Why all the negativity???Where is the Motivation?
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I've got a serious question. if you are thinking that an internet forum is not for you, then why post that you are thinking of staying away from the boards? Seems a bit dramatic and unnecessary, in my opinion.
Also, I recommend that if these forums are too much for you to handle that 1) it may be you needing to not focus so much on the supposed tone of said disagreement/post and 2) don't go on other forums, like for gaming. They make MFP look so tame.
And finally...disagreeing =/= negativity.
For anyone wondering why this particular 'mean person thread' was created:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1099829-learn-what-it-means-to-eat-clean?page=3
It's not the disagreeing... I'm all for constructive criticism. There are nice ways of doing it... I'm talking about the ones that want to just say how stupid you or your idea or your opinion is. The ones that want to post a negative mean comment on everything that is put out there. There are comments that are meant to be helpful in disagreement but there are also people just set on making people feel stupid... I was ready for negative comments on this as well. Like " well if you don't like it then get off MFP" things along that nature. I'm just not a negative person and I was just raised to be nice to others and not to ever be rude or disrespectful. Everyone was not raised that way sadly.0 -
the silent treatment,
Ok...I'm probably cyber bullying you..but...how does one give someone the silent treament on an internet forum?
I'm just imagining somebody not posting on a topic and saying "That'll show em'" I don't know why but it makes me laugh.
ETA: Apparently I'm not the only inquiring mind that wants to know.
*silent treatments you*
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the silent treatment,
Ok...I'm probably cyber bullying you..but...how does one give someone the silent treament on an internet forum?
I'm just imagining somebody not posting on a topic and saying "That'll show em'" I don't know why but it makes me laugh.
ETA: Apparently I'm not the only inquiring mind that wants to know.
*silent treatments you*
wait
DON'T YOU REALIZE HOW LONG I HAVE BEEN IGNORING YOU??! WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO, SPELL IT OUT?0 -
I've got a serious question. if you are thinking that an internet forum is not for you, then why post that you are thinking of staying away from the boards? Seems a bit dramatic and unnecessary, in my opinion.
Also, I recommend that if these forums are too much for you to handle that 1) it may be you needing to not focus so much on the supposed tone of said disagreement/post and 2) don't go on other forums, like for gaming. They make MFP look so tame.
And finally...disagreeing =/= negativity.
For anyone wondering why this particular 'mean person thread' was created:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1099829-learn-what-it-means-to-eat-clean?page=3
It's not the disagreeing... I'm all for constructive criticism. There are nice ways of doing it... I'm talking about the ones that want to just say how stupid you or your idea or your opinion is. The ones that want to post a negative mean comment on everything that is put out there. There are comments that are meant to be helpful in disagreement but there are also people just set on making people feel stupid... I was ready for negative comments on this as well. Like " well if you don't like it then get off MFP" things along that nature. I'm just not a negative person and I was just raised to be nice to others and not to ever be rude or disrespectful. Everyone was not raised that way sadly.
There are people like this everywhere (and I mean actual jerks, not just people who disagree with you on a message board).
You will not change them.
Learn to ignore them and let it go.0 -
Yay! This again :huh:0
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Welcome to our website. The entire community looks forward to receiving your instructions on proper behavior!0
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First whether it be the person on simply the idea... it should never be called stupid. That is what I am talking about. Why must it be "stupid " because you don't agree with it?
If an "idea" has been proven (through the scientific method, several times over) to be factually incorrect, it's stupid.0 -
Trolling/flame baiting is a violation of the Community Guidelines.i'm climbing down off my soapbox now and bracing myself for the expected negativity this may draw.:yawn:0 -
the silent treatment,
Ok...I'm probably cyber bullying you..but...how does one give someone the silent treament on an internet forum?
I'm just imagining somebody not posting on a topic and saying "That'll show em'" I don't know why but it makes me laugh.
ETA: Apparently I'm not the only inquiring mind that wants to know.
*silent treatments you*
wait
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i am happy to be friends with nice modivating people with no negavity....
^this0 -
Yay! This again :huh:
I knew you looked familiar.0 -
Every time I don't respond to a thread I'm giving them the silent treatment.
Everyone feels sufficiently uncomfortable now because I no speaky speaky to them.0 -
I think there needs to be more people who are honest to the point and who tell it like it is. Have you seen the BS spread around here? I find it funny that most of the time the "mean" people are the one correcting wrong and sometimes dangerous advice given on here. I don't see this negativity you speak of and I read that other thread... DISAGREEING WITH SOMEONE DOES NOT EQUAL NEGATIVITY.
I have learned a lot from members who have been called mean, rude, negative, unsupportive ect. :flowerforyou:0 -
So when someone disagrees with you, they are being negative? :huh:
Ok :laugh:
ETA: Good luck. :flowerforyou:
Wow! Talk about rude!!! And so negative!!!
Why don't you just kick a puppy next time!?!? It would be less rude than this venom you're spewing all over this otherwise positive, motivating, and uplifting thread.
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So when someone disagrees with you, they are being negative? :huh:
Ok :laugh:
ETA: Good luck. :flowerforyou:
Wow! Talk about rude!!! And so negative!!!
Why don't you just kick a puppy next time!?!? It would be less rude than this venom you're spewing all over this otherwise positive, motivating, and uplifting thread.
:explode:
WHOA! Calm down JeffCBT. Your negativity is really insulting me when I read it, and I feel bullied just reading this. Your words are like daggers in my vertebrae. Not between them but literally piercing the bone through. That's what your words are like to me, and they're hurtful.0 -
Most of the so-called bullies are actually the ones who know what they are talking about (there are some exceptions) so put on your armor, a hard hat, thicker skin, big girl/boy panties, whatever and pay attention.0
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Found it.
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Most of the so-called bullies are actually the ones who know what they are talking about (there are some exceptions) so put on your armor, a hard hat, thicker skin, big girl/boy panties, whatever and pay attention.
why are you saying my panties are big?!?! that is not very supportive!0 -
Huh.
Hildy_J is late.0 -
I've got a serious question. if you are thinking that an internet forum is not for you, then why post that you are thinking of staying away from the boards? Seems a bit dramatic and unnecessary, in my opinion.
Also, I recommend that if these forums are too much for you to handle that 1) it may be you needing to not focus so much on the supposed tone of said disagreement/post and 2) don't go on other forums, like for gaming. They make MFP look so tame.
And finally...disagreeing =/= negativity.
For anyone wondering why this particular 'mean person thread' was created:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1099829-learn-what-it-means-to-eat-clean?page=3
It's not the disagreeing... I'm all for constructive criticism. There are nice ways of doing it... I'm talking about the ones that want to just say how stupid you or your idea or your opinion is. The ones that want to post a negative mean comment on everything that is put out there. There are comments that are meant to be helpful in disagreement but there are also people just set on making people feel stupid... I was ready for negative comments on this as well. Like " well if you don't like it then get off MFP" things along that nature. I'm just not a negative person and I was just raised to be nice to others and not to ever be rude or disrespectful. Everyone was not raised that way sadly.
There are people like this everywhere (and I mean actual jerks, not just people who disagree with you on a message board).
You will not change them.
Learn to ignore them and let it go.
Well I got some positive on page one then all the sarcasm from then on :ohwell: ...... can't blame a girl for trying... I knew I was fighting a losing battle and you can't argue with arrogance. I'm out.0 -
LEAVE JEFF ALOOOONNNEEEEEE!!!!!! It's people like you who come in our nice-rice threads and *kitten* all over the rainbow, turning it brown and raining acid diarrhoea upon our happy heads! UUGGHH!!!So when someone disagrees with you, they are being negative? :huh:
Ok :laugh:
ETA: Good luck. :flowerforyou:
Wow! Talk about rude!!! And so negative!!!
Why don't you just kick a puppy next time!?!? It would be less rude than this venom you're spewing all over this otherwise positive, motivating, and uplifting thread.
:explode:
WHOA! Calm down JeffCBT. Your negativity is really insulting me when I read it, and I feel bullied just reading this. Your words are like daggers in my vertebrae. Not between them but literally piercing the bone through. That's what your words are like to me, and they're hurtful.
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Huh.
Hildy_J is late.
Bwahahaha. +10 -
I'm just not a negative person and I was just raised to be nice to others and not to ever be rude or disrespectful. Everyone was not raised that way sadly.
Disagreement != disrespect/rudeness.0 -
So when someone disagrees with you, they are being negative? :huh:
Ok :laugh:
ETA: Good luck. :flowerforyou:
well ain't that ironic.0 -
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Huh.
Hildy_J is late.
Daaaaaaaanngggg0 -
Honestly? People get called "bullies" for calling bogus diet trends bogus diet trends. It gets freaking old. "Oh no, how dare you say Fat Flush Water/Detox #112/My 21 Day Water Fast is a load of crap? BULLY!"
I do not know what prompted your particular rant, and I honestly don't care enough to browse through your posting history or try and read your mind. I've just quit taking these "everyone's sooo mean" threads seriously because as a whole they are posted when someone cannot tell the difference between calling an idea stupid and calling a person stupid.
First whether it be the person on simply the idea... it should never be called stupid. That is what I am talking about. Why must it be "stupid " because you don't agree with it?
Because many things aren't opinion...much of this is actual science...you can't disagree with something factual soundly based in science and not be stupid. If you believed that the world was flat and the sun revolved around the earth...you would indeed be stupid...not because you disagree with me...but because you disagree with something that is scientifically fundamental.0 -
Well I got some positive on page one then all the HONESTY from then on :ohwell: ...... can't blame a girl for trying... I knew I was fighting a losing battle and you can't argue with arrogance. I'm out.
Time to deactaviation... 3....2.....0 -
Huh.
Hildy_J is late.
Daaaaaaaanngggg
Well, child support is a pain. Just say'n.0 -
I lurked for the first 2 weeks on this site and you know what I saw?
1) people wanting validation no matter how dangerous their idea was.
2) people saying do whatever you want if you think it's a good idea
3) people calmly explaining why said corse of action is unsafe, ineffective, or just plain silly
4) people who have been here forever putting concise information in blunt terms to convey their knowledge in the most impact full way possible.
5) people who complain that they can't do it because they are somehow special and defy natural law.
I chose to friend those in category 3&4 because they had the best gif's!0
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