An observation about MFP posters...

_Elemenopee_

Not once have I ever heard anyone walk into their office and proclaim, "You know.. not everyone here is a nice person!" Of course not, that would be crazy. But for some reason people expect it here.

I must test this...

Please report back...better yet. Youtube that awesomeness!

EatClean_WashUrNuts

Perception is a *****.
Remember that your present mental state impacts how you read things...

Rum_Runner

You probably just missed those folks. I've been here for well over a year (new username) and I find the vast majority to be a lot of fun, motivational, inspirational and supportive!! there are a few out there, but thats in the real world too....Not everyone is nice all the time.

If you don't like what you read..... back out of the thread. Simple!

BrettPGH

Not once have I ever heard anyone walk into their office and proclaim, "You know.. not everyone here is a nice person!" Of course not, that would be crazy. But for some reason people expect it here.

I must test this...

FOR SCIENCE!

Report back your results please. My hypothesis? You get pelted with wadded up paper.

jenbit

Honestly, even the people who think they are the "innocent victims" can be just as ugly as anyone else with their comments. Just watch the comments that follow - people will come in here, and agree with you about all the "meanies", and turn around and throw around insults.

One of the biggest problems I have with people who complain about how bad things are, is that most of the time the examples they use about someone being mean or snarky just turn out to be about another poster who simply didn't agree with their comment. In the land of MFP, not agreeing makes you and a-hole, bully, snark, or meanie! Some people's kids! :grumble:

Yep. It's usually the "kind, supportive, caring folk" who run around reporting every thread and poster they don't like. If you say you really enjoy Thanksgiving one of those "kind, caring" people will report you because you don't understand how hard it is to try to control your eating. Yep. No lie.

The internet is like life. Not everyone is nice. But for some reason people expect the thousands and thousands of members here to all be their friends and love them.

Not once have I ever heard anyone walk into their office and proclaim, "You know.. not everyone here is a nice person!" Of course not, that would be crazy. But for some reason people expect it here.

This exactly. It constantly amazes me that people seems to think that on the internet everyone should be hearts and flowers. If you dont like someone skip there post. If you dont like the topic in a thread dont read it .It s really very simple

_Elemenopee_

Just break up.

I was waiting for you! :laugh:

Ha...I actually was expecting to see her post, and I'm not even friends with her! =p

Same here! lol

KatLifter

I see a lot of that too. I think there are 2 reasons for it:

1) People who are successful can start to think they know everything, and bash people who are going about it in a different way.
2) A lot of people are insecure, and that can be transferred into happily anonymous snarky-ness.

I just take people's opinions with a grain of salt, and when I have a real question, turn to a professional. There are SO many great (And free) resources out there.

UsedToBeHusky

Not once have I ever heard anyone walk into their office and proclaim, "You know.. not everyone here is a nice person!" Of course not, that would be crazy. But for some reason people expect it here.

I must test this...

Please webcam and post on Youtube. Please.

almc170

I haven't particularly noticed an increase in disrespectful comments, but I have noticed more threads created to complain about them :flowerforyou:

_Elemenopee_

Just break up.

I was waiting for you! :laugh:

:blushing:

Your reputation precedes you, my dear!

jesz124

The ignore button is very useful.

It is the best invention ever!!

odusgolp

Just wanted to introduce myself...

*burp*

DontStopB_Leakin

Ohai.


You rang?

bcattoes

It's been that way since I joined. It seems to mostly be the members following some strict diet protocol, whether it's vegan or Paleo or eat X grams of protein, and the "look at my abs! If you don't eat like me you'll be skinny fat and never look good naked" crowd.

Those that are really just here to improve/maintain weight and health are usually pretty supportive.

_JR_

I see a lot of that too. I think there are 3 reasons for it:

1) People who are successful can start to think they know everything, and bash people who are going about it in a different way.
2) A lot of people are insecure, and that can be transferred into happily anonymous snarky-ness.

I just take people's opinions with a grain of salt, and when I have a real question, turn to a professional. There are SO many great (And free) resources out there.

3. Some people can't take constructive criticism without getting hurt feelings.


(fixed that for you)

_Elemenopee_

Just wanted to introduce myself...

*burp*

bless you

_JR_

I haven't particularly noticed an increase in disrespectful comments, but I have noticed more threads created to complain about them :flowerforyou:

WE HAVE A WINNER!!!! :drinker:

BrettPGH

Plus, it's all subjective. One person's funny joke is another person's cruel jab. Watch:

"So you think that avatar of a beloved children's character abusing cookie dough like it was heroin is funny do you? My son died of a heroin overdose, I don't think it's something to joke about. I wish rude people like you would just get off this site. <report>"

So watch who you side with. I prefer the company of people who can take a joke without getting their knickers in a twist.

yoovie

lol @ Brett

flabbyjay

Unless the OP posts something obvious or that has been repeated a million times this place is very positive. Light hearted isn't bad and tough love isn't bad. Now eat less and workout more!!

MoreBean13

I'm scared of carbz!

jackpotclown

Here we go again

on our ownnnn
goin down the only road we've ever knownnnnnnnnnnn

and I've made up my mind......
I ain't waistin no more time......

I'm just another heart in need of rescue....
waiting on love's sweet charity
and I'm gonna hold on for the rest of my days.....\m/

odusgolp

Plus, it's all subjective. One person's funny joke is another person's cruel jab. Watch:

"So you think that avatar of a beloved children's character abusing cookie dough like it was heroin is funny do you? My son died of a heroin overdose, I don't think it's something to joke about. I wish rude people like you would just get off this site. <report>"

So watch who you side with. I prefer the company of people who can take a joke without getting their knickers in a twist.

Wait... you wear knickers?

yoovie

I see a lot of that too. I think there are 2 reasons for it:

1) People who are successful can start to think they know everything, and bash people who are going about it in a different way.
2) A lot of people are insecure, and that can be transferred into happily anonymous snarky-ness.

I just take people's opinions with a grain of salt, and when I have a real question, turn to a professional. There are SO many great (And free) resources out there.

wow

I hope you succeed and join the ranks and then realize what you just said.

_Elemenopee_

Plus, it's all subjective. One person's funny joke is another person's cruel jab. Watch:

"So you think that avatar of a beloved children's character abusing cookie dough like it was heroin is funny do you? My son died of a heroin overdose, I don't think it's something to joke about. I wish rude people like you would just get off this site. <report>"

So watch who you side with. I prefer the company of people who can take a joke without getting their knickers in a twist.

Would you PLEASE leave my twisted knickers OUT of this! I'm not going to tell you again! (reported!)

BinaryPulsar

Here we go again

on our ownnnn
goin down the only road we've ever knownnnnnnnnnnn

Like a drifter, I was born to walk alone

_Elemenopee_

Plus, it's all subjective. One person's funny joke is another person's cruel jab. Watch:

"So you think that avatar of a beloved children's character abusing cookie dough like it was heroin is funny do you? My son died of a heroin overdose, I don't think it's something to joke about. I wish rude people like you would just get off this site. <report>"

So watch who you side with. I prefer the company of people who can take a joke without getting their knickers in a twist.

Wait... you wear knickers?

He's wearing mine...he likes them twisty like.

WendyTerry420

The empty vessel makes the loudest sound - William Shakespeare

Most people are very very very nice.

^^^THIS

AND THIS vvv

The ignore button is very useful.

I have fallen in love with this community since I joined last July. I have most of the a-holes/d-bags on ignore and have found everyone else to be helpful, supportive, and sometimes entertaining.

fennijer34

well said!

Koldnomore