To all the MFP MEANIES and know it alls, this is for you
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love your new outlook and way to go!!0
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tinascar2015 wrote: »I still don't condone the mob mentality and ganging up on people who post here when they're at their lowest point and emotionally frayed. I think some threads devolve into mocking and LOLing right away. Some people just come here knowing nothing and looking for people with similar experiences. Good for you for coming back, but I wonder how many people never do.
Dissenting opinions and unapologetic honesty =/= "mob mentality." In fact, there are several people here--usmcmp is one of them--who consistently answer the same questions and dispell the same myths, day in and day out. Does it get old? Yeah. Sometimes you have to laugh to get over the sheer redundancy of the culture of the forums here.
People come here looking for quick fixes and shortcuts. There are not many others who are willing to stand up and be the honest ones and tell them it's not possible. It's often thankless, but nobody is obligated to do it. They do it because they want to help. So you should probably think about the real mentality of that mob.0 -
WOW! Congratulations OP on a huge breakthrough and great insight. You will go far with that!0
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"We" are only "mean" because we want to help. And more than likely we've been through the same stuff. Why would we want you to make the same mistake? And really, how can I support a thought that I don't truly believe will work?
If someone comes on here asking about something I KNOW WILL NOT WORK, why would I sit there and say "sure, go for it"? Other than to see the train crash...
Thanks OP for coming out and letting us know that we aren't all that bad.0 -
OP, you're awesome.0
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Thank you for coming back, OP! It's really hard to return to a place like this after a post like that, so kudos for you. :flowerforyou:0
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Great post and well done for coming back! I have no doubt that your change in mindset has put you on the path to achieving your health and fitness goals. I fully expect to see your story in the Success Stories board soon-1
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tinascar2015 wrote: »I still don't condone the mob mentality and ganging up on people who post here when they're at their lowest point and emotionally frayed. I think some threads devolve into mocking and LOLing right away. Some people just come here knowing nothing and looking for people with similar experiences. Good for you for coming back, but I wonder how many people never do.
If someone runs away after hearing answers they didn't want to hear then they were doomed from the start.0 -
Thank you all. In all honesty, I've been dieting my whole life. Lost 50 lbs using MFP in 2012 and gained it back. I was living in denial. But someone responded to my initial post "you're at a weight now that's heavier you've ever been (including when 9 months pregnant) and you're trying to find internet strangers tell you that you are being honest with your diary and calorie log? I find that hard to believe and think you're lying". The responses that I thought were "mean" were, in fact, not. I regret deleting the post, I do. I wasn't being honest with myself, I get that.
I believe I felt like I was being mobbed because everyone was saying the same thing, pretty much I was doing it wrong. That's a hard pill to swallow. Not to say that there aren't people on here just looking for drama and to make fun of people, I only felt like those responses came after I started having, for lack of a better word, a temper tantrum.
Those "mean" responses had an affect on me. Personally, I appreciate someone having the balls to tell me the truth, even though it wasn't what I wanted to hear. It was what I needed to hear. Ok enough rambling.:)0 -
Thank you all. In all honesty, I've been dieting my whole life. Lost 50 lbs using MFP in 2012 and gained it back. I was living in denial. But someone responded to my initial post "you're at a weight now that's heavier you've ever been (including when 9 months pregnant) and you're trying to find internet strangers tell you that you are being honest with your diary and calorie log? I find that hard to believe and think you're lying". The responses that I thought were "mean" were, in fact, not. I regret deleting the post, I do. I wasn't being honest with myself, I get that.
I believe I felt like I was being mobbed because everyone was saying the same thing, pretty much I was doing it wrong. That's a hard pill to swallow. Not to say that there aren't people on here just looking for drama and to make fun of people, I only felt like those responses came after I started having, for lack of a better word, a temper tantrum.
Those "mean" responses had an affect on me. Personally, I appreciate someone having the balls to tell me the truth, even though it wasn't what I wanted to hear. It was what I needed to hear. Ok enough rambling.:)
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Who knows, maybe some of the responses you got were actually mean in nature. BUT I find that most people on this site are pretty positive and supportive and that is why I keep coming back here. There are a lot of cool people here.0
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Great attitude. You're going to be alright.0 -
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The good news is that you were able to do so well in 2012 that I'm confident you can do it again in 2015.0
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Bravo! I did not see your first post, but I am so glad that you were able to learn from your experience and move on. Most people here understand, at least' a little of what you are going through and want to help. I wish you continued success.0
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Good for you, OP! MFP is full of great information and incredible people. Best of luck in reaching your goals. You'll get there!0
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Missy, I'm glad you came back to MFP. It really is an awesome site and most people want to be helpful. Unfortunately, there are also some "not so nice" people on this site. So happy you came back and good luck to you. Your baby is adorable!0
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I'm glad you're giving it another shot and I'm sorry you had that experience. I wish mean people would just realize how harmful they truly are. Your post is great.0
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Laineymacksmom wrote: »I'm glad you're giving it another shot and I'm sorry you had that experience. I wish mean people would just realize how harmful they truly are. Your post is great.
:huh:
Except they weren't harmful. :huh:
I think you need to reread the post.0 -
Love this post so much!0
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