Why is there never a shortage of people who will positively reinforce poor decisions?

_John_
_John_ Posts: 8,646 Member
edited December 2024 in Chit-Chat
One of my many complaints about social media...

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  • LiftingRiot
    LiftingRiot Posts: 6,946 Member
    Because its comical
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  • _John_
    _John_ Posts: 8,646 Member
    @_John_

    off topic

    in a neighborhood pond there was a dorsal fin i swear to jesus it was a dorsal fin but i can't tell anyone irl because they'll think i believe in river monsters or i'm hallucinating again

    shed light pls is there texas water critter thats mistaken for a shark?

    I'd assume that was a grass carp that was stocked to control vegetation in the pond. Here's a representative photo (I'm not on the up and up with carp identification, but it would look similar if not this exact species)

    Julien%20Deconne%20-%20Grass%20Carp1.web.jpg
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  • Cindy4FunFit
    Cindy4FunFit Posts: 2,732 Member
    _Waffle_ wrote: »
    Keep posting on MFP John.

    And I've got your back. Support network in place.

  • Char231023
    Char231023 Posts: 700 Member
    They are probably happy that someone else is validating their own poor decisions. So basically I am saying they are making the same poor choices and are giving the person positive enforcement for being just as stupid as them,
  • lessismoreohio
    lessismoreohio Posts: 910 Member
    There are sometimes varied opinions when it comes to eating healthy and to fitness and exercise (Paleo versus Vegan, free weights versus strength training equipment) and well meaning or well intention people see things differently or disagree.

    I recently responded to someone's posted questions regarding strength training and commented on a routine that I use at the gym. A third person commented back that I was basically uninformed (read "idiot") because my gym routine varied from their gym routine and their gym routine was obviously better than mine. They thought I was positively reinforcing the wrong message in my post, but I was only commenting on what has worked well for me.
  • Tsartele
    Tsartele Posts: 683 Member
    edited June 2016
    _John_ wrote: »
    @_John_

    off topic

    in a neighborhood pond there was a dorsal fin i swear to jesus it was a dorsal fin but i can't tell anyone irl because they'll think i believe in river monsters or i'm hallucinating again

    shed light pls is there texas water critter thats mistaken for a shark?

    I'd assume that was a grass carp that was stocked to control vegetation in the pond. Here's a representative photo (I'm not on the up and up with carp identification, but it would look similar if not this exact species)

    Julien%20Deconne%20-%20Grass%20Carp1.web.jpg

    ty

    Just for the record Bull Sharks can live in fresh water and have been found in the Mississippi river as far north as Illinois. You do not have one in your pond that is for certain but any river system that connects to the ocean has the potential to have bull sharks.. and they are very agressive man eaters.
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  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,151 Member
    You go, OP! Whatever you're doing is right on!
  • lizzylovestocook
    lizzylovestocook Posts: 30 Member
    We're not our brothers keeper . I don't feel it's my place to criticize what other people are eating or their exercise habits they are adults and if they want that donut who am I to tell them that it's bad for them . We all know what we should be eating and making someone feel bad for logging a donut or chocolate bar might make them think twice about logging their food . I'd hate to be the reason someone stopped coming on here .
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    _John_ wrote: »
    Why is there never a shortage of people who will positively reinforce poor decisions?

    You should keep posting these types of topics. It's really constructive and will get everyone to stop immediately. And you'll feel so much better about the world too.

  • _John_
    _John_ Posts: 8,646 Member
    Timshel_ wrote: »
    _John_ wrote: »
    Why is there never a shortage of people who will positively reinforce poor decisions?

    You should keep posting these types of topics. It's really constructive and will get everyone to stop immediately. And you'll feel so much better about the world too.

    I intend to. Thanks for your support.
  • _John_
    _John_ Posts: 8,646 Member
    Tsartele wrote: »
    _John_ wrote: »
    @_John_

    off topic

    in a neighborhood pond there was a dorsal fin i swear to jesus it was a dorsal fin but i can't tell anyone irl because they'll think i believe in river monsters or i'm hallucinating again

    shed light pls is there texas water critter thats mistaken for a shark?

    I'd assume that was a grass carp that was stocked to control vegetation in the pond. Here's a representative photo (I'm not on the up and up with carp identification, but it would look similar if not this exact species)

    Julien%20Deconne%20-%20Grass%20Carp1.web.jpg

    ty

    Just for the record Bull Sharks can live in fresh water and have been found in the Mississippi river as far north as Illinois. You do not have one in your pond that is for certain but any river system that connects to the ocean has the potential to have bull sharks.. and they are very agressive man eaters.

    yeah, they're not the most efficient at swimming through dams to get into a pond in the DFW area during a flood though...


  • sashayoung72
    sashayoung72 Posts: 441 Member
    like the link they are talking of elsewhere, there will be people lined up for this and all their friends to ohhh and awww over how amazing they are. http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/nation-now/2016/06/15/fda-obesity-weight-loss-aspire-assist-device-pump-food-stomach/85915870/

    I think the REM song end of the world is appropriate
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  • finny11122
    finny11122 Posts: 8,436 Member
    Because stupid people feel better about themselves by cheering on and backing up the stupidity of others . Its a reflection of themselves .
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