Why are people so mean?!

Why do people keep making 'mean people' posts....where have you been all your life?

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.

Oh yeah, only Americans are mean. Not anyone else. Never.

I agree! Let's help each other - no need for 'negative' comments- let's remain positive:)

I couldn't agree more! Seems like even if you post a recipe idea . . . you get negativity from people trying to criticize your idea or bashing you because it has 5 more calories than what you thought it had! It's simple . . . if you don't like it, move on and don't make it!

I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!

Why do people keep making 'mean people' posts....where have you been all your life?

THIS! Do you live in a cave?

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!

I know....it's shocking and sad isn't it? I just feel sorry for these people, if this is all they have to make them feel good. But I do agree, you would think adults would know better.

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
Spread love, not anger!

There is such a thing as refuting bad advice that is not agreed with and that opposing advice actually has clinical study to back it up.

IE. "Don't eat after 7pm because all that food will turn into fat if you don't burn it off"

Refutation: Clinical study can prove that there is no "time" that one has to cease from eating. Weight is gained due to over consumption of calories regardless of time food is being eaten.

So should one be silent when the first statement is being spread around as fact?

For most people that take offense to opposition, it's more a perspective thing, than a personal thing.

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Also. Most people who are unhappy with themselves, are mean. Aaaand this site has many of those.

It's sad. I do like the ignore function on my newsfeed (although I rarely use it - I just delete people), but it doesn't work as well in the forums because if you ignore, other comments are either out of context or the "quote" them anyway... so if you want to reply to a thread and read the responses, you have to try to skip the morons. And sometimes a snarky comment in one thread is because someone is having a bad day, not necessarily that they never have anything to add of value.

It's easy for people to be pushy and mean online behind their computer screens. Especially those that won't even put up a picture of themselves. I also think some folks are unaware that when people post questions or responses (and yes, there is such a thing as a DUMB question, but I defend the rights of people who post them) are from REAL people that may be struggling a LOT... and that flippant responses and "mere" words can hurt. For some, this is their only source of support in something that is very personal... and it's a shame the meanies are inclined to shroud their callousness in "sarcasm" or "humor." Debate and arguement are not at risk - you can do both and still be polite.

For the most part, the people who's opinion I care about are in my friends list. So when I do post on the forum, I find it pretty easy to ignore the doofuses. I've seen others who haven't been as successful at that, I feel sorry. It's not kind and it's not helpful... but I don't see it changing anytime soon.