welcome to the internet, you must be new.

LemonBurns

they are mean because they are hungry

That's not100% true. Some are constipated!

Trail Addict - YOU have FABulous LEGS - WOW! I just had to pop in and say that... BUT... Now is someone gonna get MAD because that is NOT what this tread is about? :laugh:

sun33082

I \know im gonna get yelled at for this.

The only reason I sometimes get a bit knarky, is the whole "I only eat 500 cal a day-need friends" posts

OR

The people who post about "oh god, i ate this cookie, im over my cals by 50 for the day, im so sad and im just going to give up"
if you want it bad enough, you either wouldnt have eaten that cookie, or exercise more, or just dont worry about it. people are putting to much pressure on themselves.

OR

"what an i do with chicken breast" "its been a week and ive only lost a pound" or my all time favourite "i dont want to lift weights cause ill get bulky"

seriously people THERE IS A SEARCH BUTTON! use it! there is so much good information on this site, but people are too lazy to search for it themselves, and barely look past page two when it comes to recent posts. for the people who have been here a while this starts getting repetative

ok Rant over.-

You can ignore these posts. I get annoyed by the repeated questions too, but I just don't post to those.

Lift_This_

they are mean because they are hungry

Hungry like the wolf!!!

sapphiretyger

They're hungry.

Haha you stole my comment!