OMG THEY'RE EVERYWHERE!

[theantijoss]

I'm talking about internet bullies, yo. As some of you know, I'm doing Weight Watchers Online, because wow am I not a meeting person. I've been involved with the boards at 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet and Sparkpeople, so I've never really hung out at the WW boards. This morning I was just bored and looking for something to read, so I thought I would

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[stars91]

People are freaking vicious everywhere anymore! I just don't get it! I'd hate for anyone to be helpful instead of downright MEAN! Exactly what are these "adults" teaching their children? And then they'll stand and look confused when their child is arrested for battery or the like!

*shakes head*

[theantijoss]

Seriously! I mean, it's one thing to behave like a badly trained ape when it's a "fun" environment, but this is supposed to be a "supportive" environment!

[heck_weasy]

Yeah, I noticed that rather scarily recently. I get the feeling the idea of mixing stuff orientated around group help and support and the internet is always bad and scary. In real life if somebody wonders what type of formula to give their baby they ask polite questions to give a suitable answer. On the internet they yell BREAST IS BEST in as many scary ways as possible.

I've never quite worked out why this is.

If the program works though that's pretty awesome. I'm rubbish at programs of any kind, far too lazy to keep up with them. So far I have been blessed with a crazy fast metabolism so have got away with it, am not looking forward to when it slows down.

[theantijoss]

Lucky You! The fact is, the reason I'm losing weight is because I'm eating less and actually moving my rear end for a change. *G* WW Works for me because they don't tell me what to eat -- they give me an allowance, and I can fill it with whatever I want.

I suppose that the more people that pour onto the internet, the more jerks there are everywhere. *sigh*

[elbiesee]

Re: internet bullies

I wonder what kind of flesh-life they have that they feel vindicated by hurting people via computer. That, and it's easier to be nasty to people that you can't see...

Say - can you point me in the direction of the 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet and Sparkpeople boards? I'm looking for a place where I can share my own weight loss triumphs and "awh shits".

[theantijoss]

I'd be glad to! 3 Fat Chicks is my favorite by far. It's at http://www.3fatchicks.com. SparkPeople is a much more comprehensive diet and fitness site that I enjoy a lot: http://www.sparkpeople.com.

Hope to see you there. I think I'm HAFowler in both places!

[flyergirl]

That's why I can't stand forums/boards in general. Every one I've gone to is supposed to be for fans/participants/etc to get together, but it's like one big bitch and moan session.

[theantijoss]

It seems to get worse every time I turn around. And I mean... ostensibly, this is supposed to be a supportive environment, you know? I just don't get it.

[flyergirl]

I don't either. I occasionally stop by Discovery Channels tv show boards because they have some good info. But for a place that's supposed to be for fans, all they do is attack. Ugh. Who wants to participate in something where people can't say anything nice?

[improperlydone]

I'm on the WW boards (have just lost 10.2 after my fourth weigh-in!) and I am so with you! I don't post anything, just sort of hang out. I'm doing WW Online, but I only lurk there.

[theantijoss]

It's scary, isn't it? I couldn't believe how these people were ganging up on one woman!

Congrats on booting those pounds! WOOT! It feels awesome, doesn't it? If you want to actually chat with people who are supportive, I highly recommend http://www.3fatchicks.com -- there are WW boards there that are EXCELLENT!