Deleting friends

if they are not using the site anyhow its not like they will notice, I wouldnt worry about if you look mean, do whats best for you, even if you have to be mean in situations, I delete negative people off my facebook, I feel mean for it but I dont want negativity in my life (seems arrogant but it can be draining when its constant) so I see no problem with it, good luck and dont worry

I delete those that don't log in, that are very negative (not those having a rough time), that say they want to lose weight yet their diary is full of fast food and junk food on a daily basis, or that never bother to comment. I'm not one who wants a ton of friends on here...just a few good ones who motivate me to be the best I can be - and I'll do my best to do the same for them.

You know what/who works for you.

^^^ THIS

I give my pals a week to log in. No activity for a week, they're gone unless they post something saying they will be gone for so long.

I delete when they haven't logged in for a couple weeks. It is my friends list, therefore I make the rules. I will also delete someone that consistently makes horrible food choices and then whines about what they are going to do about it. I do try to send encouraging words, but if it constantly falls on deaf ears, then I am wasting my time.

I am not actively losing weight b/c I made goal last month. I would hate for friends to delete me b/c of that. I am still on supporting everyone and would still like some support during my maintenance period. I don't see anything wrong with that.

I have only deleted 1 or 2 people due to inactivity or no support. Do what's best for you.

Do any of you ever delete friends on here? I'm considering deleting a few who hardly ever log in, aren't actively losing weight, and just generally are not supportive. What do you think? Is this mean?

Honestly speaking here... life gets in the way for many people. I have this wonderful person in my friend's list who has been gone almost a week dealing with some pretty intense family matters.... Im one of the few that knew about it because she didnt want to be openly public because - well, she has a bunch of strangers on her list that would do exactly what you are doing - making an assumption that they dont care anymore....She is also someone who doesnt care if she gets deleted because if people feel like they have to know every little detail about what she is doing, that gets pretty invasive...

If someone is going to start doing UNHEALTHY things like fasting, HCG, they confess to actually being anorexic, bulemic or fall into that EDNOS category, I dont want anything to do with them.... I just deleted someone today for coming out and admitting they were fasting - they are up to 26 hours of fasting right now...

But, if a person who traditionally is on here, doing what they need to do, say an occasional 'hello', thats perfectly fine. But I dont care if they are committed to MFP - its their choice to take a break from it.... and if they run into things that require priority, Im not going to jump the gun and assume they arent committed anymore and just delete them..... Its rather judgemental, in my books.

i never delete. recently I've had plenty friends log back in after a hiatus for whatever reason, and that doesn't bother me. so to each his own

I wouldn't delete someone just because they aren't actively losing weight, but I have deleted a few here and there who haven't logged on in ages.

This.

you can add and then delete me for practice if you want to ;p

If they are not supportive or active I delete them. I do have a few that I will never delete no matter how long they are inactive.

I purge everyone who skips for 3 days or I find generally annoying for one reason or another.

Hellz yeah I would delete them like its hot...this is your journey to success and if they are not contributing in the same manner as you are...they are a waste of space!! I also delete complainers who are always filled with excuses and don't even try to succeed. You have to be focused to win this battle and when your surrounded by people who don't support, don't lose weight, and don't eat clean..whats the point?

I try to keep people motivated and like the same in return...that's why there is communication and "friends" on MFP! It's your list, don't feel bad!

Nope..they will be back..Oh Yes, they WILL be back. Everyone falls off track sometime and will need help when back. Unconditional!!

I'm blonde, so I get confused by too many friends, and I actually try to PAY ATTENTION to what people are up to. I delete if we don't EVER speak or they are not active in posting at all. It's nothing personal, I'm just not into "friend collecting". I don't consider people that I never talk to in real life "friends". -You gotta SAY something!