Why LRC users are sarcastic/ruthless...

MaskOFF wrote:

In theory this sight should have been a really cool underground site for runners to connect, discuss, debate, and share information, but in reality this site has turned into a dismal hole of sarcasm, jealousy, and hate. This site had the potential to become a foundation for a surge in the popularity of running, but it didn't. Why? Because the majority of the people on here are scrawny runners. People who are generally smaller, thinner, and more passive aggressive than the general population. The ability to hide behind a screen name has enabled catharsis. Now, people come on here and thrash others knowing that there scrawny self has no risk of being harmed. Why can't we just accept that we all love running and that's why we are here. So the question is: how do you change the culture of LetsRun?

Have 2 sub-boards. 1 for serious running discussion, and one for off topic crazy stuff. Moderate the serious one more closely, and let the other one be the Wild West. Now that dyestat and tracktalk are essentially dead, I think there's a niche for a more on-topic, less toxic forum to discuss elite running stuff.

The best part is seeing thoughtful insights followed by trolling. Best of both worlds, now crawl back in your safe space milleniel scum

I wonder what percentage of us love running

100%. Otherwise people wouldn't waste their time on here.. at least I hope.

Galen Rupp is one of the most notorious users on LRC. Not sure what his deal is.

MaskOFF wrote:

In theory this sight should have been a really cool underground site for runners to connect, discuss, debate, and share information, but in reality this site has turned into a dismal hole of sarcasm, jealousy, and hate. This site had the potential to become a foundation for a surge in the popularity of running, but it didn't. Why? Because the majority of the people on here are scrawny runners. People who are generally smaller, thinner, and more passive aggressive than the general population. The ability to hide behind a screen name has enabled catharsis. Now, people come on here and thrash others knowing that there scrawny self has no risk of being harmed. Why can't we just accept that we all love running and that's why we are here. So the question is: how do you change the culture of LetsRun?

Don't get out much do you? THIS is the internet.

Blamanation wrote:

Now that dyestat and tracktalk are essentially dead, I think there's a niche for a more on-topic, less toxic forum to discuss elite running stuff.

Dyestat has been dead for years. Tracktalk.net is still the better put together forum in my opinion and is great for some states. Light years ahead of letsrun. But the forum owner will not allow trolls and anons plus you have to register. It is the right thing to do but bad for business when this place basically allows internet murderers and slanderers to roam free.

Coach wrote:

I wonder what percentage of us love running

7.5%.

MaskOFF wrote:

In theory this sight

Because LRC is just about this smart.

But seriously, those nutters on the political threads are a totally different crowd to the other threads, and they're leaking into the rest of the site.

MaskOFF wrote:

In theory this sight should have been a really cool underground site for runners to connect, discuss, debate, and share information, but in reality this site has turned into a dismal hole of sarcasm, jealousy, and hate. This site had the potential to become a foundation for a surge in the popularity of running, but it didn't. Why? Because the majority of the people on here are scrawny runners. People who are generally smaller, thinner, and more passive aggressive than the general population. The ability to hide behind a screen name has enabled catharsis. Now, people come on here and thrash others knowing that there scrawny self has no risk of being harmed. Why can't we just accept that we all love running and that's why we are here. So the question is: how do you change the culture of LetsRun?

Booo hooo why can't we all just love each other and hold hands and give everyone a medal. Maybe you can find someone who cares at the Mylittlepony forums.

Hey hate, how many threads about this have you started now?

Generally anyone who writes a post longer than a few sentences is a borderline crackpot. Trolling is a refined art only for those of superior mental agility. Jamin is our hero.

MAGA

This is where we say the things we can't in real life because people are so offended. Like you.

Sometimes I see a post so similar to my own thoughts I have to check the handle to make sure it wasn't me.

Cry Cry Again wrote:

The best part is seeing thoughtful insights followed by trolling. Best of both worlds, now crawl back in your safe space milleniel scum