Why is there SO MUCH negativity here?!

This is the internet... filled with a bunch of cowardly *kitten* who have all the confidence to be rude to someone behind the comfort of a computer. Get them in person, though, and most of the time they'll keep quiet. Just ignore them.

I have a kettle I'd like to introduce you to.

I am sure I can find a pot.

I'll also grant that "douchebaggery" is highly subjective, but I think we all know a jerk when we see one!

Considering how many people point to perfectly reasonable posts and call them douchey (or something similar), I'm pretty sure you're wrong.

Reported.

Reported for reporting.

:sad:

*rage quits*

Wow, I can't believe this is still going on. This is positively adorable!

I just want to point out that this site does provide support. It isn't here for everyone to cheer you on. It is here for you to support yourself. Like a walker for old people. We aren't here to hold people's hands. We have our own jobs to do. We simply tell each other what has worked for us, hopefully provide some insight as to how and why, post recipes and let everyone know that "I, too, have been where you've been". it's real world glazed over by the freedom of anonymity to provides us the platform for freedom of speech without any true ramafications to ourselves. Thus why people will say things that normally they wouldn't say in person.

OP, don't take what people say personally. Take their advice unbiasedly and realize that what these people have said has been repeated a seemingly infinite amount of times and it gets harder to not flat out say "Yeah, you're doing it wrong". And glean whatever information helps you in your journey. Support yourself and you, in turn, shall support others ( i just made that up... totally copyrighting that yogi shizzle right there!)

I hung out here about 15 months ago and got so frustrated with the misinformation and all, I finally deleted my account. This is the first time I've looked back in. I have to admit I'm shocked at how much less 'stupid' it is now. Back then, the forum was deluged with threads about how you have to eat more to weigh less, eating below BMR meant instant death for all and the latest Dr. Oz diet miracles.

Oh, it's still full of that, too.

Conflicting info is what keeps Mike in the $$$$$

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Why is there so much negativity? Every one here is deprived of Sugar, Calories, or Sex. I think that pretty much explains it.

Speak for yourself. :flowerforyou:

you lie. you have lost 44 lbs its scientifically impossible for you to not be in a caloric deficit. Why cant you just be honest?

Calorie deficit =/= calorie deprivation

I got fat eating about 2800-3000 calories per day. Losing means staying at 2000 calories, no deprivation here. (and sugar daily)

Isn't this supposed to be a place of support? Time after time I see threads of success and someone rips them a new one for doing it differently then themselves. TDEE isn't for everyone. Paleo isn't for everyone. High carb high sugar eat everything in moderation isn't for everyone. But, no, people with zero medical skill pipe in about how wrong someone's diet choices are. Seriously, how awful is that? Can't we just say, "RIGHT ON!" and move along? What kind of a support system IS this?!

WHERE ARE MY POSITIVE PEOPLE AT?!

I agree. We are all different. What works for me may not work for you. To each his own. TGIF!!

Wow, I see what got you all fired up with the other thread. I think sometimes people just don't realize how to phrase things properly online to be supportive yet convey a difference in opinion. Also, some people think that flippant comments (not intended to be rude) are hilarious when in actuality they are not. The bottom line is that any comment on a thread should be taken with a grain of salt. Mental filters are much more powerful than online thread filters. : )

I'm shutting down this thread with creepiness in 3...2...1...

Oh wow, that gif IS disturbing.

On the positive side (though my last comment was also positive), I'm also surprised at how many really knowledgeable people that were here last summer are still here, patiently mythbusting and educating daily. You go, peeps. You are making a difference!

I roll my eyes at every 'welcome to the internet' response. *****es, I grew up with the internet. Its changed, and has become an integral part of peoples lives now - as such, normal social guidelines need to start being acknowledged. This is the only board I frequent that still has members saying 'errr its the internet' as an excuse for being a jerk.

Maybe as a general rule of thumb... If you wouldn't say it irl, then its probably mean.

you missed the growing up part.


Pro tip - us "Old Folks" (some of us have actually been on the internet since the 80's - you know, before they added pictures for the kids) actually speak online EXACTLY the way we would in person. Some of us hold back online. You're welcome.

1337 haxxors n ur bbs stealing all ur internetz.

Oh Em Gee, you had colored text? :noway: Mine was either green or white.

because they r horny and need some sex in their life.

You know what this is the answer...right here hit the ol' nail on the head.

If I was getting the bajoinga all the time would I be on MFP all the time? H_LL to the Mother f'en No I'd be doing the vertical mambo.

You are truly wise.

Touché

Wow, I see what got you all fired up with the other thread. I think sometimes people just don't realize how to phrase things properly online to be supportive yet convey a difference in opinion. Also, some people think that flippant comments (not intended to be rude) are hilarious when in actuality they are not to me. The bottom line is that any comment on a thread should be taken with a grain of salt. Mental filters are much more powerful than online thread filters. : )

FIFY.

because they r horny and need some sex in their life.

You know what this is the answer...right here hit the ol' nail on the head.

If I was getting the bajoinga all the time would I be on MFP all the time? H_LL to the Mother f'en No I'd be doing the vertical mambo.

You are truly wise.

Touché

Even while at work???