Getting a little scary people...

mfreeby
mfreeby Posts: 199 Member
edited September 29 in Motivation and Support
I've been reading a lot of the posts lately and I just gotta say, it makes me nervous to even post THIS! I used to be on a runners forum and everyone was SO SUPPORTIVE AND KIND! When I first started on mfp I was quickly shocked to find out this is not the case here. With threads complaining about what people say, repeat postings, common topics etc., it would deter most people from posting! People should feel free to look for support, ask questions, and contribute to postings without being blasted, being required to support any comment with scientific peer reviewed journal articles, and/or having their thoughts/diaries/struggles be ripped apart. Maybe it's because everyone is on a "diet" or "lifestyle change" it makes everyone a tad crabby? I don't know, but if you don't agree with someone, just move on. I don't understand and would hope that this could be a supportive place for everyone, not a place where we are made to feel bad. This is probably a repeat of someone's earlier post but just thought I would say something. Be kind, be supportive, and congratulate those who struggle for even trying.

Peace y'all.

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  • 6heatherb6
    6heatherb6 Posts: 469 Member
    here here....:flowerforyou:
  • ppiinnkkmmoonn
    ppiinnkkmmoonn Posts: 418
    so agree♥♥♥ i just stick with my mfpals and the posts that means something to me:smile:
  • Jellyphant
    Jellyphant Posts: 1,400 Member
    I agree, I too have noticed this.. People griping about how many times a question is being asked, SO WHAT? Help them out.
    Some people are a little too intense.. :huh:
  • TakuraHunt
    TakuraHunt Posts: 208
    I have noticed what you are talking about, and I totally agree with you. If you don't want to be supportive, friendly, and motivating then move on...
  • 12skipafew99100
    12skipafew99100 Posts: 1,669 Member
    A tad crabby? LOL:heart:

    Mama always said " If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.":bigsmile:

    Have your ever heard the saying Skinny B**ch? Maybe they are b**chy because they are so darn hungry. Could be something to it? Give that girl a hamburger! lol
  • LadyOfOceanBreeze
    LadyOfOceanBreeze Posts: 762 Member
    :ohwell: well, I must say this is the first I have heard about mean ppl on MFP :frown:
    I was just having lunch with my son today and telling him about how wonderful :heart: everyone is on MFP
    unlike the stuff that I have seen go on (on the "other" networking sites):grumble:
    and was really gushing :drinker: to him about how happy :bigsmile: I am to have found MFP!

    soooo sad :sad: to hear that you have had to be exposed to that drama!

    Please friend me ;)

    why can't we all just get along? :flowerforyou: we are here to build one another up, not worry over little stuff...:wink:
  • frugalmomsrock
    frugalmomsrock Posts: 1,123
    spot on! :)
  • consrvtvmom
    consrvtvmom Posts: 19 Member
    What a bummer that people have to be unkind.
    Who really cares if a post is repeated?
    There are too many things going on in this world to worry about that.
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,032 Member
    :heart:
  • MEOlson
    MEOlson Posts: 1
    I'm glad I read this before I starting posting in this forum. I don't get fanatical about these things, but I DO need encouragement and ideas from people. My husband is great but unintentionally (???? hmmm....maybe) sabotages my efforts with Persian doughnuts and pizza. Don't get me wrong, he doesn't force feed me, lol, as I'm a willing participant (and then feel guilty as all get out). I know I can start to be stronger about outside influences, however, I do need some advice about exercises I can do that will be safe but reap pretty successful results (and of course I want his YESTERDAY...lol). I'm 5'5" and weigh 240 lbs. I'm 56 years old and have knees that sound like castanets when I walk! HELP! ANY ADVICE MUCH APPRECIATED!
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