How do you feel

Angela4Health
Angela4Health Posts: 1,319 Member
edited September 30 in Health and Weight Loss
... How do you feel when you read the generic, wtg, good job, great job, comments? Does it bother you?

Do you wish people would be more sincere?
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  • Schwiggity
    Schwiggity Posts: 1,449 Member
    I honestly don't think about it that much. What else are people going to say when you complete your food diary under goal for the day? "Ah I see you ate an apple today. That is quite a healthy choice!"
  • jesienia
    jesienia Posts: 294
    I think most people are being sincere. I know when I put any of those, I mean it. What else is there to say?
  • satch45
    satch45 Posts: 126 Member
    Not at all. Why should it bother me? At least they took the time to actually write something. I actually prefer a wtg over someone's "20 questions"... but then again I was never one to require a bunch of attention.
  • DKev
    DKev Posts: 266 Member
    I'm just thankful that they even noticed that I posted something.
  • kappyd
    kappyd Posts: 199 Member
    Helps me
  • cjsgrimlin
    cjsgrimlin Posts: 246
    I'm just thankful that they even noticed that I posted something.

    Yeah me too!!
  • luppic8
    luppic8 Posts: 580 Member
    It doesn't bother me too much anymore. I realize that some people have a ton of buddies and they probably don't have time to do it for everyone. I would prefer honest feedback and I am lucky to have a few buddies that really share how they feel. I try to say more the WTG etc, but I'm afraid I might offend someone if I critique them., so many times WTG and Woo Hoo works :smile:
  • FairyMiss
    FairyMiss Posts: 1,812 Member
    i have always just assumed the wtg, good jobs, awsomes, and looks good, were sincere
  • AZTrailRunner
    AZTrailRunner Posts: 1,199 Member
    I already tell you that "YOU ROCK"... what more can I do??? :-D
  • peachNpunkin
    peachNpunkin Posts: 1,010 Member
    I honestly don't think about it that much. What else are people going to say when you complete your food diary under goal for the day? "Ah I see you ate an apple today. That is quite a healthy choice!"

    I totally agree.
  • Angela4Health
    Angela4Health Posts: 1,319 Member
    I honestly feel like so many people on here are like robots and are programmed to say "wtg" about pretty much any and everything. I would personally rather people not say a darn thing than tell me I did a great job when I ate 2000 calories over my limit because I went to Carl's jr and had a double western bacon cheeseburger.
  • broadsword7
    broadsword7 Posts: 411 Member
    I am always appreciate of what my MFP friends say, and I know that they sincerely mean what they say. So it's a nice feeling. I am fully prepared to go it alone, because I am a huge believer in the first person who needs to motivate me is me. And I have a mission that is mine and mine alone. But I have found it nice to have a few folks around who offer a kind word or some other supportive message here and there. I am sort of a loner, so I am not used to it, but it's quite nice.
  • peachNpunkin
    peachNpunkin Posts: 1,010 Member
    Personally I think its great. It keeps me on track. If its offensive to you then maybe you should tell your friends that you need more feedback than just "WTG".
  • kklindsey
    kklindsey Posts: 382 Member
    mine are sincere but I am basically a self-centered ***** :laugh: and not that good at patting people on the back. I do try to give them to everyone but it takes time and I like to read posts and log my own things first. Doesn't mean I don't care though.
  • carl1738
    carl1738 Posts: 444 Member
    Doesn't bother me a bit. At least they're trying to be supportive. I really don't need someone gushing over the fact that I completed my food diary for the day or worked out a bit. Some people might crave a bit more attention, but I'm fine with it.
  • carl1738
    carl1738 Posts: 444 Member
    Doesn't bother me a bit. At least they're trying to be supportive. I really don't need someone gushing over the fact that I completed my food diary for the day or worked out a bit. Some people might crave a bit more attention, but I'm fine with it.
  • alienblonde1
    alienblonde1 Posts: 749 Member
    i have always just assumed the wtg, good jobs, awsomes, and looks good, were sincere


    Exactly at least they took time to say something. Gave some kind of acknowledgement.
  • BJPCraig
    BJPCraig Posts: 417 Member
    I think most people are being sincere. I know when I put any of those, I mean it. What else is there to say?

    I agree with this. I see those comments as the verbal equivalent of a high-5. If your time wins the game and the captain is going around high-fiving everyone, do you feel like it's insincere just because he got to you last?
  • Angela4Health
    Angela4Health Posts: 1,319 Member
    I think I would rather someone say "wtf is wrong with you lately" when I do something out of the norm, than the ridiculous "wtg" comment that seems to come like clockwork
  • IMYarnCraz33
    IMYarnCraz33 Posts: 1,016 Member
    I'm fine with it. it is encouraging when you get comments.
    Not really much else to say.
    And I'm sincere with the comments on calorie burns or others diary's.
    Sometimes I feel silly or at a loss for words but I don't want to write
    a novel in a comment either. =)
  • alienblonde1
    alienblonde1 Posts: 749 Member
    I honestly feel like so many people on here are like robots and are programmed to say "wtg" about pretty much any and everything. I would personally rather people not say a darn thing than tell me I did a great job when I ate 2000 calories over my limit because I went to Carl's jr and had a double western bacon cheeseburger.


    Do you do that everyday? I know most people have cheat days. Some do zigzag diet etc. The only time I get concerned is if someone who goes under 1200 calories a day quite often.
  • atsteele
    atsteele Posts: 1,358 Member
    I think I would rather someone say "wtf is wrong with you lately" when I do something out of the norm, than the ridiculous "wtg" comment that seems to come like clockwork

    I have an easy solution. Eliminate/block all your friends that give you "wtg" as a comment. Then you'll be left with only the friends that dont annoy you with their "ridiculous" comments. :)
  • Seanb_us
    Seanb_us Posts: 322 Member
    ... How do you feel when you read the generic, wtg, good job, great job, comments? Does it bother you?

    Do you wish people would be more sincere?

    What are you looking for? I don't know anybody here. I am just happy for them that they achieved something, are happy for themselves, or whatnot. No harm, all good. :-)
  • Angela4Health
    Angela4Health Posts: 1,319 Member
    I think I would rather someone say "wtf is wrong with you lately" when I do something out of the norm, than the ridiculous "wtg" comment that seems to come like clockwork

    I have an easy solution. Eliminate/block all your friends that give you "wtg" as a comment. Then you'll be left with only the friends that dont annoy you with their "ridiculous" comments. :)

    C'mon don't you have a higher IQ than that... I could just as easliy remove those people ;)
  • Schwiggity
    Schwiggity Posts: 1,449 Member
    Feel free to add me then. I will gladly call you on your ****.
  • IwillNvrgiveup
    IwillNvrgiveup Posts: 4
    I am glad that someone take the time to put anything. I don't know many people on this site and I am quite new to Fitness Pal so what I am not the least bit offended but instead happy that they took the time to put something.
  • MissFitness01
    MissFitness01 Posts: 1
    I feel the same way, people can be so annoying
  • Schwiggity
    Schwiggity Posts: 1,449 Member
    I feel the same way, people can be so annoying

    Feel free to post this on your real account. lol
  • atsteele
    atsteele Posts: 1,358 Member
    I think I would rather someone say "wtf is wrong with you lately" when I do something out of the norm, than the ridiculous "wtg" comment that seems to come like clockwork

    I have an easy solution. Eliminate/block all your friends that give you "wtg" as a comment. Then you'll be left with only the friends that dont annoy you with their "ridiculous" comments. :)

    C'mon don't you have a higher IQ than that... I could just as easliy remove those people ;)

    Then do it!! And stop whining about it!!
  • araymon1
    araymon1 Posts: 11
    Not to be rude but how can you say that people need to say "more" and "I wish they would not say a damn thing" in the same post strand? What is it that you want?
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