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Dauntlessness
Dauntlessness Posts: 1,489 Member
edited January 7 in Introduce Yourself
This morning I thought to myself, "Hrmm, lets look through the introduce yourself forums and see if there are any interesting people there to become friends with". I did and half of you haven't even bothered to fill out your profiles. How are we suppose to know if we would be good friend matches if we dont know anything about you? Its a good idea to show your commitment to your journey by telling us about yourself before asking for friends.
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  • sandradev1
    sandradev1 Posts: 786 Member
    Well said
  • Marieevans813
    Marieevans813 Posts: 45 Member
    Just getting started today. I have failed many, many times. I am hoping engaging support is going to make the difference. :smile:
  • plaingirly
    plaingirly Posts: 378
    When I joined up the first thing I did was write my profile!

    Not just for other people but also as a reminder to myself of what I want to achieve and why I am here. x
  • PercivalHackworth
    PercivalHackworth Posts: 1,437 Member
    Dauntlessness is someone amazing. That is all I have to say about that :flowerforyou:
  • marebear0158
    marebear0158 Posts: 1
    Starting over again. I need to get myself motivated, a fresh start for the new year.
  • Marieevans813
    Marieevans813 Posts: 45 Member
    Me too!! I am the mom of a teenager and a tween and sick of the same things!! Good luck!!
  • FitBeto
    FitBeto Posts: 2,121 Member
    This morning I thought to myself, "Hrmm, lets look through the introduce yourself forums and see if there are any interesting people there to become friends with". I did and half of you haven't even bothered to fill out your profiles. How are we suppose to know if we would be good friend matches if we dont know anything about you? Its a good idea to show your commitment to your journey by telling us about yourself before asking for friends.

    Totally True! I was gonna send you a FR but then I saw you loved hello kitty stuff and I was like ehh, run the other way. :flowerforyou:
  • dantrick
    dantrick Posts: 369 Member
    Dauntless may be into hello kitty, but she is a good friend to have. she is a good positive individual to help you in your journey.
  • MN_Runner2012
    MN_Runner2012 Posts: 19
    Hi,
    I am new here as of yesterday! I did write my profile - thanks for mentioning that.

    Hoping to gain some motiviation and share ideas with others.
  • Dauntlessness
    Dauntlessness Posts: 1,489 Member
    Dauntlessness is someone amazing. That is all I have to say about that :flowerforyou:

    Your so sweet. You are too! Perc is one of the most dedicated friends I have ever met. Much love <3
  • Dauntlessness
    Dauntlessness Posts: 1,489 Member
    Dauntless may be into hello kitty, but she is a good friend to have. she is a good positive individual to help you in your journey.

    Right back at you! We haven't know each other that long but you have been sooo supportive. Thanks so much for that!
  • Christabelle79
    Christabelle79 Posts: 80 Member
    Thanks for letting us noobs know about profiles. I've been using MFP on my phone and there is no spot for us to add profiles. I didn't see that there was even an option for it until today, when I found the communities!

    Edit: I added my profile! :happy:
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Wow...really? You are going to start picking on new people who might still be trying to figure things out???? Just wow.

    Anywho....welcome to the new people. Hope that as you figure out all the things with MFP website and app, that you know that not everyone is totally rigid. There are some pretty cool, funny and understanding peeps about so have fun and keep at it :D
  • Dauntlessness
    Dauntlessness Posts: 1,489 Member
    Wow...really? You are going to start picking on new people who might still be trying to figure things out???? Just wow.

    Anywho....welcome to the new people. Hope that as you figure out all the things with MFP website and app, that you know that not everyone is totally rigid. There are some pretty cool, funny and understanding peeps about so have fun and keep at it :D

    You are just one of my favorite people on here. ;) I love when someone judges others when they do almost the exact same things.

    SO then, you have all these requirements from friends but you think its not okay for me to say a friendly "Hey, you might want to tell us a little about yourself before you send friend requests"??? Really.....
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    That's on "my" profile. I don't go making a forum thread wagging my finger at all the new people. And where does it say they have to have "their' profile filled out as well? Nice try, but what I said in the thread and what is on my profile doesn't make me a hypocrit.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    And to add..I don't need them to prove anything via their profile for me to add them.

    I don't think that someone who has this huge story or lots of info on their profile is any more or less committed to their goals as one who may have little to nothing on their profile.

    I prefer to give people a chance to prove themselves through actual things that matter....like logging their foods and exercise...asking questions if they have any...and lending support when they are able.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Wow...really? You are going to start picking on new people who might still be trying to figure things out???? Just wow.

    Anywho....welcome to the new people. Hope that as you figure out all the things with MFP website and app, that you know that not everyone is totally rigid. There are some pretty cool, funny and understanding peeps about so have fun and keep at it :D

    You are just one of my favorite people on here. ;) I love when someone judges others when they do almost the exact same things.

    SO then, you have all these requirements from friends but you think its not okay for me to say a friendly "Hey, you might want to tell us a little about yourself before you send friend requests"??? Really.....

    So..decided that posting my entire profile wasn't such a good idea? Smart and appreciate you taking that off because the thread isn't about what is on my profile...
  • Dauntlessness
    Dauntlessness Posts: 1,489 Member
    Oh dang, MFP deleted the quote I posted from your profile. That's convenient for you. Well then...hrmmm

    I will be sure not to quote from profiles anymore but I still want to make my point so, I will use what "some people" have on their profiles without naming any names and in my own words.

    Here they are:

    They will ONLY be friends with you if you leave a message with your request

    If your not going to be active or you add a bunch of friends( I guess if the number gets too high and this person doesn't get attention from you and thinks you are just friending people for the # of them ), I think you will be deleted...

    If you eat too little, you will be deleted. If you are confused about it, he or she will tell you where to get the info. He or she will also give you info on how other people have been successful because , you know, everyone is the same.

    If you dont show what him or her the food you are eating. don't even bother. If he or she doesn't have every bit of info on you, your not worth their time.

    As far as this:
    That's on "my" profile. I don't go making a forum thread wagging my finger at all the new people. And where does it say they have to have "their' profile filled out as well? Nice try, but what I said in the thread and what is on my profile doesn't make me a hypocrit.

    Hahaha Your being hippocratic yet again. Your doing the exact same thing to me in this thread. I see you all over these forums trying to tell people "do this, not that" "This is my opinion" and then you argue when people don't agree with you. You interfered with this topic and wagged your finger at me. No one else had an issue with it until you came along. I was just giving new people a heads up "Filling out your profile before sending a friend request is a good idea, this might help you". That is all. This is on you, not me. Chill out girly.
  • whitneyps7
    whitneyps7 Posts: 409 Member
    Oh dang, MFP deleted the quote I posted from your profile. That's convenient for you. Well then...hrmmm

    I will be sure not to quote from profiles anymore but I still want to make my point so, I will use what "some people" have on their profiles without naming any names and in my own words.

    Here they are:

    They will ONLY be friends with you if you leave a message with your request

    If your not going to be active or you add a bunch of friends( I guess if the number gets too high and this person doesn't get attention from you and thinks you are just friending people for the # of them ), I think you will be deleted...

    If you eat too little, you will be deleted. If you are confused about it, he or she will tell you where to get the info. He or she will also give you info on how other people have been successful because , you know, everyone is the same.

    If you dont show what him or her the food you are eating. don't even bother. If he or she doesn't have every bit of info on you, your not worth their time.

    As far as this:
    That's on "my" profile. I don't go making a forum thread wagging my finger at all the new people. And where does it say they have to have "their' profile filled out as well? Nice try, but what I said in the thread and what is on my profile doesn't make me a hypocrit.

    Hahaha Your being hippocratic yet again. Your doing the exact same thing to me in this thread. I see you all over these forums trying to tell people "do this, not that" "This is my opinion" and then you argue when people don't agree with you. You interfered with this topic and wagged your finger at me. No one else had an issue with it until you came along. I was just giving new people a heads up "Filling out your profile before sending a friend request is a good idea, this might help you". That is all. This is on you, not me. Chill out girly.

    i agree its better if ppl fill out their stuff. why go looking for friends on here if u havnt even filled out your stuff? it dosnt have to be a freakin essay just a few words in each catagory will do. she isnt talking down to them shes just saying that it would be a good idea to fill it out for yourself and other ppl on here....
  • whitneyps7
    whitneyps7 Posts: 409 Member
    and it says on your profile your not easily offended???
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    I do not say that if you eat too little you will be deleted. Please don't put words in my mouth.

    As for the leaving a message thing - when you go to add someone, it gives you the option to include a message. All I'm asking is for a courtesy note with the add. It's not a big deal.

    But again..this is what is on MY profile and it has nothing to do with anyone being NEW.

    Right now you are grasping at straws . the point of the forum is to have discussions and give your opinions..and yes, even have a friendly argument. How am I a hypocrite?

    And the way your OP went, it sounded more like a gripe.

    Also, I'm not easily offended. I just think it is poor taste to come off the way it did.

    Also to the OP - I'm not easily offended but I am offended at how you have twisted my words from my profile in your post.
  • whitneyps7
    whitneyps7 Posts: 409 Member
    it seemed to help quite a few of the new people from what i saw.
  • lovinglife80
    lovinglife80 Posts: 14
    Hello my name is Esther. I wanted to give this another try and thought that having some friends on here might help so I made it my goal to gain some friends today!
  • Sarah1023
    Sarah1023 Posts: 194 Member
    This morning I thought to myself, "Hrmm, lets look through the introduce yourself forums and see if there are any interesting people there to become friends with". I did and half of you haven't even bothered to fill out your profiles. How are we suppose to know if we would be good friend matches if we dont know anything about you? Its a good idea to show your commitment to your journey by telling us about yourself before asking for friends.

    Totally True! I was gonna send you a FR but then I saw you loved hello kitty stuff and I was like ehh, run the other way. :flowerforyou:
    Hello Kitty is kinda cute lol
  • adiamiller
    adiamiller Posts: 4
    I just joined and the first thing I did was write in my profile!

    Nice to meet you~ I hope I can have many friends to motivate me and help me shed a few pounds! I tend to do a diet and then once I skip a day of watching the calories, I end up giving up on my whole diet!
  • jeanniekee98
    jeanniekee98 Posts: 1
    Good point there...well i'm new here and i would lke to have friends to talk with
  • hazellatrice
    hazellatrice Posts: 9 Member
    adiamiller , i used to do that but now i just back track nd out in what i missed or just start over ! never give up
  • hazellatrice
    hazellatrice Posts: 9 Member
    And to add..I don't need them to prove anything via their profile for me to add them.

    I don't think that someone who has this huge story or lots of info on their profile is any more or less committed to their goals as one who may have little to nothing on their profile.

    I prefer to give people a chance to prove themselves through actual things that matter....like logging their foods and exercise...asking questions if they have any...and lending support when they are able.
    ..... your so right baby steps goes a long way
  • TheConsciousFoody
    TheConsciousFoody Posts: 607 Member
    Ha. This thread has fail all over it. Who gives a *kitten* if people fill out their profiles. Jesus. Damn MFP Nazi.

    Dear new people,
    I will be your friend and motivate you REGARDLESS if your profile is filled out or not.
  • Michshellars
    Michshellars Posts: 155
    Lol @FitBeto, you made me laugh. You too, ModifiedMama :smile: Agreed, having a profile and knowing about someone is nice, but I will still support people even if they don't have full profiles.
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