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Weight Loss Forum / Low Carb / February 2005This group has really tanked
I am amazed how the postings to this group have slowed down from a year ago when low carb dieting was really popular. Even two or three years ago there were many more postings per day. What happened? > I am amazed how the postings to this group have slowed down from a year ago > when low carb dieting was really popular. Even two or three years ago there > were many more postings per day. What happened? Too little useful information Too little genuine support Too much flaming I've seen this happen on many a group I used to enjoy. The trolls take over and it just becomes too tiresome to read anymore. The ol' adage about the one bad apple is very true, and there's more than one here, unfortunately... dragon Because people are busy??? > I am amazed how the postings to this group have slowed down from a year ago > when low carb dieting was really popular. Even two or three years ago there > were many more postings per day. What happened? I have been haunting newsgroups since 1996 and all groups seem to have an ebb and flow. People lose interest in a particular group or get busy in their non-cyber life. Some get irritated by certain posters and cannot make themselves simply ignore that person. Then occasionally a new group of people will arrive and liven things up. Some seem to think that it is the duty of others to entertain and/or educate them. The best way to get a group going in the direction you would like is to start discussions on the subjects you want to see. Of course, threads will wander off the topic, that's the way conversations are. To me newsgroups are more like a neighborhood bar than anything else. When you drop in you will likely see a few regulars and some passers through. There will likely be an obnoxious drunk or two, some who are willing to lend a sympathic shoulder to cry on, some who have very good advice to give, some who just are cheery and tell jokes.... In news:aYCdnejCLLBmioPfRVn-1w@comcast.com, John <shawndad@comcast.net> stated | I am amazed how the postings to this group have slowed down from a | year ago when low carb dieting was really popular. Even two or three | years ago there were many more postings per day. What happened? Amen. :-) -- Cheri FOB wrote in message ... >I have been haunting newsgroups since 1996 and all groups seem to have an >ebb and flow. People lose interest in a particular group or get busy in [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >some who have very good advice to give, some who just are cheery and tell >jokes.... Maybe everyone reached their goal and are living the high life now with no time for newsgroups. ;-) -- Cheri John wrote in message ... >I am amazed how the postings to this group have slowed down from a year ago >when low carb dieting was really popular. Even two or three years ago there >were many more postings per day. What happened? > Maybe everyone reached their goal and are living the high life now > with no time for newsgroups. ;-) And some are getting lots of dates so there is less reason to sit in front of a computer! > John wrote in message ... >>I am amazed how the postings to this group have slowed down from a [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > there >>were many more postings per day. What happened? Dates are not low carb. :-) In news:387eq0F5il71mU1@individual.net, Roger Zoul <rogerzoul2@hotmail.com> stated | And some are getting lots of dates so there is less reason to sit in | front of a computer! >Dates are not low carb! Only if you eat them. Kaede 176.5/??/115 http://knakao.blogspot.com/ Dang, I hope so!!! People who are dating and having a good time make me smile. Happy people are fun people IMO. :-) -- Cheri >And some are getting lots of dates so there is less reason to sit in front >of a computer! : I am amazed how the postings to this group have slowed down from a year ago : when low carb dieting was really popular. Even two or three years ago there : were many more postings per day. What happened? I don't know about everyone else, but I've had the flu. I lost about 7 pounds, though! Still coughing a bit and tire easily--but almost over it! Pat in TX In my case, I've been in school. I've also been generally more involved in fitness. Also l/cing is now "just the way I eat" rather than a new diet I have to put a lot of time and energy into. I have to agree with you- Its old news now that I've been L"cing for a long time. If I'm posting here it means I'm sitting on my butt again- I'm trying to get away from that, being a web junkie, It takes time to write a long post- and time to read them. I learn about new stuff here anyway and will keep popping in and putting in my 2 cents. Diane > In my case, I've been in school. I've also been generally more involved > in fitness. Also l/cing is now "just the way I eat" rather than a new > diet I have to put a lot of time and energy into. In my case, I've been in school. I've also been generally more involved in fitness. Also l/cing is now "just the way I eat" rather than a new diet I have to put a lot of time and energy into. Have you been in school learning how to double post?  SignatureMost people are dumb as bricks; some people are dumber than that. -- MFW > In my case, I've been in school. I've also been generally more involved > in fitness. Also l/cing is now "just the way I eat" rather than a new > diet I have to put a lot of time and energy into. Yep. It's really incredibly difficult. Learn how to quote. SignatureMost people are dumb as bricks; some people are dumber than that. -- MFW > Yep. It's really incredibly difficult. > I am amazed how the postings to this group have slowed down from a year ago > when low carb dieting was really popular. Even two or three years ago there > were many more postings per day. What happened? ============================= 1. Those it worked for lost the excess fat and left the group. 2. Those it didn't work for left the group and gave up dieting. 3. Those who couldn't hack all the salads, protein and fat left the diet for more variety. 4. There are those who get off the Internet..... All NGs have a turnover. Wysong Age 60. Height 5'6" Starting date: 1/8/05 171/ 164 / 140 lb Starting date LC 7/01 at 207lbs Stopped losing on LC 11/01 at 165lbs ========================================== They all left because they couldn't stand your incessant whining. SignatureMost people are dumb as bricks; some people are dumber than that. -- MFW >> I am amazed how the postings to this group have slowed down from a year > ago [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > Stopped losing on LC 11/01 at 165lbs > ========================================== I lost my 50 lbs, am maintaining my weight loss, holding down a job and getting ready to plant vegetables and flowers in the yard of my new little (old) house that I moved to last month. I'm going on 32 years sober, 5 years without a smoke. Not bad for a 66 year old woman. I still visit this group once in a while, but stopped posting because I got tired of the abuse. I can't stand the heat, so I got the hell out of the kitchen. Support is nice, but not vital. > > I am amazed how the postings to this group have slowed down from a year > ago [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > Stopped losing on LC 11/01 at 165lbs > ========================================== Hi, > I lost my 50 lbs, am maintaining my weight loss, holding down a job > and [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > Support is > nice, but not vital. Congratulations on everything Jean! Especially the newest - the house. :-) Take care, Carmen SignaturePlease note change in Reply To address carmensrt <at> gmail <dot> com Hotmail isn't working and is being abandoned > I lost my 50 lbs, am maintaining my weight loss, holding down a job and > getting ready to plant vegetables and flowers in the yard of my new little [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > I can't stand the heat, so I got the hell out of the kitchen. Support is > nice, but not vital. congratulations on getting away from the vicious animal abusing ex-neighbours. You remembered! I'm flattered. Yes, I'm glad to be away from them. New neighbors are all animal lovers. > > I lost my 50 lbs, am maintaining my weight loss, holding down a job and > > getting ready to plant vegetables and flowers in the yard of my new little [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > congratulations on getting away from the vicious animal abusing ex-neighbours. jean, congrats on ALL accounts! rosie : I lost my 50 lbs, am maintaining my weight loss, holding down a job and : getting ready to plant vegetables and flowers in the yard of my new little [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] : > Stopped losing on LC 11/01 at 165lbs : > ========================================== > I lost my 50 lbs, am maintaining my weight loss, holding down a job and > getting ready to plant vegetables and flowers in the yard of my new little [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > I can't stand the heat, so I got the hell out of the kitchen. Support is > nice, but not vital. =============================== Sounds like you have your life under control and you're doing really well. :-) A friend of mine (clinical psychologist) explained the problems with abuse encountered on NGs and postings boards like this one. The obese have a lot of emotional issues. That's understandable as I remember the obese friends I've had over the years. I know life can be difficult for them. But getting online and spreading their venom and verbally abusing others (take it out on innocent people they don't even know) is only a temporary FIX for them. It doesn't get the weight off, get them a normal life, get them acceptance, get them a partner or a job... all it does it give them that temporary "fix" just like the jellyroll or bag of fries gave them in the real world. Think how superior they feel for that moment that they attack someone anonymously! They feel powerful and in control for that moment in time. It's the ONLY power and control they have in their lives. It's addictive for them, just like food is. But tomorrow they need another "fix"... and so will come back here and just watch for a poster they can abuse and so get this "fix." SignatureWysong Age 60. Height 5'6" Starting date: 1/8/05 171/ 164 / 140 lb Starting date LC 7/01 at 207lbs Stopped losing on LC 11/01 at 165lbs ========================================== NOW WALKING 1.5 to 3 MILES DAY. ========================================== Crap - I forgot to get my official stamp of approval and sign the little document promising only to have thoughts that conform to the official ASDLC guidelines. I hate it when that happens. (credit Sophie) ~~<~~<~~{@ ~~<~~<~~{@ ~~<~~<~~{@ snip > (take > it out on innocent people they don't even know) is only a temporary FIX [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > "fix"... and so will come back here and just watch for a poster they can > abuse and so get this "fix." Do you really think your posts are appreciably different in tone or context? Even worse have you actually written a post with "useful" content other than the obvious entertainment value of reading these senseless tirades? Soggy > snip > > (take [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > "fix"... and so will come back here and just watch for a poster they can > > abuse and so get this "fix." =================================================== > Do you really think your posts are appreciably different in tone or context? $$ Anyone will snap back when provoked. That's human nature. > Even worse have you actually written a post with "useful" content $$ What's USEFUL content to one person is not useful content to someone else. other than > the obvious entertainment value of reading these senseless tirades? > Soggy Wysong Age 60. Height 5'6" Starting date: 1/8/05 171/ 164 / 140 lb Starting date LC 7/01 at 207lbs Stopped losing on LC 11/01 at 165lbs ========================================== NOW WALKING 1.5 to 3 MILES DAY. ========================================== Crap - I forgot to get my official stamp of approval and sign the little document promising only to have thoughts that conform to the official ASDLC guidelines. I hate it when that happens. (credit Sophie) ~~<~~<~~{@ ~~<~~<~~{@ ~~<~~<~~{@ |
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