skydiverjim 's dagbok, 22 jun 16

Sky diver jim I agree with you ...there is no shade under this tree to take a rest...seems the whole world has gone crazy....people all think the are entitled to do as they want without any consideration of what they say that may offend other people....No safe place to go any longer even on this FS weight loss site that is dedicated to weight loss. I don't come here to get upset by members wanting to post things so controversial cause they feel entitled to do as they please with no consideration that some may be offended over...I try to think ahead and the last thing i want to do is hurt someone's feelings...There is only a few that is the chronic abusers here. Oh! Congratulations on your weight loss by the way...looking good. 

Why not just stop reading the the stuff before u get upset over it. Most times I can tell right away. For the most part this site IS dedicated to weight loss, healthy ways of eating, living. As said above, the Internet accepts all and when u participate in social media, you are exposing yourself. So, if you really want to use this site and encourage members then just don't get into the controversial posts. I'd rather political views than name calling but as I said, there's just a little of that happening and so many more success stories!!! 

First, I will explain for you who responded with intellect. I'm not upset over it other than to bring up the point that they are off topic. The site is for weight loss - to share with others and to help others. Believe me I have stood against protestors, who have thrown bottles and rocks at me, I have had my life threatened and have been in positions that required a lot thicker skin than a bunch of people who merely act tough behind their keyboards. They neither offend me, nor intimidate me. What I was commenting on is what stood out as people unable to have enough self-control to stay on topic for the purpose on which this site was built. It just stands out just how shallow some people can be. Believe it or not Camelshavefeelings2, there are some people who are unable to get out and take advantage of other associations or avenues to lose weight. There are people who do not have the means and who do not have the physical ability to do so. Then there are others who take part in several different activities to lose weight and bring those people what they learn. I am sorry that you're in that group lacking the thought process to understand this without someone having to tell you or for being so self absorbed you can't figure this out on your own. If you look, I don't use a "faceless icon" and there are a lot of people who don't. Some people are not fearful like it appears you might be. In closing I would like to thank you, Misty and Fred, for commenting in a positive and constructive manner. I do not read all those political and off topic comments, but you can't help but see them. I do initially read many comments to see if there are people that I can help or add some encouragement to their fight. I have been bodybuilding and weight control - up and down the scale for years. It all started when I was in the army and I just try and help some with the things I have learned. In the end I guess those of us that are here for the expressed purpose of the site will have to put up with the riff raff.