Why are people so mean?!

AlohaKeAkua
AlohaKeAkua Posts: 92
edited October 26 in Motivation and Support
I thought MFP was supposed to help motivate and push each other. I've seen so many nice comments back and forth between people and dishing out tons of encouragment. On the flip side, it is SO discouraging when people post things and are followed up with negative or harsh responses. This is not Twitter, or Facebook (where negativety and cyber bullying is everywhere). This is a place to help each other. Even if you don't agree with what people say, why bother putting in the effort to bring them down and be rude?! Not everybody has the same workout routines, times to eat, things to eat, life circumstances and so forth. Don't tear people down bc you don't agree with that they are saying. That is all :wink:
Spread love, not anger!
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  • BlueObsidian
    BlueObsidian Posts: 297 Member
    I just keep wondering why people don't take advantage of the ignore button. If you don't like the way someone responds to posts, just hit that little triangle next to their username, select "ignore" and POOF, no more posts by that person. Easy, and no need for whiny "everyone is so mean to me" posts.
  • MaraDiaz
    MaraDiaz Posts: 4,604 Member
    Because we evolved on a planet where everything wants to eat us.
  • SwimFan1981
    SwimFan1981 Posts: 1,430 Member
    I just keep wondering why people don't take advantage of the ignore button. If you don't like the way someone responds to posts, just hit that little triangle next to their username, select "ignore" and POOF, no more posts by that person. Easy, and no need for whiny "everyone is so mean to me" posts.


    Yes!!!!!
  • AlohaKeAkua
    AlohaKeAkua Posts: 92
    I never said anybody was mean to me. I'm watching how people are rude to others.
  • SmartAlec03211988
    SmartAlec03211988 Posts: 1,896 Member
    People are mean because they're human.

    /thread.
  • SoViLicious
    SoViLicious Posts: 2,633 Member
    ooooooo
  • fbmandy55
    fbmandy55 Posts: 5,263 Member
    It's the internet.
  • bmstee03
    bmstee03 Posts: 119 Member
    I put on my big girl panties before I come to the boards. Some people are just rude. If internet strangers hurt your feelings you have 'bigger fish to fry'. Just ignore and move on.
  • jshot278
    jshot278 Posts: 42 Member
    I totally agree with this post. This should be a place of support. If you can't be supportive or disagree, it's not necessary to add a negative post.
  • lumstead0317
    lumstead0317 Posts: 85 Member
    I just keep wondering why people don't take advantage of the ignore button. If you don't like the way someone responds to posts, just hit that little triangle next to their username, select "ignore" and POOF, no more posts by that person. Easy, and no need for whiny "everyone is so mean to me" posts.


    I DIDN'T KNOW THIS EXISTED!!!! :D
  • shanswan
    shanswan Posts: 32 Member
    I am sorry if anyone is mean to anyone. I try and live by do unto others.........

    But nice that you can ignore mean people my lesson for the day.
  • gfedex
    gfedex Posts: 226 Member
    When the site was first started, the founders wanted it to be called Mean Fat People.

    Marketing thought this was a bad idea, but, thanks to a dedicated group of hired trolls, the original essence lives on.
  • AlohaKeAkua
    AlohaKeAkua Posts: 92
    Apparently people are missing my point.
  • kellie1055
    kellie1055 Posts: 80 Member
    Me either!!! Ima wear that button out!! LOL
  • Caged_Heat
    Caged_Heat Posts: 1,031 Member
    I just keep wondering why people don't take advantage of the ignore button. If you don't like the way someone responds to posts, just hit that little triangle next to their username, select "ignore" and POOF, no more posts by that person. Easy, and no need for whiny "everyone is so mean to me" posts.
    I didn't even know it was there! Good tip! Thanks! Ignoring you in 5, 4, 3, ... :bigsmile:
  • IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym
    IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym Posts: 5,573 Member
    I don't think I've seen the cyber bullying on Facebook...
  • AlohaKeAkua
    AlohaKeAkua Posts: 92
    HAHAHA!
  • lumstead0317
    lumstead0317 Posts: 85 Member
    Apparently people are missing my point.

    I get it... I just think people are dill holes... I often wonder the same thing myself!!
  • AlohaKeAkua
    AlohaKeAkua Posts: 92
    :tongue:
    I didn't know it existed either
  • delmore1
    delmore1 Posts: 40 Member
    I agree. It has actually stopped me from posting questions. I will help and encourage others but I usually save my questions for my group of friends on here.
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    There are some legit arguments here. But a lot of what you're seeing is just back and forth between friends.

    A lot more of what you see is people trying to keep misinformation from going unchecked in the forums. If they just ignore a thread full of incorrect info then it's as good as saying that info is correct.

    Often when someone is disputing incorrect info, they aren't just or even primarily doing it for the OP's benefit. It's for the people lurking who may not realize that a source isn't reliable, or that a practice isn't healthy.

    Don't you think it's worth a little arguing to make sure that you're getting correct information?
  • jzammetti
    jzammetti Posts: 1,956 Member
    People are mean - in person and on the internet - it is just easier to be mean when you are bascially anonymous.

    There is nothing we can do about it except make use of that ignore button. Focus on the positive!!
  • carrieous
    carrieous Posts: 1,024 Member
    Because people are Aholes. ((shrugs))
  • Amethyst_91
    Amethyst_91 Posts: 1
    When the site was first started, the founders wanted it to be called Mean Fat People.

    Marketing thought this was a bad idea, but, thanks to a dedicated group of hired trolls, the original essence lives on.

    Omg, this is beautiful. Whoever posted this, you're a wonderful person!

    xx
  • Cr01502
    Cr01502 Posts: 3,614 Member
    :smokin:
  • rduhlir
    rduhlir Posts: 3,550 Member
    I just keep wondering why people don't take advantage of the ignore button. If you don't like the way someone responds to posts, just hit that little triangle next to their username, select "ignore" and POOF, no more posts by that person. Easy, and no need for whiny "everyone is so mean to me" posts.

    I second this notion!
  • AlohaKeAkua
    AlohaKeAkua Posts: 92
    Thanks for understanding!! I'm a teacher and see how students are mean to each other all the time and make comments bc it makes them feel bigger. I guess it never stops!
  • SwimFan1981
    SwimFan1981 Posts: 1,430 Member
    People are mean because Americans have been brainwashed by the media for the last 50 years to believe that if you're mean, you're strong and will endure. Not true you silly Americans. Your patriotism lacks humanity.


    :laugh:


    Wait for the sh1t storm mate!
  • BlueObsidian
    BlueObsidian Posts: 297 Member
    I just keep wondering why people don't take advantage of the ignore button. If you don't like the way someone responds to posts, just hit that little triangle next to their username, select "ignore" and POOF, no more posts by that person. Easy, and no need for whiny "everyone is so mean to me" posts.
    I didn't even know it was there! Good tip! Thanks! Ignoring you in 5, 4, 3, ... :bigsmile:

    LOL, go for it :) Glad I could share the tip with people! It certainly made my forum experience better when I could just get rid of people who bugged me. No need to even let that stuff come on my radar.

    Although, ignoring does leave a little box where the person's posts are that says "you are ignoring this user." It takes a while to lose the temptation to see what they posted.
  • gioisa75
    gioisa75 Posts: 242 Member
    Like in all parts of life there will be mean people and nice ones.
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