@kuchick1 a bit of advice, just staaahhhhhpp! Coming in here, begging for compassion, is comparable to you going to a neighborhood town hall meeting and begging everyone to be supportive and compassionate neighbors... It doesn't work like that. Like @MrsRexManing suggested, instead of demanding others do it, how about you go be the change you want to see.
@kuchick1 you should consider speaking to a therapist about this tendency you have of pointing out perceived shortcomings in others despite an unwillingness to address your own behavior. It seems quite unhealthy.
(No need to respond, you are on my ignore list.)
Me: 34 DH: 36
Married since 11/11/11 BFP#1 10/5/13 MC 11/11/13 @9wks 3d BFP#2 7/20/14 EDD 4/4/15
@kuchick1 Do you realize how condescending you come across?
No. I'm so sorry! That is not my intent stall. Thanks for the feedback!
Instead of coming off as supportive you are coming off as a self-righteous idiot. Purposefully misunderstanding our comments and responding if they were meant to be positive reeks of condescension.
I don't mean it to be condescending. I'm not interested in getting in a negativity spiral. Just trying to make the most positive assumptions possible about the posts and to keep my tone positive and upbeat.
I appreciate the fyi... This is just the best way I can figure out to try to get through the onslaught of negativity without letting it being me down. I definitely have no desire to get into a personal attack war. I'm very deliberately not trying to remember who the meanest responders are. I don't want to bear any grudges. I figure: whatever works!!
I sorta wanna pull a SS and tell her "if you don't like my post, don't comment on it". Or "seriously? This is MY post, go away". But in all honesty I just want her to go away period. I'm just gonna hit "ignore" now before I lose it.
@kuchick1 you should consider speaking to a therapist about this tendency you have of pointing out perceived shortcomings in others despite an unwillingness to address your own behavior. It seems quite unhealthy.
It has to do with the absence of support. I have watched ppl going through tough times receive thoughtful and caring messages of support from ppl far better at that than I, and I want our new ppl to make it far enough into the forum to see the same. The two are not mutually exclusive. I just did not see the same dirth of humanity in those threads.
This might be nit-picky of me, but your constant use of "ppl" is driving me INSANE. I do not understand why you can manage to type out every word but this one. Please stop. The auto correct on my phone breaks that one. And "bring" apparently. I have to re-type it several times; it's weird. I'll try to remember to type that word out in the future.
I've been reading posts in this forum for months, and you regulars really are awful to new people. Was a snarky post like this so you could all cackle together about the idiots you disdain so much really necessary? Have you nothing better to do? Of course the more self-righteous and narcassistic newbies will complain and look ridiculous instead of just ignoring your mean girl behavior.
I've been shocked to see someone apologize for saying the regulars are mean here. There's nothing for which she should apologize: you are mean, awful people. I like the app and sometimes find the discussions helpful, even the moronic - is this normal - posts can make me feel better that I'm not a crazy person. But I'm fed up watching newbies bullied into leaving. Some won't care and probably never realized you were making fun of them. The comment above about the names really is spot on, but what's wrong with validating someone else's horrific name choice? That hypothetical woman sounds insecure and is reaching out. You don't have to agree or name your kid that, just say, "I don't know any names like that to suggest, but I'm sure you'll figure it out. Good luck!"
I would love to see more responses that are positive and supportive of each other, not just the vocal clique. Being pregnant, esp as a FTM, can be challenging. Now, I wonder how many of the women in the waiting room at my Obgyn are thoughtless and rude making catty comments in their heads when I'm just trying to do my best.
I (foolishly?) hope some of you will read this and reflect on your behavior and consider trying to act like kinder human beings. I'll try to actually participate in the future to try to drown out the mean and hateful comments.
*heads to the naughty corner to think about anything she may have said or done *
Sorry mum.
And I'd swear at you but I only use curse words on special occasions.
Just gonna throw this out there... I'm new... Don't know anyone yet- can already spot the funny ones, the dumb ones, & the assholes. I think a giant combination of answers and personalities are gonna come out regardless, because, let's be honest: These are boards for PREGNANT people. Women going through the craziest, exciting, scariest and sometimes horrifying experience(s) of their lives. Just be nice when you can, quiet when you can't and roll with it.
Just gonna throw this out there... I'm new... Don't know anyone yet- can already spot the funny ones, the dumb ones, & the assholes. I think a giant combination of answers and personalities are gonna come out regardless, because, let's be honest: These are boards for PREGNANT people. Women going through the craziest, exciting, scariest and sometimes horrifying experience(s) of their lives. Just be nice when you can, quiet when you can't and roll with it.
Wow this thread..... I keep checking on baby Max and looking for good threads and this is still on the first page. Since it won't go away I thought I'd say that I was here and actually read all of the ridiculousness on here. I also learned how to use the ignore button because of it, so thank you. Also the jamberry's are very cute. @SharkFarts try this next time you apply them. ..if you do. https://youtu.be/gNEcYcEP0Fs
Re: OMG!! You guise are soooo mean!!!!
Thanks!
(No need to respond, you are on my ignore list.)
Me: 34 DH: 36
Married since 11/11/11
BFP#1 10/5/13 MC 11/11/13 @9wks 3d
BFP#2 7/20/14 EDD 4/4/15
I appreciate the fyi... This is just the best way I can figure out to try to get through the onslaught of negativity without letting it being me down. I definitely have no desire to get into a personal attack war. I'm very deliberately not trying to remember who the meanest responders are. I don't want to bear any grudges. I figure: whatever works!!
The auto correct on my phone breaks that one. And "bring" apparently. I have to re-type it several times; it's weird. I'll try to remember to type that word out in the future.
Thanks!
November Siggy Challenge: Selfie Fails
Hidden for the sake of your eyes!
Sorry mum.
And I'd swear at you but I only use curse words on special occasions.
I do however want to eat cheese fries, pasta with cheese and ice cream...at 1:58am.