Not a good start to this website.
Jacquie1972
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Well, I've just joined up to lose weight. And had someone send me a friend request. And then insulted me. I didn't come onto this website to be mocked by morons. I really hope this isn't a frequent thing, if it is, I'm getting rid of my account and will do it on my own.
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People suck! Don't let one jack-hole get you down! There are a lot of wonderful people on here who offer encouragement and support. Forget the ignorant ones! Good luck to you! You can do it!!0
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To be honest I've never seen anyone on this site that isn't motivating or nice, much less insulting. You landed on a random idiot I would say lol
Anyway don't let that experience ruin it for you there are a lot of good people here who are willing to help and are supportive. I can personally say that coming here has helped me stay on track.0 -
That is ridiculous! I've never had that happen, and haven't heard of it, so I'm going to assume it's a rare occurance. Don't let it get you down! I've found many great people on here that are willing to hold me accountable and keep me in line. Stick it out, I really think you'll enjoy it. Friend me if you'd like! (I promise I don't insult!)0
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No no...stay!!! We want you here. I'm sorry for whatever that person said to you. Honestly...you're going to love this site...it's really helpful and most people are SUPER nice!!! Hang in there!!
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This is not frequent here at all. I wouldn't be able to do it without the support of my MFP friends, and I've never had anyone insult me or any thing else of the sort. Most everyone is really sweet and supportive, I hope you find those friends too, cuz I know what MFP has done for me!
Kayla0 -
don't let an idiot put u off, stick with it ;-)0
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I have to say the person that did that was the MORON!!! I have been on here a few months and have had the people on here be super helpful. For the most part everyone is on here to make a healthy change. Please do not let someone like that discourage you!0
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Sorry you had that experience. I've been here a couple of weeks and haven't run into that myself. Unfortunately there are nasty people everywhere who try to elevate themselves by stomping on others. Report them to the site admin, and block them from future contact with you. Don't let miserable people get in the way of what you want for yourself!0
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ugh, I'm sorry to hear that.
From my experience, this place is incredibly supportive and full of helpful and friendly people. Don't let one jerk take that away from you.
Welcome! And I hope you stick around long enough to get a taste of what this place is really about :-)
Add me as a friend!
Amy0 -
How awful!!!!! I joined up a couple of weeks ago and have "Meet" the most warm, supportive group. Don't let that one moron ruin this for you! This is an awesome site and will really help! feel free to friend me if you like Good luck to you what ever you decide. 0
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That is awful~ I am sorry you had to deal with that! I have not had any of that in the past 24 hours I have been on LOL!0
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People are ridiculous. Just like the real world unfortunately there are all different types of people with different motivations and reasons for being here. Anyway, my advice to you- anyone who responds to this like all of the people before me are probably here for the right reasons and want to be supportive- friend request us and dont be afraid to accept requests going forward. Not all like the.0
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Sorry to hear. Some people are idiots!
This is a great site. If you aren't interested in the "community/friends" aspect anymore, then at least still try it out for the calorie calculating (food and exercise). I have found it really helpful. You could still browse the forums for motivation, and not necessarily add anyone as a friend. I have found that there are decent people here, and if they are truly genuine you can tell. Those are the people to look for as friends.
Don't let one sour grape spoil the whole bunch. Good luck!0 -
To be honest I've never seen anyone on this site that isn't motivating or nice, much less insulting. You landed on a random idiot I would say lol
Anyway don't let that experience ruin it for you there are a lot of good people here who are willing to help and are supportive. I can personally say that coming here has helped me stay on track.
Ditto! Welcome!0 -
I've only been here a few weeks, but I have not come across anyone like that. Everyone I have met here has been really nice, helpful, and supportive. That's horrible that someone did that to you. I'm sorry you experienced that. I agree with the others, though, it's probably a very rare occurance here!!0
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if someone knocked you down then they are not feeling good about themselves so to make themselves feel better they have to make fun of others so it can happen but just ignore them cuz you came on here for a reason....to change ur life some how
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Thank you for all your kind posts. I was just taken aback! I'm not sure how to add people or do stuff as I'm still learning how to use the website, but feel free to add me if you like! I have a LOT of weight I need to shift. And I need to shift a few pounds before the end of the year because I have to have my gall bladder out and the surgeons would like me to get down to a safe weight to do it. But I also just want to shed the excess luggage as it's causing me untold problems and I would love to see my little old self again! Again, thank you for your kind messages, it's most appreciated, as my self confidence is at an absolute low right now anyway.0
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I am truely sorry that you were insulted. I know for a fact that people on MFP are on this site to be supportive rather than to shoot someone down...........Some (and I do mean SOME) MFPs like to shoot from the hips & do not sugar coat anything. And they do it with all respect and I give them credit for their positive feed back......STAY....don't let one bad apple in the barrel spoil it for you and others........... fzyfrog; it's not that people suck, it's the *kitten* who SUCK..........right?................0
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Stay...don't go. We'll help you reach your goal. We need you here to help us along our journey too. Forget the IDIOT and focus on what your here for. A new beginning...a new you 0
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I've only heard of a couple times like this, did you block this person? they will not be able to see your profile, comments or send any more nasty comments. best of luck to you! you can add me as a friend if you like.0
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I'm a newbie here too , but so far everyone has been very welcoming. Its a great place to be from what I have seen so far and the tools are great -especially the food diary, exercise record etc. Like you I have a lot to lose & also for medical reasons. I'm one of the older members & my knees are wearing out. Down here in Cornwall unless you show that you can lose weight they won't even put you on the list to see a consultant at the hospital..so this time I have to do it. i would add you as a friend but likewise not sure yet how to do so!0
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I am absolutely APPALLED that someone on this site....knowing that support is key....would insult you. I hope you did not accept their friend request. I can only tell you of my experience here on MFP. I have made some of the nicest, greatest, kindest, most supportive, beautiful friends that I would KILL to be able to enjoy in 'real' life (even tho this IS real life!).
While you absorb all the support given to you here on this message board, in your mind you can tell that obnoxious, rude, unkind, nonsupportive person to GO STRAIGHT TO HELL....and if you can't do that, send me their user name in a private message and I WILL DO IT...for the credibility of this site.
I am truly sorry you experienced that, but DO NOT LEAVE MFP. Thumb your nose to this A$$wipe and have the last laugh by succeeding on your journey!0 -
Oh no, please stay! The majority of people on here have been so supportive and helpful. Don't let one idiot ruin it for you, we are here for ya!0
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I am sorry that happened. I have never been mocked here so I hope that this one person is just one person who is here for the wrong reasons...most of us are very supportive0
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Don't let one dude ruin it for you! I've only been around about a week, and I love it.0
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To be honest I've never seen anyone on this site that isn't motivating or nice, much less insulting. You landed on a random idiot I would say lol
Anyway don't let that experience ruin it for you there are a lot of good people here who are willing to help and are supportive. I can personally say that coming here has helped me stay on track.
Ditto! Welcome!
Me too ihave not come across this yet i hope you decide to stay this place is great :-)0 -
Welcome, welcome and another welcome!!!!! Please stay, its great here, ive only ever had help and support, dont let one idiot spoil that for you xxx0
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That is just TERRIBLE!!!! :mad: What a shame! Nobody that is on this site needs that crap. I just want you to know that I sent you a friend request. I would love for us to help encourage each other! :flowerforyou:0
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Wow... that's not cool at all. Everyone I've encountered has been wonderful on here. Of course, I can dish it out as much as the next person might be able to, so all is fair in love and war. But definitely dont let some idjit discourage you. You will find that there are far more willing to help and motivate than there are trying to bring you down. Report em, block em, whatever is available, and be done with em. No need to waste your energy on them. That only gives em what they want.0
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Hi Sweetie!
I would never have recommended this site to you if I thought that this would have happened to you! I have been here for 4 months now and I am truly sorry that the first thing that happened to you here was so appalling. Hopefully you have now realised that this is a very rare thing to happen and that the majority of peeps are supportive, motivating and friendly.
Please make sure you stay babes! This place is amazing and sooooooo supportive! As for the *kitten* that called you what they did? I hope they gain so much weight their butt becomes so large it gets named as a Continent! Seriously? They obviously have issues to deal with and I hope that they find a way to deal with them without resorting to picking on other people.
Love you hun xoxoxoxoxoxoxo STAY! You won't regret it!0
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