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Why are so many people negative to others on here?

skincy
skincy Posts: 108 Member
in Motivation and Support
I have noticed recently that when someone asks a question that has already been answered a bunch of times, they get snippy and make the person feel like crap. Are we not all on here for a reason? to help and motivate each other? Instead of belittling a person just post a link to the previous discussion on the subject and be nice!:explode:
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  • rougecrayon
    rougecrayon Posts: 100
    People are mean. Also, people get misunderstood through text.
  • TylerJ76
    TylerJ76 Posts: 4,375 Member
    Here we go again.

    Yep...
  • pobalita
    pobalita Posts: 741 Member
    This question has already been asked (and answered) numerous times.

    Sorry, didn't have time to nicely post the link to all previous similar threads.


    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • 1ConcreteGirl
    1ConcreteGirl Posts: 3,677 Member
    "Negative"

    That word does not mean what you think it means.
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    Are we not all on here for a reason? to help and motivate each other?

    No.
  • Cr01502
    Cr01502 Posts: 3,614 Member
    I don't know.

    Crummy home life I guess.

    Personal issues.

    Or maybe . . . it just makes me feel like a MAN!
  • prattiger65
    prattiger65 Posts: 1,657 Member
    Every thread takes up space. So when some one starts a thread about a topic that has been asked and answered ad nauseum, people tell them. I dont think its snippy, more educational. Just use the search feature. You could have done a search and found all the same answers you are gonna get here.
  • BreeNJesse
    BreeNJesse Posts: 150 Member
    You know sadly that's human nature for a lot of people :(
  • jd7887
    jd7887 Posts: 59 Member
    It's unfortunately just how these forums are. I stick with my food journal and focus on "real life" friends and family for support.
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,151 Member
    Because we're hungry.
  • SoViLicious
    SoViLicious Posts: 2,633 Member
    Its like the meaning of life... You will never know...................................
  • Crankstr
    Crankstr Posts: 3,958 Member
    Here we go again.

    on my ownnnnnnnnnnn,

    goin down the only road I've ever knownnnnnnnnnnnn
  • BurtHuttz
    BurtHuttz Posts: 3,653 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/post/search?phrase=mean+people

    I hope this helps.
  • 1ConcreteGirl
    1ConcreteGirl Posts: 3,677 Member
    You know sadly that's human nature for a lot of people :(

    Curious... if something is "human nature," does that not mean it is true of people in general?

    How can a term like "human nature" be strategically applied?
  • sullus
    sullus Posts: 2,839 Member
    Because we're hungry.

    *hangry
  • BunkyBumBum
    BunkyBumBum Posts: 157 Member
    The internet brings out the jerk in people. Text can be misunderstood, but it can also be a passive-aggressive way of being a jerk and covering yourself to say, "Oh, I didn't mean it like that..."

    Best thing to do, skip over jerk comments, just ignore them. Focus on the actual replies that are constructive. It's hard sometimes, but just remember - you can't argue with stupid and you can't make a jerk nice.
  • babydiego87
    babydiego87 Posts: 905 Member
    ironically this has been said many times and will get snippy comments :laugh:
  • Cr01502
    Cr01502 Posts: 3,614 Member
    It's unfortunately just how these forums are. I stick with my food journal and focus on "real life" friends and family for support.

    That's ridiculous.
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/891455-why-are-people-so-mean?hl=why+are+people
  • shineyapple
    shineyapple Posts: 94 Member
    dont let things get to you :) some people are nice, some people are mean...just how it is...
  • MsDover
    MsDover Posts: 395 Member
    Because we're hungry.

    It's funny, but it's true!
  • Crankstr
    Crankstr Posts: 3,958 Member
    You know sadly that's human nature for a lot of people :(

    Curious... if something is "human nature," does that not mean it is true of people in general?

    How can a term like "human nature" be strategically applied?


    why?why? tell em that it's human natureeee.....
  • graciepecie
    graciepecie Posts: 135 Member
    I have noticed recently that when someone asks a question that has already been answered a bunch of times, they get snippy and make the person feel like crap. Are we not all on here for a reason? to help and motivate each other? Instead of belittling a person just post a link to the previous discussion on the subject and be nice!:explode:

    ^This^
  • Cliffslosinit
    Cliffslosinit Posts: 5,044 Member
    It's unfortunately just how these forums are. I stick with my food journal and focus on "real life" friends and family for support.

    Me too....

    dgbbadsanta.gif
  • Christizzzle
    Christizzzle Posts: 454 Member
    Because we're hungry.

    It's funny, but it's true!

    Yup. Hangry people up in here.
  • iulia_maddie
    iulia_maddie Posts: 2,780 Member
    Here we go again.

    on my ownnnnnnnnnnn,

    goin down the only road I've ever knownnnnnnnnnnnn
    Like a drifter I was born to walk aloneee..

    God dammit Crankstr!:angry:
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    It's unfortunately just how these forums are. I stick with my food journal and focus on "real life" friends and family for support.

    Me too....

    dgbbadsanta.gif

    LCBLswe.gif
  • jd7887
    jd7887 Posts: 59 Member
    It's unfortunately just how these forums are. I stick with my food journal and focus on "real life" friends and family for support.

    That's ridiculous.


    Yes, so ridiculous!
  • _SABOTEUR_
    _SABOTEUR_ Posts: 6,833 Member
    I have noticed recently that when someone asks a question that has already been answered a bunch of times, they get snippy and make the person feel like crap. Are we not all on here for a reason? to help and motivate each other? Instead of belittling a person just post a link to the previous discussion on the subject and be nice!:explode:

    I tend to find that this is the scenario that plays out:

    OP: I heard <very bad thing> is good for weight loss. I might do it. What does everyone else think?

    P1: No, this is bad for you. Here is why.

    P2: I agree it is bad for you. Here are peer reviewed studies to prove it is bad for you.

    P3: Please don't do this, I don't want you to damage your health.

    OP: You're all so mean, don't you realise that when I ask for advice all I want is people to agree with me and give me their blessing.
  • jeslaughter
    jeslaughter Posts: 131 Member
    The internet brings out the jerk in people. Text can be misunderstood, but it can also be a passive-aggressive way of being a jerk and covering yourself to say, "Oh, I didn't mean it like that..."

    Best thing to do, skip over jerk comments, just ignore them. Focus on the actual replies that are constructive. It's hard sometimes, but just remember - you can't argue with stupid and you can't make a jerk nice.

    A Perfectly Awesome Response...thank you for being so honest!
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