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Why do you ask questions in a the general forums?
cmcollins001
Posts: 3,472 Member
This is a question I would like to hear the answer. I've been here for a little bit, reading and answering everything from the "Carbs are Bad..mmmkay" to "I can't lift because even my 3lb dumb bells make it so I can't wear my regular shirts without cutting off the sleeves I bulk SO MUCH!!"
Questions about what to count as water, how many calories should you eat, cleanses, low carb, high carb, low protein, high protein, cardio, lifting, yoga, running, walking, blah blah blah blah blah!!
Why ask the questions in the general public forums if you don't want to hear answers or differing opinions? Why not just join a like minded group and ask your questions there?
Most of the people who post those questions are so special that they defy the human condition and don't lose weight like the rest of the world and are only looking for certain answers anyway.
When someone says you're wrong and not a "special snowflake" then you tell them you are and the next thing you know, there are posts being created about how people are mean or rude or bullies.
I say, you people are rude and mean and bullies. You are the one baiting everyone. You are the trolls.
Join a group or start a group, don't post in a general open public forum. It just disrupts everything...I mean, after all, we're all here to be motivated and help each other. The least you can do is help by doing your part.
Questions about what to count as water, how many calories should you eat, cleanses, low carb, high carb, low protein, high protein, cardio, lifting, yoga, running, walking, blah blah blah blah blah!!
Why ask the questions in the general public forums if you don't want to hear answers or differing opinions? Why not just join a like minded group and ask your questions there?
Most of the people who post those questions are so special that they defy the human condition and don't lose weight like the rest of the world and are only looking for certain answers anyway.
When someone says you're wrong and not a "special snowflake" then you tell them you are and the next thing you know, there are posts being created about how people are mean or rude or bullies.
I say, you people are rude and mean and bullies. You are the one baiting everyone. You are the trolls.
Join a group or start a group, don't post in a general open public forum. It just disrupts everything...I mean, after all, we're all here to be motivated and help each other. The least you can do is help by doing your part.
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The forums are for quick, simple questions. The groups are for in-depth discussions.
I'm not going to join a group about Lifting for Women if I just have a simple, quick question about form. It's much easier to ask it here, get several good answers, and go on with my day.
Also, those who are overly-sensitive on the forums will be the exact same way in the groups. You won't be able to avoid them unless you stop reading the internet.0 -
Hear! Hear!
Seriously though, if I ever find that I have a question that A) Can't be answered by Google,
requires a lot of different viewpoints and C) isn't something that I'm better off asking my doctor or another medical professional about, I may consider asking it here with an open mind to any advice that I may receive... I doubt that will ever happen though. 0 -
Why do people have to complain about the complaining on the internets? It's the internets and I can complain on the internets because its the internets! Internets, complain, internets, complain....
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Interesting point! In my opinion it boils down to the fact that people like to debate and partake in discussion; scrolling through old boards and using google isn't the same (:0
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The recursion of your post made a server blow up somewhere.0
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Why do people have to complain about the complaining on the internets? It's the internets and I can complain on the internees because its the internets! Internets, complain, internets, complain....
Internets=complaining
But...aren't you complaining about complaining...and on the internet?0 -
This will stir it up a bit :bigsmile:
I agree with quite a lot of what you say. There are some genuine people asking questions though.
I believe that a lot of people do put a question up when they already know the answer they want to hear and are just wanting people to agree with them. If you don't agree and offer alternative advice they usually completely ignore you or as you say call you rude or a bully.
I have never seen anyone actually bullied personally on the boards. I have seen people quite strongly oppose the views of others, but never aimed at the person themselves.
If people use the forums they need to toughen up and also take a chill pill. Its public, you get all sorts of different people and sometimes the rants and disagreements can be quite amusing, especially some of the fabulous gifs. It sure is entertaining most times.0 -
I don't, unless I have a question about using the site. For health issues, I ask my doctor.0
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This will stir it up a bit :bigsmile:
I agree with quite a lot of what you say. There are some genuine people asking questions though.
I believe that a lot of people do put a question up when they already know the answer they want to hear and are just wanting people to agree with them. If you don't agree and offer alternative advice they usually completely ignore you or as you say call you rude or a bully.
I have never seen anyone actually bullied personally on the boards. I have seen people quite strongly oppose the views of others, but never aimed at the person themselves.
If people use the forums they need to toughen up and also take a chill pill. Its public, you get all sorts of different people and sometimes the rants and disagreements can be quite amusing, especially some of the fabulous gifs. It sure is entertaining most times.
This made me think... I really prefer the trolls with gifs more than the posts themselves most of the time... -sigh- I must be a twisted individual.0 -
I'm not sure why anyone would care if the perfect stranger below me would: date me, think I'm sexy, or comment on what's cute about me, but that doesn't stop those threads either.
But please SOMEONE point me in the genral direction of the naked boob pics that everyone talks about, cuz....I don't get out much.0 -
This will stir it up a bit :bigsmile:
I agree with quite a lot of what you say. There are some genuine people asking questions though.
I believe that a lot of people do put a question up when they already know the answer they want to hear and are just wanting people to agree with them. If you don't agree and offer alternative advice they usually completely ignore you or as you say call you rude or a bully.
I have never seen anyone actually bullied personally on the boards. I have seen people quite strongly oppose the views of others, but never aimed at the person themselves.
If people use the forums they need to toughen up and also take a chill pill. Its public, you get all sorts of different people and sometimes the rants and disagreements can be quite amusing, especially some of the fabulous gifs. It sure is entertaining most times.
This made me think... I really prefer the trolls with gifs more than the posts themselves most of the time... -sigh- I must be a twisted individual.
I must be twisted too :laugh:0 -
What a stupid question. You need to form a group about being annoyed by annoying people. Sheesh! :explode: (I even added a smiley to make it all better! )0
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What a stupid question. You need to form a group about being annoyed by annoying people. Sheesh! :explode: (I even added a smiley to make it all better! )
Don't you remember EccentricDad? You have to post a :flowerforyou: to make it all better...0 -
FAKE!
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I'm not sure why anyone would care if the perfect stranger below me would: date me, think I'm sexy, or comment on what's cute about me, but that doesn't stop those threads either.
But please SOMEONE point me in the genral direction of the naked boob pics that everyone talks about, cuz....I don't get out much.FAKE!
Your unicorn is not farting sparkles!Welcome to the internet...please follow me
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