Stop bashing!
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Are you bashing the bashers? Does it feel a little weird?
I'm not bashing anybody. I'm stating a fact.
It's called bashing, and yes you just did it. You state that you don't like when people are mean to other people so you yell at the mean people. Really doesn't make you any different than the mean people, you just chose a different topic to try to bash on. I agree that it happens and maybe shouldn't but that shouldn't change how you get healthy.
I'm not "yelling" at anyone. I'm stating my opinion. Last time I checked, stating an opinion and bashing were two different things. Also, take note of how I said the action was disgusting, not the people doing it. Case closed.
I apologize for injecting my differing opinion into your stop bashing rant. I should have realized that if you were really yelling you would have used all caps. Please don't bash me anymore for chosing to voice my opinion of how slightly hypocritical your opinion is. I also wish to apologize for replying to your last reply since you said case closed. I hope you find what you are looking for on this site.0 -
Are you bashing the bashers? Does it feel a little weird?
I'm not bashing anybody. I'm stating a fact.
It's called bashing, and yes you just did it. You state that you don't like when people are mean to other people so you yell at the mean people. Really doesn't make you any different than the mean people, you just chose a different topic to try to bash on. I agree that it happens and maybe shouldn't but that shouldn't change how you get healthy.
I'm not "yelling" at anyone. I'm stating my opinion. Last time I checked, stating an opinion and bashing were two different things. Also, take note of how I said the action was disgusting, not the people doing it. Case closed.
I apologize for injecting my differing opinion into your stop bashing rant. I should have realized that if you were really yelling you would have used all caps. Please don't bash me anymore for chosing to voice my opinion of how slightly hypocritical your opinion is. I also wish to apologize for replying to your last reply since you said case closed. I hope you find what you are looking for on this site.
You're bashing me for "bashing". Does that feel a little weird?0 -
Lol have to admit I read these kinds of posts because of the entertainment value of the responses. I totally agree that people need to stop being judgmental, though am not sure if judging a judger is hypocritical or just calling attention to a fundamental flaw in human nature? Either way I will admit to totally being judgmental of others (it's a flaw, I'm working on it), though never on this site, everyone here deserves kudos and support just for being brave enough to be open about their fitness goals.
Fun game? making bets about how many replies will be posted before a troll comes on the scene (I like to read troll posts with cryptic background music playing in my head)0 -
i like this post.
maybe they think complaining/being rude burns more calories?
Idk. I just needed to get it off my chest, because the whole point of this website is to help people lose/gain weight the healthy way. That is the reason this website exists. People are on here looking for support and advice, not negativity about how they look. Most of us are on here for that reason. Telling people they're ugly for looking a certain way is just grotesque and it will definitely not encourage them.
Link? I've never seen anyone call anyone ugly or say anything disparaging, but I'm newish. The closest I've seen is telling an obviously underweight young girl that she might want to re-think that weight loss goal, and as a mother I think it's irresponsible NOT to say something in that case. That's not bashing, it's concern.0 -
i like this post.
maybe they think complaining/being rude burns more calories?
Idk. I just needed to get it off my chest, because the whole point of this website is to help people lose/gain weight the healthy way. That is the reason this website exists. People are on here looking for support and advice, not negativity about how they look. Most of us are on here for that reason. Telling people they're ugly for looking a certain way is just grotesque and it will definitely not encourage them.
Link? I've never seen anyone call anyone ugly or say anything disparaging, but I'm newish. The closest I've seen is telling an obviously underweight young girl that she might want to re-think that weight loss goal, and as a mother I think it's irresponsible NOT to say something in that case. That's not bashing, it's concern.
There is plenty on here. Trust me.
It isn't easy to give links in this case because the MFP mods delete the threads completely instead of just locking them as most boards do. Thus, the evidence is gone, but those who saw it will remember it.
You probably will not see it unless you become extremely active on the boards. The threads tend to get shut down pretty quick.
Not saying bashing is the only thing on MFP, or that MFP isn't great (it is!
). However, there has been a bit more of it floating around lately, so that is probably what prompted this thread.
It is just a reminder for people to consider how they might be making someone feel before they post
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Ive never seen any bashing going on and Ive been on this site for a few years. Maybe I missed it (thank goodness) or it was a rare random thing.
Pretty sad if so.0 -
Ive never seen any bashing going on and Ive been on this site for a few years. Maybe I missed it (thank goodness) or it was a rare random thing.
Pretty sad if so.
Ditto. I really don't think there's a bashing problem here. I rarely see someone being slammed for being skinny or fat. Most of the "bashing" I see is when someone posts something that's BS or recommends something that's unhealthy or dangerous (or for being a Beachbody coach lol). They should be bashed. Some people are more outspoken than others and some have different ways of getting their point across....just like in the face to face world. There's no problem here....move on.0 -
I'm fairly new here, and I see it
I will tell someone if they are posting something that is untrue...like in the nutrition forum...but if I see someone who I think doesn't look good (not that I do very often) I just won't say anything. Who needs that? If you're brave enough to post a picture of yourself, kudos to you!
However, if I see someone who's clearly worked their butt off..I will proudly post..good for them
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Ive never seen any bashing going on and Ive been on this site for a few years. Maybe I missed it (thank goodness) or it was a rare random thing.
Pretty sad if so.
Ditto. I really don't think there's a bashing problem here. I rarely see someone being slammed for being skinny or fat. Most of the "bashing" I see is when someone posts something that's BS or recommends something that's unhealthy or dangerous (or for being a Beachbody coach lol). They should be bashed. Some people are more outspoken than others and some have different ways of getting their point across....just like in the face to face world. There's no problem here....move on.
There's whole threads dedicated to slamming people because of their weight or body type. I posted a link on my wall to one this morning. It made me feel bad.0 -
*many* people are mean.
*many* people are insecure.
*many* people feel tough because their fingers get a better workout then their bodies, so they come here to flex their muscles.
It drives me crazy, these body bashers need to worry more about their own "problem areas" and less about everyone else's!0 -
Amen! What's the real point here...to blather on about what we like to see in other people, or to achieve our fitness goals, WHATEVER they might be? I kinda thought I joined myfitnesspal, not myunsolicitedopinionpal.
*snort* awesomeness!!!0 -
I'm fairly new here, and I see it
I will tell someone if they are posting something that is untrue...like in the nutrition forum...but if I see someone who I think doesn't look good (not that I do very often) I just won't say anything. Who needs that? If you're brave enough to post a picture of yourself, kudos to you!
Thank you for that outlook! I recently posted in the women in fatkinis post. Why? because I am indeed a fat chick and thought it would be good inspiration not only for myself but for others. (that was the whole idea of the post mind you) some people actually think I shouldn't have posted because I am "too" fat. I wish more people had your out look!
Don't criticize where someone came from or is at, praise where they are going or have reached!0 -
Are you bashing the bashers? Does it feel a little weird?
I'm not bashing anybody. I'm stating a fact.
It's called bashing, and yes you just did it. You state that you don't like when people are mean to other people so you yell at the mean people. Really doesn't make you any different than the mean people, you just chose a different topic to try to bash on. I agree that it happens and maybe shouldn't but that shouldn't change how you get healthy.
I'm not "yelling" at anyone. I'm stating my opinion. Last time I checked, stating an opinion and bashing were two different things. Also, take note of how I said the action was disgusting, not the people doing it. Case closed.
He had a point. ANYONE'S opinion can be taken the wrong way. Even someone who wants bashing stopped by bashing those that state their opinion on their preferences. How you chose to take a comment, opinion, or whatnot is completely up to how you chose to take that persons response.0 -
Someone get this woman a drink!!
I'm glad someone posted this tonight.
I have whiskey.. I've had plenty0 -
Ive never seen any bashing going on and Ive been on this site for a few years. Maybe I missed it (thank goodness) or it was a rare random thing.
Pretty sad if so.
Ditto. I really don't think there's a bashing problem here. I rarely see someone being slammed for being skinny or fat. Most of the "bashing" I see is when someone posts something that's BS or recommends something that's unhealthy or dangerous (or for being a Beachbody coach lol). They should be bashed. Some people are more outspoken than others and some have different ways of getting their point across....just like in the face to face world. There's no problem here....move on.
There's whole threads dedicated to slamming people because of their weight or body type. I posted a link on my wall to one this morning. It made me feel bad.
Wow. Didn't see that one. I guess I'm due for a bashing! :happy:0 -
I personally agree with all except that some people on here have ED issues and I think it can be beneficial to tell them they need to stop losing weight for their health because this is about our health, but other than that, I don't see any point is trying to decide how someone should look. Unless they are entirely unhealthy, like 300lbs and it would be better for them to lose or 90lbs at 5'10" and they should gain some, I wouldn;t comment anything except positive words. I must also add that any criticism of that type should be constructive and polite or it could just discourage the person.0
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I agree with you here!!!! Nobody has the right to judge a person's body or how they live. The ones who judge will have opinions about other people...keep it to yourself. If you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all. I came across 2 threads that were bashing overweight people and I think it's sad people will actually make themselves look ignorant by saying hateful things outloud like that.0
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Finally someone has spoke up. I see so many posts of people attacking each other back and forth. It's beyond sad.0
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I have ZERO tollerence for these things:
1.lazy-ness...no excersize- blames the world
2. excuses..." my family, my work, the holidays....vacation...yadi yadda
3. binge-eating constantly
4. not logging-anything at all
5.giving up without even trying
6. drinking/party-ing excessivly
7. trying to date me/ stupid messages
8. bad advice
9. stupidity...".i dont know what im doing wrong"
10. rudeness/ cursing
I came here to lose weight, and strugle like millions of other people, and we are all here for support, guidence and suggestion on getting fit, excersizing and eating habits. We want to be held accountable and need real support. not a bunch of binge eating lazy "tomorrow is another day.." every other day- crap. So with that said, being rude and disagreeing are totally seperate, and calling you out on your bull is not bashing. Its an opinion and solicited advice when you post.
HOWEVER: making fun of how someone looks, weighs, belittling and name calling- or whatever the case- like that -is not cool at all.0 -
Well said. There is a line from Shalespear about protestnig too much. The bashers should look inside - But again, let's be careful about bashing bashers! lol0
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I see threads on here all the time with people bashing others for looking a certain way.
Please, just stop. It's disgusting.
We are all here for the same reason. To lose weight and get fit, obviously.
Stop bashing people for being too big/too little and focus on YOUR body and YOUR goals. Not everyone else's.
Thank you! I get sick of all the fat and skinny bashing around here. Just chill out and focus on your own self. Geeze. :P0 -
I see threads on here all the time with people bashing others for looking a certain way.
Please, just stop. It's disgusting.
We are all here for the same reason. To lose weight and get fit, obviously.
Stop bashing people for being too big/too little and focus on YOUR body and YOUR goals. Not everyone else's.
Those who bash need to feel better about themselves.
So True!!0 -
Well I don't come to the boards too often because of going on some of the boards to see bashing of others. We came here to support one another. I was even on a board where someone was bashing in my opinion what another person was eating, and her snacks were basically fruit with maybe a small chocolate candy. I was like wow, this is what makes people leave. I've seen bashing happen, and I go to message/friend the person. But it is too late as the person has deleted their account!! It is truly sad!! We are all here to support one another not to bash others. Thankfully on the profile pages it is nothing, but support so that is where I try to stay. The person who started this post I totally agree!!0
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Ive never seen any bashing going on and Ive been on this site for a few years. Maybe I missed it (thank goodness) or it was a rare random thing.
Pretty sad if so.
I haven't seen any of it either, I keep my page and diary private so maybe that's why? I'm here for me, and no other reason..hope I don't see any..it wouldn't make me happy0 -
Fanaticism is the brother of doubt.....:flowerforyou:I see threads on here all the time with people bashing others for looking a certain way.
Please, just stop. It's disgusting.
We are all here for the same reason. To lose weight and get fit, obviously.
Stop bashing people for being too big/too little and focus on YOUR body and YOUR goals. Not everyone else's.0 -
Are you bashing the bashers? Does it feel a little weird?
How Meta.0 -
ive been part of lots of forums and ive never seen so many meanies....I just figured its just 'cause everyone is hungry.0
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Are you bashing the bashers? Does it feel a little weird?
I'm not bashing anybody. I'm stating a fact.
but it's not a fact it's an opinion..same as someone else posting their opinion about what they would or wouldnt want their bodies to look like..
just because it's your opinion doesnt make it any more true or factual than anyone else's opinion.0 -
ive been part of lots of forums and ive never seen so many meanies....I just figured its just 'cause everyone is hungry.
this reply made me smile :laugh:0 -
Are you bashing the bashers? Does it feel a little weird?
Exactly!!! :noway:0
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