Do "waist belts" actually help?

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  • Therealobi1
    Therealobi1 Posts: 3,262 Member
    edited May 2016
    JaneSnowe wrote: »
    JaneSnowe wrote: »
    *sigh* We're going in circles now. By all means, continue to insist on your right to be offended by words.

    As for your reputation, your posts here have been entertaining so I'll be sure to check out what amusing things you have to say in other threads.

    ??????? People aren't allowed to be offended by words ??????

    Why would you want to be?

    I didn't want to but I was? Why is this so hard to understand?

    Are you offended or you are ashamed you might have bought something useless? honest question
  • actualbettycrocker
    actualbettycrocker Posts: 195 Member
    JaneSnowe wrote: »
    JaneSnowe wrote: »
    *sigh* We're going in circles now. By all means, continue to insist on your right to be offended by words.

    As for your reputation, your posts here have been entertaining so I'll be sure to check out what amusing things you have to say in other threads.

    ??????? People aren't allowed to be offended by words ??????

    Why would you want to be?

    I didn't want to but I was? Why is this so hard to understand?

    Are you offended or you are ashamed you might have bought something useless? honest question

    Neither actually. Why would I be ashamed? I'm mildly offended because of the snide comments accompanying some people's answers and then the fall out from me trying to call out that they were rude.
  • actualbettycrocker
    actualbettycrocker Posts: 195 Member
    I don't understand which was "wrong answer"

    I just didn't want to continue arguing with that person.
    Nothing you said was "wrong answer"-I was just talking about the person who told you waist belts are awesome.

    Ohhh aight I didn't know which that was referring to.
  • JaneSnowe
    JaneSnowe Posts: 1,283 Member
    This has been the craziest thread I've seen in some time. Perhaps everyone should go back to their corners and take a deep breath.

    How many calories does MFP give for "Internet forum arguing, 2 hours?"

    Now get back to work!

    Not nearly enough! :D
  • JaneSnowe
    JaneSnowe Posts: 1,283 Member
    JaneSnowe wrote: »
    JaneSnowe wrote: »
    *sigh* We're going in circles now. By all means, continue to insist on your right to be offended by words.

    As for your reputation, your posts here have been entertaining so I'll be sure to check out what amusing things you have to say in other threads.

    ??????? People aren't allowed to be offended by words ??????

    Why would you want to be?

    I didn't want to but I was? Why is this so hard to understand?

    Don't let people push your buttons like that.
  • Shawshankcan
    Shawshankcan Posts: 900 Member
    edited May 2016
    JaneSnowe wrote: »
    JaneSnowe wrote: »
    *sigh* We're going in circles now. By all means, continue to insist on your right to be offended by words.

    As for your reputation, your posts here have been entertaining so I'll be sure to check out what amusing things you have to say in other threads.

    ??????? People aren't allowed to be offended by words ??????

    Why would you want to be?

    I didn't want to but I was? Why is this so hard to understand?

    Are you offended or you are ashamed you might have bought something useless? honest question

    Neither actually. Why would I be ashamed? I'm mildly offended because of the snide comments accompanying some people's answers and then the fall out from me trying to call out that they were rude.

    There was nothing to call out on. It was a Simpsons video. Nothing more. But if that offends you, perhaps you need a safe space.

    My answer was direct, with an added humours video. I even came back to clarify so that I wouldn't be giving you incorrect advice in case you were mistaken in what you were referring to or that I was misunderstanding what you meant.
  • marthaglz910
    marthaglz910 Posts: 13 Member
    JaneSnowe wrote: »
    JaneSnowe wrote: »
    *sigh* We're going in circles now. By all means, continue to insist on your right to be offended by words.

    As for your reputation, your posts here have been entertaining so I'll be sure to check out what amusing things you have to say in other threads.

    ??????? People aren't allowed to be offended by words ??????

    Why would you want to be?

    I didn't want to but I was? Why is this so hard to understand?

    Are you offended or you are ashamed you might have bought something useless? honest question

    Neither actually. Why would I be ashamed? I'm mildly offended because of the snide comments accompanying some people's answers and then the fall out from me trying to call out that they were rude.

    There was nothing to call out on. It was a Simpsons video. Nothing more. But if that offends you, perhaps you need a safe space.

    My answer was direct, with an added humours video. I even came back to clarify so that I wouldn't be giving you incorrect advice in case you were mistaken in what you were referring to or that I was misunderstanding what you meant.

    You weren't rude, you were being sarcastic. My daughter got in trouble at school for being sarcastic a few weeks ago with one of her friends, she told her parents and the parents told the teacher that my daughter wasn't a "good friend" :o
  • actualbettycrocker
    actualbettycrocker Posts: 195 Member
    I've seen it happen on so many threads that someone asks a question and there's just a flood of people insulting the OP.

    Please point out exactly where people were insulting you.

    No where in this thread did I see anyone insulting you. My goodness if you can't have a regular conversation with complete strangers without going on the defensive then I fear for you.

    I wasn't referring to myself in that response. I meant other posters but honestly the offense you're taking at me finding something rude makes me worry for you because if you can't go about your day without involving yourself in the way someone is handling something I'd hate to see what you do to people you see in the real world.
  • Shawshankcan
    Shawshankcan Posts: 900 Member
    JaneSnowe wrote: »
    JaneSnowe wrote: »
    *sigh* We're going in circles now. By all means, continue to insist on your right to be offended by words.

    As for your reputation, your posts here have been entertaining so I'll be sure to check out what amusing things you have to say in other threads.

    ??????? People aren't allowed to be offended by words ??????

    Why would you want to be?

    I didn't want to but I was? Why is this so hard to understand?

    Are you offended or you are ashamed you might have bought something useless? honest question

    Neither actually. Why would I be ashamed? I'm mildly offended because of the snide comments accompanying some people's answers and then the fall out from me trying to call out that they were rude.

    There was nothing to call out on. It was a Simpsons video. Nothing more. But if that offends you, perhaps you need a safe space.

    My answer was direct, with an added humours video. I even came back to clarify so that I wouldn't be giving you incorrect advice in case you were mistaken in what you were referring to or that I was misunderstanding what you meant.

    You weren't rude, you were being sarcastic. My daughter got in trouble at school for being sarcastic a few weeks ago with one of her friends, she told her parents and the parents told the teacher that my daughter wasn't a "good friend" :o

    Now this worries me for when my kid is in school.
  • JaneSnowe
    JaneSnowe Posts: 1,283 Member
    I've seen it happen on so many threads that someone asks a question and there's just a flood of people insulting the OP.

    Please point out exactly where people were insulting you.

    No where in this thread did I see anyone insulting you. My goodness if you can't have a regular conversation with complete strangers without going on the defensive then I fear for you.

    I wasn't referring to myself in that response. I meant other posters but honestly the offense you're taking at me finding something rude makes me worry for you because if you can't go about your day without involving yourself in the way someone is handling something I'd hate to see what you do to people you see in the real world.

    Let the other posters defend themselves.
  • JaneSnowe
    JaneSnowe Posts: 1,283 Member
    edited May 2016
    JaneSnowe wrote: »
    JaneSnowe wrote: »
    *sigh* We're going in circles now. By all means, continue to insist on your right to be offended by words.

    As for your reputation, your posts here have been entertaining so I'll be sure to check out what amusing things you have to say in other threads.

    ??????? People aren't allowed to be offended by words ??????

    Why would you want to be?

    I didn't want to but I was? Why is this so hard to understand?

    Are you offended or you are ashamed you might have bought something useless? honest question

    Neither actually. Why would I be ashamed? I'm mildly offended because of the snide comments accompanying some people's answers and then the fall out from me trying to call out that they were rude.

    There was nothing to call out on. It was a Simpsons video. Nothing more. But if that offends you, perhaps you need a safe space.

    My answer was direct, with an added humours video. I even came back to clarify so that I wouldn't be giving you incorrect advice in case you were mistaken in what you were referring to or that I was misunderstanding what you meant.

    You weren't rude, you were being sarcastic. My daughter got in trouble at school for being sarcastic a few weeks ago with one of her friends, she told her parents and the parents told the teacher that my daughter wasn't a "good friend" :o

    Now this worries me for when my kid is in school.

    Didn't you know? We're all still in kindergarten. :)
  • Shawshankcan
    Shawshankcan Posts: 900 Member
    JaneSnowe wrote: »
    JaneSnowe wrote: »
    JaneSnowe wrote: »
    *sigh* We're going in circles now. By all means, continue to insist on your right to be offended by words.

    As for your reputation, your posts here have been entertaining so I'll be sure to check out what amusing things you have to say in other threads.

    ??????? People aren't allowed to be offended by words ??????

    Why would you want to be?

    I didn't want to but I was? Why is this so hard to understand?

    Are you offended or you are ashamed you might have bought something useless? honest question

    Neither actually. Why would I be ashamed? I'm mildly offended because of the snide comments accompanying some people's answers and then the fall out from me trying to call out that they were rude.

    There was nothing to call out on. It was a Simpsons video. Nothing more. But if that offends you, perhaps you need a safe space.

    My answer was direct, with an added humours video. I even came back to clarify so that I wouldn't be giving you incorrect advice in case you were mistaken in what you were referring to or that I was misunderstanding what you meant.

    You weren't rude, you were being sarcastic. My daughter got in trouble at school for being sarcastic a few weeks ago with one of her friends, she told her parents and the parents told the teacher that my daughter wasn't a "good friend" :o

    Now this worries me for when my kid is in school.

    Didn't you know? We're all still in kindergarten. :)

    Sweet. When's nap time?
  • actualbettycrocker
    actualbettycrocker Posts: 195 Member
    JaneSnowe wrote: »
    I've seen it happen on so many threads that someone asks a question and there's just a flood of people insulting the OP.

    Please point out exactly where people were insulting you.

    No where in this thread did I see anyone insulting you. My goodness if you can't have a regular conversation with complete strangers without going on the defensive then I fear for you.

    I wasn't referring to myself in that response. I meant other posters but honestly the offense you're taking at me finding something rude makes me worry for you because if you can't go about your day without involving yourself in the way someone is handling something I'd hate to see what you do to people you see in the real world.

    Let the other posters defend themselves.

    So I'm not allowed to point out that it's a thing that happens a lot?

    Alright let me just add it to the list of things I'm now apparently not to do.

    1) don't ask questions.
    2.) don't point out people being rude
    3.) don't defend yourself
    4.) don't point out people being rude to other people
  • JaneSnowe
    JaneSnowe Posts: 1,283 Member
    I think there's really only one rule: don't "interpret" condescension where there is none intended, implied, or directly expressed.
  • JaneSnowe
    JaneSnowe Posts: 1,283 Member
    edited May 2016
    queenliz99 wrote: »
    JaneSnowe wrote: »
    I've seen it happen on so many threads that someone asks a question and there's just a flood of people insulting the OP.

    Please point out exactly where people were insulting you.

    No where in this thread did I see anyone insulting you. My goodness if you can't have a regular conversation with complete strangers without going on the defensive then I fear for you.

    I wasn't referring to myself in that response. I meant other posters but honestly the offense you're taking at me finding something rude makes me worry for you because if you can't go about your day without involving yourself in the way someone is handling something I'd hate to see what you do to people you see in the real world.

    Let the other posters defend themselves.

    So I'm not allowed to point out that it's a thing that happens a lot?

    Alright let me just add it to the list of things I'm now apparently not to do.

    1) don't ask questions.
    2.) don't point out people being rude
    3.) don't defend yourself
    4.) don't point out people being rude to other people

    How about stop responding and let this one go! You sound frustrated.

    But this is today's most interesting thread! >:)
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    edited May 2016
    JaneSnowe wrote: »
    queenliz99 wrote: »
    JaneSnowe wrote: »
    I've seen it happen on so many threads that someone asks a question and there's just a flood of people insulting the OP.

    Please point out exactly where people were insulting you.

    No where in this thread did I see anyone insulting you. My goodness if you can't have a regular conversation with complete strangers without going on the defensive then I fear for you.

    I wasn't referring to myself in that response. I meant other posters but honestly the offense you're taking at me finding something rude makes me worry for you because if you can't go about your day without involving yourself in the way someone is handling something I'd hate to see what you do to people you see in the real world.

    Let the other posters defend themselves.

    So I'm not allowed to point out that it's a thing that happens a lot?

    Alright let me just add it to the list of things I'm now apparently not to do.

    1) don't ask questions.
    2.) don't point out people being rude
    3.) don't defend yourself
    4.) don't point out people being rude to other people

    How about stop responding and let this one go! You sound frustrated.

    But this is today's most interesting thread! >:)

    This and the "diet drinks" one...
  • actualbettycrocker
    actualbettycrocker Posts: 195 Member
    queenliz99 wrote: »
    JaneSnowe wrote: »
    I've seen it happen on so many threads that someone asks a question and there's just a flood of people insulting the OP.

    Please point out exactly where people were insulting you.

    No where in this thread did I see anyone insulting you. My goodness if you can't have a regular conversation with complete strangers without going on the defensive then I fear for you.

    I wasn't referring to myself in that response. I meant other posters but honestly the offense you're taking at me finding something rude makes me worry for you because if you can't go about your day without involving yourself in the way someone is handling something I'd hate to see what you do to people you see in the real world.

    Let the other posters defend themselves.

    So I'm not allowed to point out that it's a thing that happens a lot?

    Alright let me just add it to the list of things I'm now apparently not to do.

    1) don't ask questions.
    2.) don't point out people being rude
    3.) don't defend yourself
    4.) don't point out people being rude to other people

    How about stop responding and let this one go! You sound frustrated.

    Nah I'm good.
  • actualbettycrocker
    actualbettycrocker Posts: 195 Member
    JaneSnowe wrote: »
    I think there's really only one rule: don't "interpret" condescension where there is none intended, implied, or directly expressed.

    There was though, in my opinion.
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    Pro-tip, regarding life. This is something I learned back in 2nd (?) grade.

    If you don't actually tell people what the problem is, the problem can't get fixed.
  • Shawshankcan
    Shawshankcan Posts: 900 Member
    TR0berts wrote: »
    Pro-tip, regarding life. This is something I learned back in 2nd (?) grade.

    If you don't actually tell people what the problem is, the problem can't get fixed.

    This, I was actually serious when I asked where I was being rude.
  • zoeysasha37
    zoeysasha37 Posts: 7,088 Member
    Op, it seems as though you are rather bent out of shape about this thread. I personally looked through it and did not find any rude comments. What I did find was a lot of people trying to explain to you that these types of products do not work. Gimmicks and fads don't produce results. Nothing can replace hard work. So look at it like this- you only wasted $6 and now you know the truth. If you have back issues, see a doctor about them. These gimmicks won't help you .
  • Sassie_Lassie
    Sassie_Lassie Posts: 140 Member
    edited May 2016
    I've seen it happen on so many threads that someone asks a question and there's just a flood of people insulting the OP.

    Please point out exactly where people were insulting you.

    No where in this thread did I see anyone insulting you. My goodness if you can't have a regular conversation with complete strangers without going on the defensive then I fear for you.

    I wasn't referring to myself in that response. I meant other posters but honestly the offense you're taking at me finding something rude makes me worry for you because if you can't go about your day without involving yourself in the way someone is handling something I'd hate to see what you do to people you see in the real world.

    I am truly trying to understand your logic and where you're coming from.

    And don't worry about me and what I "do to people in the real world". The people close to me don't get their panties in a bunch over things and don't interpret truths as condescension.
  • JaneSnowe
    JaneSnowe Posts: 1,283 Member
    JaneSnowe wrote: »
    I think there's really only one rule: don't "interpret" condescension where there is none intended, implied, or directly expressed.

    There was though, in my opinion.

    And here we arrive at the heart of the matter. Despite @Shawshankcan explaining himself time and again, OP still opines that there was secret condescension that only she can see in one of his posts.

    OP's opinion > the actual expressed intent of another poster.