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Consistent Negative Comments ~ Do They Bother You?

Regal Bee — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 20:54:47 GMT

I consider myself a positive person....on the whole. I tend to look at the glass as half-full as opposed to half-empty.

I have noticed that some commenters are constantly negative. They seem to NEVER have anything positive to say. I must admit I have trouble with this as I see no point to it.

I mentioned this to my very wise friend and she reminded me that the world is filled with negative people and much of it is jealousy-related. Do you agree?

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LolaMontez — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 21:23:03 GMT

No, and it seems like most of the following comments are mostly negative complaints about negative complainers. haha

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151949 — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 20:52:42 GMT

I completely agree with everything your friend said.

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CareBears — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 20:56:35 GMT

@Regal Bee I do not know what makes some posters so negative and cruel, YES I do take some of them personally, when a person cannot even post a recipe without someone bashing them, all I can think is that they are extremely lonely or that they are miserable in their own life and have to try to bring others down, which is pathetic way of living!

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Dominosmom — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 20:59:36 GMT

No that is good info for me. I like all comments good and bad. I am smart to make my own decisions.

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dex — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 20:59:53 GMT

I see negative people as unhappy.Too bad they don’t try on a little happiness and spread some of that around.They could be so much fun if they were happier.

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homedecor1 — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 21:00:23 GMT

Yes and here it seems there are a "few" that no matter what topic they just can't help themselves replying instead of just passing!

Or those who take a thread from a positive (or a poster asking a question) and decide to "twist it" into a whole other direction....☹️

then others who reply "feed off" those comments instead of original post...sometimes I just SMH🤔

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Yahooey — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 21:00:49 GMT

I don't know if it is jealousy as much as being bitter or I'm always right or have to add my 2 cents. If adding your 2 cents, there is always a way to approach it. Reading is difficult as you can't tell the inflection of the tone. And might I add - adding a lol does not excuse you for being a donkey's posterior.

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FrostyBabe1 — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 21:02:15 GMT

I know a few people who are terminally negative - never a good word to say about ANYTHING. Sky is too blue, water is too wet. That sort of thing. They seem to be constantly on the lookout for something to complain about and they're extremely difficult to be around. Oddly enough though, they don't see themselves at all as being negative. Rather, they say that they're "realistic".

I think a lot of what comes out here is just people trying to stir the pot and it's easy to do because no one really knows who we are. If they were constantly cranky in "real" life, they wouldn't get away with it.

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QVCkitty1 — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 21:03:02 GMT

Some people just have a different opinion than you. I think it is presumptuous to assume that they are especially negative or " jealous ". If you let other people's opinions upset or depress you , well that's on you. It's like the people who think QV.C food is too expensive, so what ? If they were preventing you from ordering, I could understand.

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dex — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 21:04:10 GMT

I forgot to add that I don’t get upset by negative comments made to me..just don’t want to allow anyone to spoil my day.I do sometimes learn a thing or two about myself from the negative viewpoints but I am not insulted and my day is not ruined.

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Regal Bee — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 21:05:16 GMT

@QVCkitty1 wrote:
Some people just have a different opinion than you. I think it is presumptuous to assume that they are especially negative or " jealous ". If you let other people's opinions upset or depress you , well that's on you. It's like the people who think QV.C food is too expensive, so what ? If they were preventing you from ordering, I could understand.

@QVCkitty1 You can disagree with me, at any time, I have no problem with that.

I DO have a problem with the way it is expressed!

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dex — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 21:07:24 GMT

@homedecor1

@homedecor1 wrote:
Yes and here it seems there are a "few" that no matter what topic they just can't help themselves replying instead of just passing!

Or those who take a thread from a positive (or a poster asking a question) and decide to "twist it" into a whole other direction....☹️

then others who reply "feed off" those comments instead of original post...sometimes I just SMH🤔

I tend to wander off topic at times as you do when you are with a group chatting.I forget that there are different rules of engagement here....oops sorry.

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GenXmuse — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 21:09:23 GMT

There are a few people here, ahem, that are consistently negative to the point you know who is posting without having to look. I don’t know that it’s so much jealousy as it is misery.

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KitTkat — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 21:12:46 GMT

I'm a sensitive person, and I admit, I've had negative posts that have bothered me. I tell myself to not let it get to me, but it is easier said than done. My very first post had a negative response, and I almost didn't bother to make any more comments because of it, but I'm glad I did. I enjoy this group and I will keep trying to not let the bullies of this world (not just here. But literally everywhere) wipe the smile from my face.

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chickenbutt — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 21:13:21 GMT

WHO CARES?

Ha! Gotcha. I try not to let that stuff get to the point of bothering me. Annoying? Sure thing! But I can move on pretty quickly. If I don't care about somebody they cannot hurt me.

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QVCkitty1 — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 21:14:46 GMT

@Regal Bee wrote:
@QVCkitty1 wrote:
Some people just have a different opinion than you. I think it is presumptuous to assume that they are especially negative or " jealous ". If you let other people's opinions upset or depress you , well that's on you. It's like the people who think QV.C food is too expensive, so what ? If they were preventing you from ordering, I could understand.

@QVCkitty1 You can disagree with me, at any time, I have no problem with that.

I DO have a problem with the way it is expressed!

And that is your right, but it is also subjective. I just get irritated when the amateur psychologists come out and analyze people they don't know.

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PamfromCT — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 21:14:48 GMT

I try to avoid people who are always negative. Unhappy times are part of life, and I am grateful for those in my life who support me, and I in turn support them. But people who are always negative I think are just unhappy people. Maybe they are fueled by jealousy or maybe they just think they are "owed" a life with no difficulties. One of my "sister friends," who went to heaven a few years ago, had some rocky roads in life. Orphaned at age 5, etc., etc. Her mantra was "You can get bitter or you can get better." And better she was.

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fingerlakesny — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 21:16:32 GMT

It's all women on here. What do you expect??!!

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homedecor1 — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 21:17:15 GMT

@dex

oops for me too!!!!