When did this site become so judgmental ?

lilcupcake213
lilcupcake213 Posts: 545 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I have been on myfitnesspal on and off for almost a year. When I first started I loved it. The people on here were extremely motivating, kind, and helpful. Now all of sudden there is so much criticism, people are being rude, judgmental, and outright mean sometimes. I'm seeing forum after forum of fighting and opinions that are just so nasty. When people are posting questions it's because they are looking for help, not to be attacked about everything they are doing wrong. This site has become full of know it all type people. Certain things work for some, while it doesn't work for everyone. I'm simply posting this as a reminder to be kind to people on here and help people as much as you can. motivation for our new lifestyle is key. keep myfitnesspal as a great place to lose weight and make new friends. Remember, we are all here for the same reason.
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  • rjmwx81
    rjmwx81 Posts: 259 Member
    Remember, we are all here for the same reason.

    Yep. To judge people and act smarter than them.

    I kid, I kid.
  • Le_Joy
    Le_Joy Posts: 549 Member
    I joined in Aug of last year as well and there have always been some nice people and some people I prefer to avoid. Sad but true...
  • Josie_lifting_cats
    Josie_lifting_cats Posts: 949 Member
    Amen!

    There's far too much snarky/sarcasm/jealousy going on around here.
  • monica2434
    monica2434 Posts: 88 Member
    bump
  • JDKD82199
    JDKD82199 Posts: 106 Member
    I have been on myfitnesspal on and off for almost a year. When I first started I loved it. The people on here were extremely motivating, kind, and helpful. Now all of sudden there is so much criticism, people are being rude, judgmental, and outright mean sometimes. I'm seeing forum after forum of fighting and opinions that are just so nasty. When people are posting questions it's because they are looking for help, not to be attacked about everything they are doing wrong. This site has become full of know it all type people. Certain things work for some, while it doesn't work for everyone. I'm simply posting this as a reminder to be kind to people on here and help people as much as you can. motivation for our new lifestyle is key. keep myfitnesspal as a great place to lose weight and make new friends. Remember, we are all here for the same reason.

    I agree!
  • deniseearheart
    deniseearheart Posts: 919 Member
    Yep I always see that kind of thing... Downright some of the rudest people ever
  • tequila09
    tequila09 Posts: 764 Member
    it's just like real life, some people are just pathetic!
  • ReeRich
    ReeRich Posts: 8 Member
    Totally agree!
  • jerber160
    jerber160 Posts: 2,607 Member
    Remember, we are all here for the same reason.

    Are we? That's what's fascinating.. I'm here cos I'm fat but many buff, ripped people are here too. sharing their meals and eating habits...exercise tips..
  • mcpherson4
    mcpherson4 Posts: 287 Member
    well said.
  • angieglyn
    angieglyn Posts: 23
    Nicely said:o)
  • deniseearheart
    deniseearheart Posts: 919 Member
    I've asked questions about certain things and people get so rude and nasty especially on food,fitness,and cleanses and juicing that type of stuff
  • Drastiic
    Drastiic Posts: 322 Member
    I find it ironic that people are being judgmental about judgmental people in this thread. :tongue:
  • LiddyBit
    LiddyBit Posts: 447 Member
    I actually think part of the problem is that we're not all here for the same thing, and we need to be respectful of the different goals and methods people here have. It is not a one size fits all goal or method.
  • Nigerianebony
    Nigerianebony Posts: 182 Member
    I actually think part of the problem is that we're not all here for the same thing, and we need to be respectful of the different goals and methods people here have. It is not a one size fits all goal or method.

    YES!!!
  • tryinghard71
    tryinghard71 Posts: 593
    I find it ironic that people are being judgmental about judgmental people in this thread. :tongue:

    Lol!
  • toriaenator
    toriaenator Posts: 423 Member
    lol, the @ssholes keep me amused ;) but i def only keep supportive friends <3
  • xoalyssaox
    xoalyssaox Posts: 318 Member
    I have noticed that a lot lately as well.
  • nomoreplaying
    nomoreplaying Posts: 36
    You said it. I've dealt personally with a very sarcastic person. We cant blame them, they are confusing this with myspace and facebook.
  • lucky2too
    lucky2too Posts: 69 Member
    I have surrounded myself with kind supportive people and for the most part ignore the snarky folks. It works for me!
  • sandralila
    sandralila Posts: 21 Member
    Agtee
  • badapdos
    badapdos Posts: 132
    Some adults still don't understand the fact that they need to be mature. After all, they ARE adults...
  • babicak3z
    babicak3z Posts: 79 Member
    I've asked questions about certain things and people get so rude and nasty especially on food,fitness,and cleanses and juicing that type of stuff
    i just posted today asking one simple question about a dr.oz show i seen today and geez some people were rude saying dont listen to him etc i never once said i was doing what he suggest i was wondering if some people added some of his remedies to their exercise routine
  • Trail_Addict
    Trail_Addict Posts: 1,340 Member
    I find it ironic that people are being judgmental about judgmental people in this thread. :tongue:

    yep. Lots of that going on lately. :laugh:
  • _trickpie
    _trickpie Posts: 87
    I mostly keep away from the message boards now that I've gathered a MFP list of supportive, like-minded friends.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Some people want to try harmful, useless, or just plain stupid approaches to "weight loss". I usually answer in a straight up manner without any sugar-coating. Sometimes people feel like that's rude. That's too bad, because that's the way it's going to be until they ban me. :drinker:
  • tobafa
    tobafa Posts: 344 Member
    Um, who do you think you are for posting a topic like this? :wink: Yeah, I like it on MFP as apposed to FB and the constant negative posts in addition to the posts where it appears it is their personal (yet vey public) diary. As anything grows, it draws in more people and some will be opinionated. It's the nature of the beast.
  • Silverkittycat
    Silverkittycat Posts: 1,997 Member
    What if I'm not here for the same thing? I don't need to belittle anyone and I do enjoy learning. Tell me something I don't know, I'm quite open to it.

    You can always hide your intelligence and then lure them into a sense of superiority... then go for the throat, if you'd like.
    Not my thing, but if others get something from it, who am I to judge?
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,412 Member
    I really dislike people starting these types ao threads to be all judgy about people that are posting information or that are generally joking.

    Really? This is all you've got to contribute to the world? Sad.
  • HealthyLivingKathy
    HealthyLivingKathy Posts: 190 Member
    I really dislike people starting these types ao threads to be all judgy about people that are posting information or that are generally joking.

    Really? This is all you've got to contribute to the world? Sad.

    LOL seems to prove your point.

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