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JessNicole7EMF
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SpinOff to Negative/Positive People Post
There was a post yesterday about negative people on facebook.
I think we all know at least someone like this.
But I've also noticed that *a few* of the "super positive" people are almost TOO positive.
For example the annoying people who write things about having the BEST LIFE every single day, sometimes multiple times a day. Or I have a person who posts multiple times a day about how much they are in love with their boyfriend.
Who are they trying to convince? The reader or themselves?
Does anyone else find these equally annoying as the complainers?
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Posted 1/4/13 2:47 AM  |
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Re: SpinOff to Negative/Positive People Post
Oh yes. Hate them too. They love to show off.
LOL
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| Posted 1/4/13 2:49 AM |
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bookworm
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Re: SpinOff to Negative/Positive People Post
Oh the fine line people need to walk in carefully constructing their FB posts for fear of grating on the nerves of "friends" lest they be deleted.
I sure am glad I don't care what other people think.
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| Posted 1/4/13 5:19 AM |
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Hope2009
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Re: SpinOff to Negative/Positive People Post
Posted by Goobster
Oh yes. Hate them too. They love to show off.
LOL
for real...
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| Posted 1/4/13 5:42 AM |
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DiamondGirl
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Re: SpinOff to Negative/Positive People Post
People are damned if they do, damned if they don't. This is why I only post pics of my son 
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| Posted 1/4/13 6:26 AM |
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Re: SpinOff to Negative/Positive People Post
Posted by DiamondGirl
People are damned if they do, damned if they don't. This is why I only post pics of my son
I came on to write the same thing.
But don't you know when we post pics of our kid, we are annoying too? 
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| Posted 1/4/13 7:08 AM |
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computergirl
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Re: SpinOff to Negative/Positive People Post
Posted by MorningCuppaCoffee
Posted by DiamondGirl
People are damned if they do, damned if they don't. This is why I only post pics of my son
I came on to write the same thing.
But don't you know when we post pics of our kid, we are annoying too?
I prefer kid pics over pics of the people themselves. I have a friend who posts constant vanity photos of herself. Like multiple days a week, she will take a pic of herself and post it, if her hair/makeup are looking good.
Because we may have forgotten what she looked like in the last 24 hours
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| Posted 1/4/13 8:06 AM |
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rojerono
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Re: SpinOff to Negative/Positive People Post
Maybe they just are bubbling over with joy? Maybe they recognize that they more they are grateful for, the more they HAVE to be grateful for?
I don't know.. I don't get bothered by these posts.. or the negative ones anymore. Psychoanalyzing people via their FB status or Twitter feeds is too much work and will likely yield a highly inaccurate result.
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| Posted 1/4/13 8:19 AM |
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Hofstra26
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Re: SpinOff to Negative/Positive People Post
Posted by rojerono
Maybe they just are bubbling over with joy? Maybe they recognize that they more they are grateful for, the more they HAVE to be grateful for?
I don't know.. I don't get bothered by these posts.. or the negative ones anymore. Psychoanalyzing people via their FB status or Twitter feeds is too much work and will likely yield a highly inaccurate result.
I tend to agree with you. Plus, I would rather read something overly positive on FB then thread after thread of "poor me, my life stinks". I don't get too bothered by FB threads in general though, I read them and move on. I don't get phased by much. 
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| Posted 1/4/13 8:48 AM |
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MandJZ
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Re: SpinOff to Negative/Positive People Post
I pretty much only post pictures of my dog or my nephew. I'm sure that gets me on someone's most annoying list.
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| Posted 1/4/13 8:49 AM |
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Annie91606
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Re: SpinOff to Negative/Positive People Post
An occasional vent or negative post is fine- but daily rants about everthing=annoying and a drag.
Declaring your happiness/contentment/bragging sometimes is okay - but constantly telling everyone every day how wonderful your life is=facebragger.
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| Posted 1/4/13 9:01 AM |
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AngnShaun
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Re: SpinOff to Negative/Positive People Post
Posted by MandJZ
I pretty much only post pictures of my dog or my nephew. I'm sure that gets me on someone's most annoying list.
as far as pictures go yeah 90% of mine are of the dog... everyone seems to comment on Jessie though, thats why i keep posting... i guess people think its funny that she hogs my bed and seat wherever i am lol
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| Posted 1/4/13 9:08 AM |
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halfbaked
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Re: SpinOff to Negative/Positive People Post
Posted by AngnShaun
Posted by MandJZ
I pretty much only post pictures of my dog or my nephew. I'm sure that gets me on someone's most annoying list.
as far as pictures go yeah 90% of mine are of the dog... everyone seems to comment on Jessie though, thats why i keep posting... i guess people think its funny that she hogs my bed and seat wherever i am lol
Pretty much the same thing here. I rarely post complain-y things or overly positive. It reeks of desperation to me. "Having the BEST NIGHT EVER". Clearly you're not, otherwise you wouldn't be wasting any of your best night ever on facebook.
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| Posted 1/4/13 9:26 AM |
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CallaLily
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Re: SpinOff to Negative/Positive People Post
They bother me more than the complainers!
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| Posted 1/4/13 11:27 AM |
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2boys1girl
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Re: SpinOff to Negative/Positive People Post
Posted by bookworm
Oh the fine line people need to walk in carefully constructing their FB posts for fear of grating on the nerves of "friends" lest they be deleted.
I sure am glad I don't care what other people think.
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| Posted 1/4/13 11:29 AM |
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MaZz
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Re: SpinOff to Negative/Positive People Post
I do know some of those people and to be honest, I don't believe it. I'm sorry but no one is THAT happy all the time... They just choose to show that side as opposed to the less attractive one... For whatever reason they may have.... I tend to ignore a lot of fb posts... LOL so i do my best to not let it bother me
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| Posted 1/4/13 11:32 AM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: SpinOff to Negative/Positive People Post
I only find it annoying if I know differently for a fact (not speculating) & they're doing it purposely for show.
I have a friend that is getting married to an AMAZING guy. She posts pictures of the flowers he's given her. The places they've gone, vacations, shows, etc. Writes many posts about her amazing fiance & their life together.
Except he's a jealous asshole that truly borders on abusive behavior. Her children don't live with her & don't speak to her because of him & his treatment of her. He feels threatened over the time she spend with them. And all of those vacations they go on, I'm pretty sure she's paying for them because he's not raking in the dough & she's got a very good settlement from her husband (a settlement which is dwindling).
I'd like to think that she's looking on the bright side of things but it's difficult when I know how much pain he's brought & she's let go on.
There are positive people who are great to be around & then I think there are positively annoying people.
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| Posted 1/4/13 12:45 PM |
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JenniferEver
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Re: SpinOff to Negative/Positive People Post
I think it can go either way.
Some people love to brag and show off, some people carefully curate their facebook to show what they want to show, no dirty laundry, etc and some people just feel like they don't want to be whiners and that no one needs to hear about their problems. I'd personally rather hear someone be realistic. I can take the good AND the bad, than anyone who tries too hard either way.
I will post when I'm annoyed about something small like traffic or a computer problem, but I won't post about big problems. I will post when something goes well. I definitely have my share of problems like anyone else, but the past 2 years have been really amazing. I got married, I've gone on several awesome vacations, got SCUBA certified, just a lot of fun stuff I've been posting about. I've had some negative nancies post stuff about it, which is ridiculous. I just like to share when I'm having a great time. I don't mean it to put anyone down.
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HeathKernandez
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Re: SpinOff to Negative/Positive People Post
I have a friend who is very spiritual and I honestly LIKE reading her status updates b/c it reminds me of how precious each day is...
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| Posted 1/4/13 12:47 PM |
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DirtyBlonde
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Re: SpinOff to Negative/Positive People Post
I'm happy for anyone that is legitimately happy. Their posts are nice to read. Gives me hope.
However....
Posted by nrthshgrl
I only find it annoying if I know differently for a fact (not speculating) & they're doing it purposely for show.
Yes. I feel sorry for people like this. I see it a lot from several people I know and knowing the truth just makes me shake my head.
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| Posted 1/4/13 12:55 PM |
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hotsauce345
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Re: SpinOff to Negative/Positive People Post
yep. I think sometimes people try too hard to prove their perfect...and it's those people I worry about. Just that much further for them to fall when they realize nobody is perfect and nothing ALWAYS goes your way. Nothing wrong with being positive and appreciating your blessings. But some people really act like they shit glitter.
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| Posted 1/4/13 12:56 PM |
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MrsFrizzle
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Re: SpinOff to Negative/Positive People Post
Posted by DiamondGirl
People are damned if they do, damned if they don't. This is why I only post pics of my son
ITA!
I feel that way 99% of the time. I'm grateful for everything I do have and don't dwell on negative things. I don't shout it from the rooftops bc that's just not my personality but if someone wants to post about how great their life is and how blessed they are or how happy they are then good for them. I'm glad they feel that way about their life. I have hid friends from my newsfeed on FB because all they post about is crappy things that happen to them and what's wrong with their life. I don't want to be surrounded by that bc I feel like it brings me down. When people are posting upbeat positive things I'm glad. They should and it makes me feel better too. I wish I could be like that but I'm so private about my own life that I just choose not too
ETA: I dont think they are necessarily showing off or trying to convince anyone. Of course some people are show offs but why is it so unreasonable to think someone could be so happy all the time? Would we question someone who is saying they're so unhappy all the time or believe that they are unhappy. Or are they too just looking for "attention"? There are "fake" or "showoff" people in either case but that doesnt mean it cant be true.
Message edited 1/4/2013 3:09:06 PM.
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