Why even ask for advice??
bregrig
Posts: 154 Member
Why do I constantly see the same people asking questions and fretting over the same things and NEVER take the advice they are given from the people on here? Why even be on here and ask for advice if you aren't going to listen to everyone but just complain about your situation? We are trying to help! I don't get it. End rant.
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There's a technical term for it think it's like askhole or something:laugh:0
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Welcome to the internet....0
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oh, man, I hadn't heard that one before and it is just *soooooo* my sister right now....0 -
Most of the time those people are not really asking for advice, they just want validation.0
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...Yep.... as one of my earlier topics was titled:
They ask, they complain, and then they don't listen.0 -
Most of the time those people are not really asking for advice, they just want validation.
remember, kids; 50 no's and 1 yes still means yes"
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Most of the time those people are not really asking for advice, they just want validation.
^ This. And, honestly, it's pretty common both on and off the net.0 -
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Most of the time those people are not really asking for advice, they just want validation.
^ This. And, honestly, it's pretty common both on and off the net.
This is what I was going to say. My husband's best friend is like this regarding all facets of his life.0 -
Most of the time those people are not really asking for advice, they just want validation.
The best validation is if you do something and it works.![:\](https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/resources/emoji/confused.png ":\")
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WHY CAN'T YOU ALL JUST LET ME BE A VICTIM??0
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Human nature.Why do I constantly see the same people asking questions and fretting over the same things and NEVER take the advice they are given from the people on here? Why even be on here and ask for advice if you aren't going to listen to everyone but just complain about your situation? We are trying to help! I don't get it. End rant.0 -
Most of the time those people are not really asking for advice, they just want validation.
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Yes, why do people ask a random bunch of strangers they have never met before advice and then have the gall to not listen to it? I mean, MFP is only filled with random doctors, dieticans and the like all waiting hand and foot on these little snobs. The merit of the advice given to them is worth more than they ever deserve!
Oh wait....
People here, including myself, use MFP as a sounding board because its filled with random people. (I also talk to you guys and licensed professionals.) Usually the advice given includes these wonderful gems:
1. Links to highly read threads- often that you have read.
2. Accusations of you lying.
3. Helpful little phrases like 'calories in, calories out'.
4. Attacks on the OP's characters when the focus is weight loss.
Many threads degenerate in useless stuff anyway.
IMHO, people are here to figure out themselves. We are just tools to help them get there.
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FWI The poster is looking for validation and trying to sound like a victim. That makes her the same as the people you are mocking.0 -
Most of the time those people are not really asking for advice, they just want validation.
^ This. And, honestly, it's pretty common both on and off the net.
Yep. I have actually copied and pasted my responses to many common askhole questions.
*No you should not buy shakeology
*Getting rid of (insert higher calorie food deemed as bad) will not necessarily make you lose weight. Eating at a deficit will
*Just break up
*Do you weigh your food?
*Your body cleanses itself, there is no need for a juice cleanse
*You don't have to eat breakfast to lose weight
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Here honey, your soapbox wasn't very big, use MINE because I see it all the time.0
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I mean, for real, right?0
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The same reason people post on Facebook 30 times a day. Validation that they actually exist. I'm alive damn-it! Pay attention to me!!! 0
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MFP is all knowing, do not question MFP!0
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WHY CAN'T YOU ALL JUST LET ME BE A VICTIM??
You need to zip it and get back to doing your crunches. Because you had to do about a million crunches to get those abs. And you should listen to your mother...0 -
Haha not heard this before0 -
WHY CAN'T YOU ALL JUST LET ME BE A VICTIM??
Its not your turn yet ;-)0 -
WHY CAN'T YOU ALL JUST LET ME BE A VICTIM??
HAHA :flowerforyou:0 -
Yes, why do people ask a random bunch of strangers they have never met before advice and then have the gall to not listen to it? I mean, MFP is only filled with random doctors, dieticans and the like all waiting hand and foot on these little snobs. The merit of the advice given to them is worth more than they ever deserve!
Oh wait....
People here, including myself, use MFP as a sounding board because its filled with random people. (I also talk to you guys and licensed professionals.) Usually the advice given includes these wonderful gems:
1. Links to highly read threads- often that you have read.
2. Accusations of you lying.
3. Helpful little phrases like 'calories in, calories out'.
4. Attacks on the OP's characters when the focus is weight loss.
Many threads degenerate in useless stuff anyway.
IMHO, people are here to figure out themselves. We are just tools to help them get there.
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FWI The poster is looking for validation and trying to sound like a victim. That makes her the same as the people you are mocking.
Who you calling a tool?
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Yes, why do people ask a random bunch of strangers they have never met before advice and then have the gall to not listen to it? I mean, MFP is only filled with random doctors, dieticans and the like all waiting hand and foot on these little snobs. The merit of the advice given to them is worth more than they ever deserve!
Oh wait....
People here, including myself, use MFP as a sounding board because its filled with random people. (I also talk to you guys and licensed professionals.) Usually the advice given includes these wonderful gems:
1. Links to highly read threads- often that you have read.
2. Accusations of you lying.
3. Helpful little phrases like 'calories in, calories out'.
4. Attacks on the OP's characters when the focus is weight loss.
Many threads degenerate in useless stuff anyway.
IMHO, people are here to figure out themselves. We are just tools to help them get there.
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FWI The poster is looking for validation and trying to sound like a victim. That makes her the same as the people you are mocking.
Who you calling a tool?
hahaaa that made me lol :laugh:0 -
mind. blown.0
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