Three things that are driving me absolutely BATTY in these forums!!

[TommyO 5]

Why is it that, in the R&R section, people are aloud to only rant about certain things!!! For example if someone says "I hate when people ask dumb questions" For many, that type of ranting is fine. Now on the other hand when someone makes a statement like this "I hate it when people tell other people they are asking dumb questions" the response often goes something like this. "This is the R&R section if you don't like it piss off" Seems to me if this is the Rants and Raves section one should be able to rant about whatever they choose.

It all comes back to my original provocation, you can rant however you want just don't tell me how to rant.

Now on the other hand if you don't like what I just said then don't read it, this is the Rants and Rave section don't ya know! :thumbup:

[ineedthis 2]

Thanks TommyO,

You're right about that kind of posting....I am not yet banded and I am trying to learn as much about "real things" that happen to "real people", but that post almost made me decide to quit coming here. That was very cold and insensitive. If people are getting jaded because they are way down the road in their weightloss journey, maybe they should take a moment to remember how giddy and full of questions they were when they were starting out.

[MacMadame 81]

Why is it that, in the R&R section, people are aloud to only rant about certain things!!! For example if someone says "I hate when people ask dumb questions" For many, that type of ranting is fine. Now on the other hand when someone makes a statement like this "I hate it when people tell other people they are asking dumb questions" the response often goes something like this. "This is the R&R section if you don't like it piss off" Seems to me if this is the Rants and Raves section one should be able to rant about whatever they choose.

It's not ranting and raving to say "Don't rant and rave".

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

Thanks TommyO,

You're right about that kind of posting....I am not yet banded and I am trying to learn as much about "real things" that happen to "real people", but that post almost made me decide to quit coming here. That was very cold and insensitive. If people are getting jaded because they are way down the road in their weightloss journey, maybe they should take a moment to remember how giddy and full of questions they were when they were starting out.

By any chance did you notice this warning before clicking on this forum?

>>LBT Rants and Raves *** Off-Topic DEBATE AREA *** Want debate? Get it here. Gripe, complain, moan, fight, rant and rave. Enter at your own risk!<<

[coltonwade 27]

There should maybe be a disclaimer " Newbies might not want to enter "

Seriously !!! Should be on there. I can see how newbies would get offended , but its not towards them . Or anyone . Just we need to rant. Newbies need to rant and rave too. But everyone needs to enter at their own risk and if your feelings are hurt or you take things personally ya might not want to enter !!

Mindy

[ineedthis 2]

Yes, I DID know the kind of forum it was. Thank you so much. And NO, my feelings are not hurt easily, nor am I offended personally easily. I felt bad for the other folks that might be hurt by these comments. I can take care of myself. You have a nice day.

[TommyO 5]

Now we get to decide what ranting and raving is. Not buying it!!!

[ineedthis 2]

You folks are nuts. I came here to learn and discuss, not fight with people or be attacked. I'm done with the sight, there are other, better sights on here. You can save your good ridence speeches, you will get no response from me.

[kathystrick 3]

You don't have to leave the site. If you are in the process of having WLS, that would be a mistake because you would lose out on a lot of valuable information and support. If you read something you don't like here, just leave the thread and let it be.

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

You folks are nuts. I came here to learn and discuss, not fight with people or be attacked. I'm done with the sight, there are other, better sights on here. You can save your good ridence speeches, you will get no response from me.

Right. It IS crazy to rant in a R&R forum! I agree!

It pays off to pay attention to the warnings given. It couldn't have been more clear for you so I'm not quite sure why you are so insulted.

If you think any other forum is any different, you are in error. Want to see a really horrible R&R forum? Check out OH. At least on that site you'll have a right to complain about people ranting and raving on the R&R forum. This one is mild, this one also seems more geared towards adults who are able to agree to disagree.

Cheers.

[Stay_Tuned 0]

LBT Rants and Raves *** Off-Topic DEBATE AREA *** Want debate? Get it here. Gripe, complain, moan, fight, rant and rave. Enter at your own risk!

Key words in this header are "want debate?"

I assume that means anyone who chooses to can disagree with a rant found here.... and post their own opinion....bringing on a debate....

This "rant" did not alienate me at all as some earlier posters suggested it could possibly do ... However I would like to respond that I did NOT bypass a whole neatly organized forum to express dismay to this rant instead of going to the correct forum to ask a question I may have as suggested to me... In fact this post was right in my face when I signed on in the "latest forum threads section" on the home page.... When I opened it I felt the need to pledge to not ask such questions of those who had gone through this process before me with attitude..yes.....truthfully I am person who could ask a question that might drive someone batty....BUT I am still going to ask it....New people come on here daily... they may have different experiences and offer something that truely helps me rather then using the search button... I will "pledge" to use that function also...but I may also still go ahead and ask a question that is repetitive.....

I firmly believe that you can gain knowledge from a group of those who have gone before you....all the newbies here will sooner or later be the "elders" of board and when I get to that point I hope that I can share my experiences and maybe alleviate a fear or answer a question of a new person on here who most likely has so many questions stirring away in their brains...whether they be repetitive or not to this board or to myself....

Sometimes the answer may be staring a person in their face but asking it in their own words and getting personal responses is what works for them.....

[TerriDoodle 6]

LBT Rants and Raves *** Off-Topic DEBATE AREA *** Want debate? Get it here. Gripe, complain, moan, fight, rant and rave. Enter at your own risk!

Key words in this header are "want debate?"

I assume that means anyone who chooses to can disagree with a rant found here.... and post their own opinion....bringing on a debate....

This "rant" did not alienate me at all as some earlier posters suggested it could possibly do ... However I would like to respond that I did NOT bypass a whole neatly organized forum to express dismay to this rant instead of going to the correct forum to ask a question I may have as suggested to me... In fact this post was right in my face when I signed on in the "latest forum threads section" on the home page....

I am asking Alex to get this situation resolved so that R&R posts are not listed on the home page as you encountered, StayTuned. It's not a good situation.

Of all the things there are in the world to RANT about, is it really necessary (or satisfying?) to rant about each other? I just don't understand it.

[snuffy65 1]

You folks are nuts. I came here to learn and discuss, not fight with people or be attacked. I'm done with the sight, there are other, better sights on here. You can save your good ridence speeches, you will get no response from me.

Haha! Learn to read......

[TerriDoodle 6]

Snuffy - Even though you are in R&R, please abide by the forum rules. Your comment above is "insulting" which is not the same as "debate".

Members will treat each other with courtesy and respect, especially when they disagree. We understand that bright, intelligent and educated people may not always agree, but personal attacks in the form of insults, abusive language or other means of obvious harassment will not be tolerated.

[*susan* 1,709]

I second what TerriDoodle stated!!