HCB's Journal, 17 September 2016

HCB - that really is too bad. I enjoy the support I get from you and vice versa. I have purposely chosen only buddies that are positive, and when I come across one that isn't I delete them. I have also on occasion reported the abuse - there is a button at the bottom of the page to report abuse. The unfortunate thing is, even if they get removed from the site, they come back on under a different name. Too bad, but I hope you will be able to just have positive experiences here. 

I am so sorry this is happening to you I haven't been on here much lately but that is not what this site is for. I hope it stops, I'm trying to get serious again and encouragement is what we all need. 

Thank you Frankie and Addie! 

Bullying is wrong in any area.  

It is interesting to me, that all anyone on this site wants is support in their fight to lose weight. CICO is relevant, like any other diet plan, here. I have lost weight with a combination diet ideals, but this small group of CICO trolls, wish to degrade and insult others. Many have left, and many more may leave from all of the distraction. It is sad, that so many are left with a feeling of desperation.  

Yes, it is sad some people give up and allow themselves to be chased off - that is not me. I do not allow anyone to abuse me or people I care about - will not happen. 

That's horrible that you would be bullied !! I support you !!! 

The abuse cycles around and each weekend someone new is targeted. Many of us have had some pretty offensive and demeaning things said about us. It's pretty repulsive. HCB, I've reported it every time it happens. 

Bullies are nothing but hot air. Keep up your indomitable spirit. 

Thanks Buddies, I am really interested in how many of us are concerned about this ongoing issue. 

I agree with everything said above. I end up reporting him at some point every weekend, too and I've also taken to changing my settings to Buddies only every Friday as soon as he shows up He seems to mainly go after the HFLC keto people but no matter what he thinks we deserve to be treated with respect or, if he can't do that, he could at least ignore us. I'm probably inviting trouble here, but I think he's sick and I'm sick of him. 

What is "CICO"? Whatever it is, nobody deserves to get trolled over a diet plan - nothing out there works for everyone, but doesn't mean the plan won't work for SOMEONE, and if it works for you then that's all that matters. 

@Taurielfan - CICO is calories in, calories out. I agree and have never argued the laws of thermodynamics, and I also do LCHF so have been a target. I agree with you that no one deserves to have to justify their personal choices - however, the main problem is some trolls believe they are here to "inform" and rescue people from obesity as though they are powerful - clearly a mental health issue. 

I cannot understand why anyone would spend their time troll-ing. It makes no sense to me at all. I can hold my own at this point and so can HCB --but what troubles me is the impact He Who Need Not Be Named can have on the people just joining who are often very vulnerable and really need support and information, not bullying and pseudoscience. So I vote yes, let's find a way to get him booted. 

I've personally seen two such vulnerable people leave FS almost immediately after being inundated with post after post from the Troll. It's just not right. I hit the support button on this last night, and I hope a lot more people will do the same today. 

I would like to see that person off for good And. not allowed to come back under any other names. We were just fine before IT came along. Thank you very much..........this person might be a fantastic , wonderful, kind, loving, smart person but sorry we don't want you here you just don't fit in.  

It's a very condescending attitude that we need to be educated or scolded or studied. We are all capable people who can do our own research and make our own choices. We do not need or want unsolicited advice shoved down our throats or beaten into us. It's just so odd to think that we would care to listen to someone who is so aggressive and offensive; someone who demeans us and our FS buddies. 

@char60; you are too kind. a troll is a troll. nothing kind or loving about the way he acts or things he says. and i think he delights about being kicked off each week. kinda sick i think 

All that kind wonderful loving stuff. Was a joke The serious part was get off and find a life elsewhere . Leave us alone. 

While I agree and clicked on "support" I do have to say I think too much attention, time, and thought is given to these few people. Delete their comments if on your journal. Do not argue with them, don't allow yourself to be sucked in to a "sick" conversation. I have found it much easier to share MY OWN EXPERIENCES and what has worked and not worked instead of trying to get in a pi$$ing match of "scientific facts" and pulling out a bunch of "studies" that have been done. For example, I might share that IF has worked for me. Someone might say no it doesn't work or that's not why I lost weight, etc....I don't care. I know what has worked for ME and will continue to share MY experience. I WILL NOT ARGUE with them. As for new people, once again, when they ask a question I only share my EXPERIENCE. They are free to decide what works for THEM...I will not argue, I will not argue, I will not argue....nor will I respond!