No more negativity...PLZ! Props to my MFP buddies!

CombatVet_Armywife
CombatVet_Armywife Posts: 300 Member
edited September 22 in Motivation and Support
I just have to say it....after the last few weeks of encountering several negative/rude comments being left on people's posts, it has been a bit discouraging. This site should not be meant for that and I find it extremely sad. I do not post often, but I had even stopped because of it.

However, it has made me realize even more how very LUCKY I am to have the friends I have here on MFP. Not any one of them has or would bring a negative/rude comment to this site. I treasure each one of you and all of the support & motivation you have given me since my start here! You have made such a difference.......THANK YOU!!! :flowerforyou:

My hope is that other users are able to find a group of friends who offer that for them as well!

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  • bonnykate
    bonnykate Posts: 123
    grrr. . . let's get the negativity kicked off the site! i agree completely, this is one of the few online communities in which people actually are there for each other, and there is NO ROOM for people who want to bring their bad attitudes on everyone else. if i see any trolling or other bad behavior, you betcha i'm flagging it!
  • AnaNotBanana
    AnaNotBanana Posts: 963 Member
    I completely agree! This website is the one place that I can turn that DOESN'T have the negativity that you get everywhere else. That is why I love it so much and always come here when I'm feeling down.
  • JoyceJoanne
    JoyceJoanne Posts: 760 Member
    I'm with you!! When new people come to the site, I'd like them to feel welcome, not have to worry about what they say because someone may not like it and leave negative feedback. I think everybody is here for the same reason, support and encouragement during their journey. Everybody is in a different place in their lives.... some are just starting, some with meds, some with surg, some have completed it, some like natural or organic, some like convienience of processed foods.... There are SOOO many variables. Please be kind when leaving feedback! I would hate to see someone give up on their journey because a few 'toads' were negative about their chosen path!!

    Thanks Brenda for the reminder. I too, have had negative, but my friends have been terrific!!

    Have a fantastic day!:flowerforyou:
  • Sparklewolfie
    Sparklewolfie Posts: 271
    I don't think there has been any outright flaming or trolling, but just more aggressive/blunt opinions. And usually (from what I have seen) it is because the poster misinterpreted the OP's point in the post, anyway.

    I say, everybody just give everybody the benefit of the doubt:glasses: ! And instead of posting "oh, are you just another anti-whatever supporter?" actually give your own opinion, like "I don't think the company is to blame, it is the consumers" :tongue:

    My Fitness Pal really is one of the only places I have been without negativity, and I would like to see that continue!:heart: Let's all just help each other out and discuss controversial topics like mature grown-ups:smooched:
  • GiGi76
    GiGi76 Posts: 876 Member
    People shouldnt say anything at all if they cant say something nice!!!! Im glad to have you as one of MFPs and hope that others can find people that will motivate them instead of being ugly!!!
  • runcdizzy
    runcdizzy Posts: 16
    thanks for being a great fitness pal. I appreciate all your kind words and motivation.
  • Scorpiomom222
    Scorpiomom222 Posts: 1,462 Member
    I thought you'd post something like this, and I'm happy you did. It makes me happier that we know each other on here. :bigsmile:
    I too am tired of the attacking, negative posts.
  • CombatVet_Armywife
    CombatVet_Armywife Posts: 300 Member
    I wanted to thank all of you for your thoughts and replies. I can see I haven't been the only one to notice this issue, as sad as that is. I wanted to hold my tongue and just let it be, but it seemed every time I wanted to respond to a post it was just full of drama and negativity.

    ~Joyce....your points were spot-on! I couldn't agree more. Each of you made excellent points, I am glad you shared them.

    ~Sparkle...I would have to say there is definitely a difference between aggressive/oppinionated people or comments and ignorant/rude/attacking behavior. The posts I have encountered went beyond stating opinions or having disagreements, they went to a place they shouldn't go, not on here. Misinterpretation absolutely plays a part....but there are certainly better ways to address the issue or get your views accross than what I have been seeing. I absolutely agree that we need to HELP eachother, leave out the negativity, and present ourselves as adults. Unfortunately, the more posts I've seen, the more disheartening it has been.

    I am just glad I have found such amazing people to share this journey with! :)
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