Why are some members so mean here?

Yes.
Report the post. If they aren't being helpful or even remotely constructive in their criticism, they're not helping anyone. A lot of times people will post what they think needs to be said due to their own insecurities about their workout, eating, etc.
Don't let it get to you. Report the post and move on. They aren't worth the time.

Agreed!

I know thats what I was thinking. Who cares about them and if they bug u tell them to **** OFF.

You will always get the occasional "keyboard warrior" who thinks their opinions are fact!, in general though this place is brilliant and full of motivational people so don't let it put you off!

Ben.

There are mean people everywhere. This has actually been the most accpeting website I have ever been on. Some are really bad.
Sorry for your bad experience. Dont give up! This is actually a wonderful site

Hear hear!!
Ignore the trolls :O)

You will always get the occasional "keyboard warrior" who thinks their opinions are fact!, in general though this place is brilliant and full of motivational people so don't let it put you off!

Ben.

keyboard warriors this made me laugh.

I know thats what I was thinking. Who cares about them and if they bug u tell them to **** OFF.

I don't think that will help anything. Maybe just ignore them or even PM them and ask. Sometimes things that are said on computers does not come across the way it was intended. It's a big site and should be easy to stay clear of one another if it can't be figured out.

Try not to let one bad apple spoil the bunch:)

Yea, they are everywhere, and there is always gonna be someone that thinks they know more than anyone else. They normally disappear after awhile though. Just ignore them, or, like happened yesterday, get all your friends to gang up on them, that is always fun!

Definitely let the good comments outweigh the bad. Obviously people like that rude one simply don't have anything better to do and don't respect themselves, let alone others. Welcome and good luck to you!

I don’t post too often but from what I have seen, I think most people around here are supportive and positive, even when people post common “repeat” questions. I would ignore any negativity and try not to take it personally. Overall, I find the majority here to be supportive and give great advice!

which post are you talking about?

Hmmmm I went through the posts, I am just that lazy today lol and quite frankly I did not see any mean comments. I wish I knew what one you were refering to. Can you please tell us what one it was?

I have to chime in here and say that I have yet come across any mean people/postings so far. Knock on wood...

Having said that, when I was on Weight Watchers Facebook fan page...OMG...They were EVERYWHERE and ohhhhhhh sooooooo offensive. They drove people out of there that someone actually started a Private Weight Watchers fan page cause it got that bad...

I love the community here personally, but I'm sure it's all in due time that some "troll" will surface....And to that I say..."Off with their heads"!!!

which post are you talking about?

It was the post that explained my new insight on the whole eating back your calories topic. I have since become enlightened, but there was one poster who kept saying I wasn’t getting it and well, it just set me off a little.

You're right though. There are a few folks who have a hard time not being jerks. I know of one active poster in particular (not gonna name names) that is quite knowledgeable & experienced and I admit I'll benefit from some of his posts. But I once took a look at all his recent posts (had plenty of spare time) and couldn't find ONE that didn't at least have a hint of condescension in it.

Just don't let it get to you. :flowerforyou:

which post are you talking about?

It was the post that explained my new insight on the whole eating back your calories topic. I have since become enlightened, but there was one poster who kept saying I wasn’t getting it and well, it just set me off a little.

@ugogirl1234

What you have to realize is that 'excercise calories' is a hot topic and a well beaten horse around MFP. Realize when I make this observation I am in no way criticising your right to post about it or wish to share your thoughts about it on the forums. Talking about excercise calories when you first join MFP, in the forums, is like being on a politcal forum and running in on your first day saying "So here's my treatise on abortion!' and yes, it can be that devisive in this community.

Like others have said, this forum is on the lighter side in terms of people getting flamed or harrassed. I've been on many forums- gamer, pregnancy ones, parenting ones and this is the most even keel one I've seen! Parenting/pregnancy ones are about a million times worse than this.

There should be if there isn't a guide for newbs to forums on the internet and it should inform people that they should get their bearings before they barrel in with topics that have been discussed repeatedly etc.

The real issue I see is that the forums are not organized efficiently..but that's another story

A thicker skin is a necessity on the net...not to excuse anyone being outright rude to you.

I recently started a new topic and one particular member immediately attacked what I thought at the time was “good advice” I then I made a suggestion on how to improve MFP and again received a sarcastic reply.

I am curious to know if anyone has ever felt that you were under siege for making a suggestion or comment on this website?

I don't think the post you're taking as offensive is that bad. . the person was just posting a link that has the info you were talking about. . MFP can't make people read. . .