I really hate it
BrenNew
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I really hate it when I read a post that does nothing but complain about something or other on MFP! Grrrrr :grumble:
I don't know how Mike, the creator, feels, but I know that it royally ticks ME off! :explode:
I would think that EVERYONE would just feel so darned grateful to have found a FREE site that has such EXCELLENT tools, that they'd be happily losing weight and thanking Mike (and all the wonderfully supportive members too!) instead of complaining! :grumble: I think MOST people DO, thank goodness. It's just the few (and it seems to me anyway, the ones who barely need to lose anything at all!) that do nothing but pick everything about the site apart. :grumble:
If there IS something people think could be better, I'm sure everyone would appreciate it if instead of being sarcastic or demanding, they would just ask nicely about it!
I'm hoping that my email doesn't start a war or anything. I've read a few in my year and a half here, and sometimes they get a bit out of control. In the past, I've even tried to defend some people by saying that maybe they didn't MEAN to sound so mean or awful. I think sometimes the typed word DOES come off sounding maybe worse than the person intended. Sometimes though, like the one I just read however, I think they ARE being too *****y about it, and this time, I just had to put in my 2 cents worth!
MOSt of us "losers" know how hard Mike works, and also how great MFP has been in our lives!
I'm sure I'm not alone in being so VERY grateful for this wonderful site! Thank you again Mike soooooo much for creating it. It's awesome!
I don't know how Mike, the creator, feels, but I know that it royally ticks ME off! :explode:
I would think that EVERYONE would just feel so darned grateful to have found a FREE site that has such EXCELLENT tools, that they'd be happily losing weight and thanking Mike (and all the wonderfully supportive members too!) instead of complaining! :grumble: I think MOST people DO, thank goodness. It's just the few (and it seems to me anyway, the ones who barely need to lose anything at all!) that do nothing but pick everything about the site apart. :grumble:
If there IS something people think could be better, I'm sure everyone would appreciate it if instead of being sarcastic or demanding, they would just ask nicely about it!
I'm hoping that my email doesn't start a war or anything. I've read a few in my year and a half here, and sometimes they get a bit out of control. In the past, I've even tried to defend some people by saying that maybe they didn't MEAN to sound so mean or awful. I think sometimes the typed word DOES come off sounding maybe worse than the person intended. Sometimes though, like the one I just read however, I think they ARE being too *****y about it, and this time, I just had to put in my 2 cents worth!
MOSt of us "losers" know how hard Mike works, and also how great MFP has been in our lives!
I'm sure I'm not alone in being so VERY grateful for this wonderful site! Thank you again Mike soooooo much for creating it. It's awesome!
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Yeah this site is pretty cool so thanks Mike - no complaints here!0
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My experience thus far, Bren....is that once they realize that Mike is 1 person supplying us with a free site........they apologize or stop complaining.
It is funny how I defend him like he is a family member:laugh:
After looking through 10 different sites to log food and get support.............and I didn't care what the cost at that point...............I found MFP to be Numero Uno!
I think people assume that because this is a huge website with many members, that he is making the big bucks off this site...............
Anyway, have a great Sunday!!!
:flowerforyou: Jeannie0 -
My experience thus far, Bren....is that once they realize that Mike is 1 person supplying us with a free site........they apologize or stop complaining.
It is funny how I defend him like he is a family member:laugh:
After looking through 10 different sites to log food and get support.............and I didn't care what the cost at that point...............I found MFP to be Numero Uno!
I think people assume that because this is a huge website with many members, that he is making the big bucks off this site...............
Anyway, have a great Sunday!!!
:flowerforyou: Jeannie
Awww, Jeannie, you're ALWAYS so sweet, even to the ones who don't deserve it! :laugh:
You could be right, maybe they don't know yet about how hard Mike works, and once they do, they'll stop their grumbling! I hope so anyway! :laugh:
You have a great Sunday too! :flowerforyou: 0 -
My experience thus far, Bren....is that once they realize that Mike is 1 person supplying us with a free site........they apologize or stop complaining.
It is funny how I defend him like he is a family member:laugh:
After looking through 10 different sites to log food and get support.............and I didn't care what the cost at that point...............I found MFP to be Numero Uno!
I think people assume that because this is a huge website with many members, that he is making the big bucks off this site...............
Anyway, have a great Sunday!!!
:flowerforyou: Jeannie
Awww, Jeannie, you're ALWAYS so sweet, even to the ones who don't deserve it! :laugh:
You could be right, maybe they don't know yet about how hard Mike works, and once they do, they'll stop their grumbling! I hope so anyway! :laugh:
You have a great Sunday too! :flowerforyou:
Not ALWAYS Brenda! LOL. I did just make a comment because I HATE snarky....
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But yeah, most of the time once they realize Mike is just like you and me and not living in the Trump Towers, they back off and apologize.
Again with the whole internet, not thinking about the human thing going on here.0 -
I came from thedailyplate.com which is now livestrong.com
some people even pay for that site and this site is 300x better
which is why I jumped ships
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Thanks Mike I know you work very hard....I am almost 2 weeks new and I love it!!! Tell it like it is Bren...Have a great Day!!!0
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Ha I did livestong for a day it was not user friendly at all....I am a new online menber to WW that I pay for and I much prefer this site (sorry ww) and it is Free!!!!!!0
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Thanks Mike I know you work very hard....I am almost 2 weeks new and I love it!!! Tell it like it is Bren...Have a great Day!!!
:laugh: Aww, thanks, I usually DON'T tell it like it is, I'm the type that always keeps stuff bottled up inside! But, I guess what I read this morning just set me off enough that I HAD to "vent"! :laugh: I'm glad everyone seems to agree, and there isn't a "war" popping up! :laugh:0 -
My experience thus far, Bren....is that once they realize that Mike is 1 person supplying us with a free site........they apologize or stop complaining.
It is funny how I defend him like he is a family member:laugh:
After looking through 10 different sites to log food and get support.............and I didn't care what the cost at that point...............I found MFP to be Numero Uno!
I think people assume that because this is a huge website with many members, that he is making the big bucks off this site...............
Anyway, have a great Sunday!!!
:flowerforyou: Jeannie
Awww, Jeannie, you're ALWAYS so sweet, even to the ones who don't deserve it! :laugh:
You could be right, maybe they don't know yet about how hard Mike works, and once they do, they'll stop their grumbling! I hope so anyway! :laugh:
You have a great Sunday too! :flowerforyou:
Not ALWAYS Brenda! LOL. I did just make a comment because I HATE snarky....
I don't know what "snarky" is Jeannie, you'll have to fill me in! :laugh: 0 -
i agree that user went over board but who is to say maybe that wasn't the cherry on her cake today, you know what i mean? Everyone gets the benefit of the doubt once but after that you are done. It is a shame that people can be so ungrateful, oh well................:grumble:0
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i love this site and would be so lost with out it....keep up the great work mike and most of all thank you because with out this site i would have not reach my goal weight..i hope this site is here forever..this is coming from one very happy person:bigsmile: :laugh: :happy: 0
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i love this site and would be so lost with out it....keep up the great work mike and most of all thank you because with out this site i would have not reach my goal weight..i hope this site is here forever..this is coming from one very happy person:bigsmile: :laugh: :happy:
I TOTALLY agree with everything you said! I feel the exact same way! :happy: 0 -
I think the ones that pick aren't eating enough of their exercise calories and are just hungry. We have to forgive them that.I think MOST people DO, thank goodness. It's just the few (and it seems to me anyway, the ones who barely need to lose anything at all!) that do nothing but pick everything about the site apart. :grumble:
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I think the ones that pick aren't eating enough of their exercise calories and are just hungry. We have to forgive them that.I think MOST people DO, thank goodness. It's just the few (and it seems to me anyway, the ones who barely need to lose anything at all!) that do nothing but pick everything about the site apart. :grumble:
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Eat a sammich!!! :ohwell:0 -
It really bugs me too! Especially since my husband is a programmer and I've see many times first hand how much work and frustration goes into things like this, and he's never even done anything as huge as MFP!
It irritates me when new people don't take enough time to look around the site and get some info about it and who makes it/whats planned for it before they start making complaints about tiny issues. It only takes a few minutes to skim through Mike's blog or read a few posts already made in the site feedback or tech support boards.
Even with any small inconveniences I still think this is the best FREE calorie counting site on the net. :flowerforyou:0 -
Yeah. If you're reading this Mike, Super Job! No complaints here.
I am however patiently waiting for an iphone app- then I can take my beloved MFP everywhere I go!!! But not a complaint, just a dream. A girl can dream. 0 -
I think this is a wonderful site as well. What a blessing to have a free site that provides numerous weight loss tools and a forum to connect with others. I have only been a member for a few weeks and I'd like to thank Mike for providing this effective resource. It is truly appreciated. I have been telling people about the site including my trainer. It's great to be able to pass the opportunity along to others so that they can all take advantage of a great weight loss tool.0
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Can I dream of walking on the beach on vacation, still logging in my food and exercising on my blackberry while hanging out with my familiy?Yeah. If you're reading this Mike, Super Job! No complaints here.
I am however patiently waiting for an iphone app- then I can take my beloved MFP everywhere I go!!! But not a complaint, just a dream. A girl can dream. 0 -
THIS SITE ROCKS!!!!0
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Ok, Bren, now I'm curious about what you read that sparked this. Care to share? :laugh:Thanks Mike I know you work very hard....I am almost 2 weeks new and I love it!!! Tell it like it is Bren...Have a great Day!!!
:laugh: Aww, thanks, I usually DON'T tell it like it is, I'm the type that always keeps stuff bottled up inside! But, I guess what I read this morning just set me off enough that I HAD to "vent"! :laugh: I'm glad everyone seems to agree, and there isn't a "war" popping up! :laugh:
However, I have seen some posts in the few months that I've been here that have really gotten on my nerves :laugh: I love this site. I tell everyone I know what a great site it is. I'm living proof that it works. I went to a Birthday gathering this weekend and saw people I hadn't seen in months. When they complimented me on my weight loss, I told them about MFP and encouraged them to join.
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I'm so thankful for MFP.0
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I would cry if the site went away. I am so grateful for it. No complaints here. Mike is my hero :happy:0
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I ABSOLUTELY LOVVVVVVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE IT HERE THE BEST THANG SMOKING ON THE WEB :smokin: :smokin: :smokin: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: 0
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MFP rocks!!! and if people dont like it and all they can do is find something wrong with it...well maybe they should go.................f...................o............. well u know what i mean :blushing: :laugh: lol mike has done an awesome job and if anyone wants to whine about whats wrong with it (which i dunno bout anyone else but i think it's perfect):bigsmile: anyway if they wanna whine about it why dont people just go elsewhere? :huh:0
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Right on!!! By the way, I love that Henry Ford quote in your signature. It's so true :happy:MFP rocks!!! and if people dont like it and all they can do is find something wrong with it...well maybe they should go.................f...................o............. well u know what i mean :blushing: :laugh: lol mike has done an awesome job and if anyone wants to whine about whats wrong with it (which i dunno bout anyone else but i think it's perfect):bigsmile: anyway if they wanna whine about it why dont people just go elsewhere? :huh:0 -
I really don't like it when people say that the ads are distracting. He runs this site for free, and he needs the $$ from the ads to run the site for freeeeeeee. So, if you don't like them...look away! They are a necessary evil :bigsmile:
I love MFP!!!!!!!0 -
Right on!!! By the way, I love that Henry Ford quote in your signature. It's so true :happy:MFP rocks!!! and if people dont like it and all they can do is find something wrong with it...well maybe they should go.................f...................o............. well u know what i mean :blushing: :laugh: lol mike has done an awesome job and if anyone wants to whine about whats wrong with it (which i dunno bout anyone else but i think it's perfect):bigsmile: anyway if they wanna whine about it why dont people just go elsewhere? :huh:
Ditto the right on! I actually DID have it typed into my post that if they didn't like it they could just go elsewhere, but, I didn't want to sound TOO MUCH like I was picking a fight, so I deleted that part before I posted! :laugh:
As far as the actual post that got me started goes, I'd rather not go naming names, cuz that really COULD start a war, at least with the one I named anyway! :laugh: And I just don't need the confrontation! Like I said, I'm not USUALLY a "trouble maker", I just wanted to "vent" alittle bit! :laugh:0 -
hahaha understandable...i've joked about the ads before....lmao but was never serious...i dont see why people get so bent out of shape...maybe they should go try and host a site that accomidates hundreds of users :laugh: :laugh:
Right on!!! By the way, I love that Henry Ford quote in your signature. It's so true :happy:MFP rocks!!! and if people dont like it and all they can do is find something wrong with it...well maybe they should go.................f...................o............. well u know what i mean :blushing: :laugh: lol mike has done an awesome job and if anyone wants to whine about whats wrong with it (which i dunno bout anyone else but i think it's perfect):bigsmile: anyway if they wanna whine about it why dont people just go elsewhere? :huh:
Ditto the right on! I actually DID have it typed into my post that if they didn't like it they could just go elsewhere, but, I didn't want to sound TOO MUCH like I was picking a fight, so I deleted that part before I posted! :laugh:
As far as the actual post that got me started goes, I'd rather not go naming names, cuz that really COULD start a war, at least with the one I named anyway! :laugh: And I just don't need the confrontation! Like I said, I'm not USUALLY a "trouble maker", I just wanted to "vent" alittle bit! :laugh:
p.s. i say a lot of things without thinking about it sometimes lol but then again if anyone has an issue with the statement i figure oh well...lol maybe the "tough" love will make them think twice before being rude and ungreatful right? :blushing: :bigsmile:0 -
Your the best Mike!!!! We love you!!! :drinker:0
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