Why must people on this site be so cruel?

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  • KittieLea
    KittieLea Posts: 1,156 Member
    someone beat me to the dead horse gif :sad:
    How cruel of them!!!
  • ndfaninaz
    ndfaninaz Posts: 65
    I must be extremely luck because I've never seen anyone act that way on MFP...
    You must have not seen the cameltoe thread.

    Hey....that *kitten* was funny.

    *and to be honest I know I've been the victim of the toe and someone probably laughed about it. But guess what....I got over it.

    OMG, I almost pissed myself. Damn all that water I drank!
  • Chipmaniac
    Chipmaniac Posts: 642 Member
    Irony. You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.

    As for jerks, just ignore them. The anonymous nature of the Internet pretty much guarantees that every forum will naturally fill with keyboard commandos who get off on being stupid and mean and having a cadre of sycophants that will praise them for it.

    It's like cars with tinted windows. It's been my experience that they contain the biggest a-hole drivers on the road. Being anonymous insulates them from most repercussions for their anti-social behavior. This site is no different.
  • _EmmaStrong_
    _EmmaStrong_ Posts: 647 Member
    I really don't think anyone on this site is cruel! They are just trying to use humor to help to alleviate the angst, fear and unhappiness that people tend to experience while losing weight and getting in shape. It helps to inject a little lightheartedness into such occasions.

    I have been a victim of some of the 'lightheartedness' and it really didn't bother me at all - I just struck back - and it was a lot of fun, I might add!
  • mgobluetx12
    mgobluetx12 Posts: 1,326 Member
    I agree, I eat less calories than what most people think I should for my size and I was sharing my experience with it in another thread on here and I about got the riot act read to me. What works for you DOESN'T work for everyone. People on here just need to realize that and not make assumptions like I'm about to hit a plateau or am not logging my food correctly. I didn't ask for your opinion. I love the advice and motivations the message boards provide, but a lot of people are on here to preach THEIR way of doing things. You just have to take it with a grain of salt like I do. That's why there's an ignore button.
  • KittieLea
    KittieLea Posts: 1,156 Member
    It's like cars with tinted windows. It's been my experience that they contain the biggest a-hole drivers on the road. Being anonymous insulates them from most repercussions for their anti-social behavior. This site is no different.

    I'm SO getting my windows tinted.
  • bleacheblonde
    bleacheblonde Posts: 333
    Ohhh, awesome, I ran across my favorite phrase multiple times in the comments. And that phrase is: "Welcome to the internet." As if that excuses everything that pours out of one's mouth or out of one's brain onto the keyboard. "The internet" and "human nature" are not excuses or free tickets for people to act like *kitten*. It's a lazy way to excuse crappy words and crappy behavior.

    Also, by the "It's just the internet, get over it" logic, we would have quite a crappy world to live in, wouldn't we? I'm just going to drive my car around and rear-end people that are in my way and tell them "It's just the road, it's a free country, get over it." Or perhaps I'll let the door slam in an old lady's face and tell her "Well, doors shut and you knew it was going to shut, so get over it." Or if somebody in front of me at the grocery store is taking too long, I'll just shove them out of the way because "It's just human nature, some people are rude, get over it." It doesn't work that way for many things in life, so why should it work that way with the things we say and do to other people?

    Just. Be. Nice. And if you're not going to be nice, silence is a good alternative option.
  • dukes418
    dukes418 Posts: 207 Member
    cantwealljustgetalong.jpg
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    I found the cameltoe thread. Everyone can relax now.
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    Would you agree that the rustling that recently occurred was directly targeted at your jimmies?
  • guardian419
    guardian419 Posts: 391 Member
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    I'm not cruel... in fact I'm offering up free necklaces
  • bizzyb581109
    bizzyb581109 Posts: 16 Member
    so gorilla we conclude that you have a very low tolerance level?
  • keithvernon1
    keithvernon1 Posts: 11 Member
    I totally agree with you! Although I guess I have been fortunate to not see such posts, everyone deserves to be taken on their own fitness journey. you sound like a lovely individual who cares much for other people's feelings. Be aware that MOST people are caring people dear.
    Much love
    Keith
    Vancouver
  • GorillaEsq
    GorillaEsq Posts: 2,198 Member
    so gorilla we conclude that you have a very low tolerance level?
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    Mostly just for people who hide behind fake accounts.
  • Chipmaniac
    Chipmaniac Posts: 642 Member
    It's like cars with tinted windows. It's been my experience that they contain the biggest a-hole drivers on the road. Being anonymous insulates them from most repercussions for their anti-social behavior. This site is no different.

    I'm SO getting my windows tinted.
    I would, but then how will discourteous drivers see the middle finger I use to communicate with them?
  • bizzyb581109
    bizzyb581109 Posts: 16 Member
    well bugger off then and stuff your face - or is it just jerks like you who get to be rude on the internet- get over it sonny boy
  • GorillaEsq
    GorillaEsq Posts: 2,198 Member
    well bugger off then and stuff your face - or is it just jerks like you who get to be rude on the internet- get over it sonny boy
    Ahh. I think someone needs an e-hug.
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    The cameltoe thread was deleted right after I posted in it. Sorry, everyone. I blame myself.
  • GorillaEsq
    GorillaEsq Posts: 2,198 Member
    The cameltoe thread was deleted right after I posted in it. Sorry, everyone. I blame myself.
    You... you... you killed ... the Toe?? *sadness*
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,422 Member
    I agree, I eat less calories than what most people think I should for my size and I was sharing my experience with it in another thread on here and I about got the riot act read to me. What works for you DOESN'T work for everyone. People on here just need to realize that and not make assumptions like I'm about to hit a plateau or am not logging my food correctly. I didn't ask for your opinion. I love the advice and motivations the message boards provide, but a lot of people are on here to preach THEIR way of doing things. You just have to take it with a grain of salt like I do. That's why there's an ignore button.

    You were merely corrected .....maybe don't give out bad info and no one will correct you.

    If this is you taking it with a grain of salt, uh.
  • danasings
    danasings Posts: 8,218 Member
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    Oh, I love this!! :happy:
  • SAbreu83
    SAbreu83 Posts: 13
    I second that... regardless of the less positive comments this reply may generate...
  • MissyJessy
    MissyJessy Posts: 1,279 Member
    does posting this make me a bad person

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    it shows how many cares i give
  • Chipmaniac
    Chipmaniac Posts: 642 Member
    does posting this make me a bad person

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    it shows how many cares i give
    You cared enough to post. Your actions betray your words.
  • hannahamay
    hannahamay Posts: 77 Member
    I'm not offended by your comments, but there are people on this site who could be. There are so many insecure people on this website and some of the things you post may trigger them. It's funny to me that most of you are over half my age yet you're acting like children. Maybe this post is ironic, but in no way did I intend to offend or hurt anyone's feelings. It sickens me to see adults act like this, especially on a website that's designed to bring people together in a positive way. Thank you to the people who stuck up for me because I appreciate it.
  • LaLouve_RK
    LaLouve_RK Posts: 899 Member
    Irony. You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.

    As for jerks, just ignore them. The anonymous nature of the Internet pretty much guarantees that every forum will naturally fill with keyboard commandos who get off on being stupid and mean and having a cadre of sycophants that will praise them for it.

    It's like cars with tinted windows. It's been my experience that they contain the biggest a-hole drivers on the road. Being anonymous insulates them from most repercussions for their anti-social behavior. This site is no different.

    YAY! I'm a A-hole because my truck's windows are tinted!
    WTG! So 3/4 of the planet are a-hole... AH! prejudice, when you hold someone!

    FYI, I lower my window before doing the finger to a real a-hole without tinted windows!
  • nikilis
    nikilis Posts: 2,305 Member
    It's funny to me that most of you are over half my age yet you're acting like children.

    unless you are older than 36, then they are children. just sayin.
  • hannahamay
    hannahamay Posts: 77 Member
    I totally agree with you! Although I guess I have been fortunate to not see such posts, everyone deserves to be taken on their own fitness journey. you sound like a lovely individual who cares much for other people's feelings. Be aware that MOST people are caring people dear.
    Much love
    Keith
    Vancouver

    Thank you. :)
  • hannahamay
    hannahamay Posts: 77 Member
    This is gonna be one of those threads where the innocent victims come in and talk *kitten* about the alleged "meanies" from other threads. I just stubbed my toe on the irony! :laugh:

    I'm not going to be rude to anyone, even if they are rude to me. What's funny to me is that many people joined this site to help rid their insecurities, yet they make fun of others who may be self-conscious too. I know a lot of people want nothing but help and support from fellow MFP members, and it's a shame they can't get it from everyone.
  • _JR_
    _JR_ Posts: 830 Member
    This is gonna be one of those threads where the innocent victims come in and talk *kitten* about the alleged "meanies" from other threads. I just stubbed my toe on the irony! :laugh:

    I'm not going to be rude to anyone, even if they are rude to me. What's funny to me is that many people joined this site to help rid their insecurities, yet they make fun of others who may be self-conscious too. I know a lot of people want nothing but help and support from fellow MFP members, and it's a shame they can't get it from everyone.

    I keep reading accusations of people being mean or cruel, but no one EVER posts a direct quote from such a case.

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