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Does rambleing annoy you?

cjsgrimlin
cjsgrimlin Posts: 246
edited November 2024 in Chit-Chat
I'm afraid i'm annoying half of my friends. I post on things almost all day, random things about me. My major concern is since no one wants to comment, i feel as though my comments are annoying them. Anybody agree with me??

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  • withchaco
    withchaco Posts: 1,026 Member
    If you're worried, why not just post your Twitter account on your profile and tell people to go there, and save your random things for your twitter? After all, that's what that site is for.

    I'm not all that interested in seeing random, non-health-related status updates on MFP either. (Major events are an exception -- graduation, immediate family member in emergency room, new baby, etc.) There's a reason I don't have a Twitter account.
  • Hayesgang
    Hayesgang Posts: 624
    I have actually removed people from my newsfeed because this, I don't need to know their every thought or movement.
  • cjsgrimlin
    cjsgrimlin Posts: 246
    wow, ok its about health/ food related stuff, stuff i want input on. However i have facebook and there is reasons i dont post random things there like i do here. This is supposed to be my support system, and i never get comments...
  • 1shauna1
    1shauna1 Posts: 993 Member
    I don't always comment on everything people update about. To be honest, there are a couple of my MFP friends who are like that and I do find it a bit annoying, but I just ignore their multiple posts (sorry, but it's the truth). Maybe that's what's happening to you.
  • Rachiepie6
    Rachiepie6 Posts: 423 Member
    Go to the forum for that sort of thing, or find some more/new friends. If your news feed isn't working for you.
  • Skeebee
    Skeebee Posts: 740 Member
    I like when people ramble on my friends list. Now, there will be times when I'm like "seriously? That much?!?!" but it's all in moderation that matters. I like the fact that people can be real and upfront as sometimes, that rant is the underlying issue of their health (and why they are on MFP). By getting it out, it's a self-realization. I don't mind it. ;-)
  • christine24t
    christine24t Posts: 6,063 Member
    If you think you're over sharing, whether on MFP or FB you probably are. I like the idea of getting a Twitter or making one, and if people really want to know, they can click on a different link to read more.

    I usually don't comment on people's things on MFP. It's not that they're uninteresting or ramble, but I just don't.
  • SwannySez
    SwannySez Posts: 5,860 Member
    If my friends don't like my rambling they are free to delete me. Most of the people I am friends with here sought me out FOR my rambling.
  • badgerbadger1
    badgerbadger1 Posts: 954 Member
    If my friends don't like my rambling they are free to delete me. Most of the people I am friends with here sought me out FOR my rambling.

    Not really, I just wanted to see what body part you'd cut off next.
  • SwannySez
    SwannySez Posts: 5,860 Member
    If my friends don't like my rambling they are free to delete me. Most of the people I am friends with here sought me out FOR my rambling.

    Not really, I just wanted to see what body part you'd cut off next.

    I'm auctioning off the choice of body part. The proceeds go to re-attaching whatever ends up getting cut off.
  • fitniknik
    fitniknik Posts: 713 Member
    Who cares? Do what you do! The only person you can be is you!
  • moniquelessard
    moniquelessard Posts: 418 Member
    wow, ok its about health/ food related stuff, stuff i want input on. However i have facebook and there is reasons i dont post random things there like i do here. This is supposed to be my support system, and i never get comments...

    I will give my honest opinion once you tell me whether you comment on other people's posts and show a genuine interest in their own goals/life happenings....
  • stormieweather
    stormieweather Posts: 2,549 Member
    Do whatever you like!! If people don't like it, they'll leave. If they don't mind, they'll stick around. And you will still be happy!!
  • maf66
    maf66 Posts: 211 Member
    I removed a friend for just that reason. Sorry, but I don't care how cold you are b/c your fasting and I don't care 30 minutes later that your feeling better b/c your sipping a nice warm lemon mint tea.

    But that's just me. I'm here to get healthy, for me. If someone annoys me, they're not doing me any good.
  • BrendaLee
    BrendaLee Posts: 4,463 Member
    As long as it's not constant negativity or hundreds of bad jokes and random facts, most people won't mind. If they don't like your posting style, then you're not compatible, and that's okay.
  • Jadesmommy2003
    Jadesmommy2003 Posts: 36 Member
    So, this is a support site so if you are updating because it is diet or exercise related, that is what is for. I did 150 flights of stairs today in sets of 15 with push-ups in between each set of 5 flights. I updates my post everytime I achieved another set. It hurts real bad and that break in between I get encouragement to keep going and responsibility because I said I was going to do it, I have to stick to it.
    If your friends don't wanna read or respond they don't have to. I don't respond to everyone all the time and my friends post but it doesn't annoy me. Not like thier phone is ringing. They may not be your friends if they get offended.
    C
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