Why Is Everyone So Hostile Here?

I'm not a big fan of it myself, but some people like it. I only watch if a friend of mine is throwing, but he usually get last, with maybe 40 feet...

I don't know what you are talking about, perhaps you are just soft.

Here's why:

Nothing wrong with being into running, but it is generally a solitary thing.

I suspect many on here don't work their upper body.

If you're doing 70 miles a week, you can be fit as hell, but also angry inside because that fitness

won't necessarily reward you financially in todays world. Unless you're very talented and can run a 4 minute mile. Or better.

I'm not bitter at all. Probably one of the happier people on the board.

I run/jog 15-20 miles/week. I bench press and curl a few times a week. I pay attention to my diet.

I follow current events. I pay attention to the world of track & field. Still very impressive when WR's occur like Kipchoge's.

I just don't get my identity through running anymore. It compliments my life. It's not my identity.

And I care less about what others think about me. I've posted things on here - with no intention to offend whatsoever. The juvenile and hostile responses are clearly reflective of male insecurity.

Work on increasing/maintaining your testosterone levels, guys! Don't be an angry skinny runner. Whatever. Live your life. Don't be angry. Life is about living!

With any other sport, it is actually fun and you can borderline let loose relax while the dopamine is flowing but distances runners are tense because none of it is fun and it’s all just serious pure hate.

Basically, everyone here is insecure and takes themselves way too seriously and is probably why they can’t score women yet even the ugliest of ballers is surrounded by p*ssy.

Maybe it has something to do with us racing on pure hate.

It has to do with the anonymity.

Read the comments on anything on the internet, it gets heated fast, people love to argue... Especially on the internet. I think it's kind of fun/funny. I come here for entertainment, eating my popcorn. Just like comments on ESPN facebook posts. Those are great comment sections too. And then there are the recurring jokes that take a long time to get old. 'Don't let this distract you from the fact that the Atlanta Falcons blew a 27 point lead in the second half', '_______ Goes Home Devistated!'

It's all great entertainment. That's why it says these message boards are 'World Famous', they are known to be ridiculous, just embrace it.

GoldenMiles wrote:

I’ve been to many message boards through the years (basketball, video games, guitar, law schools, even drugs when I was into them), but I’ve never come across one that is as hostile, aggressive, and cynical as this one.

Does it have to do with the subject? It seems unlikely. The basketball board I go to is a lot more civil and respectful than this one, even though passions can run high with any sports fan. [/quote]

The intersection of the basketball playing/watching crowd and the message board using crowd is probably hilarious. They probably err drink a lot of Dr. Pepper.

One big difference is that most bball fans don't actually play bball so there isn't any sort of "you're not a real basket baller" sort of thing like there is with running. In other words, there are no normies on a bball forum because everyone is a normie.

We are not hostile at all. So be quiet.

I just wanted to tell you that you have chosen a very pretty username.

It is a vile place really to be honest with you. However there is the odd laugh and in amongst the bs and infighting there is some sound running advice and input.

it makes them feel better about themselves

i also think that liberals at large populate the internet and don't recognize their own extreme arrogance

What ya expect. Most are trumpicans.

The hostility is born of the inequity and powerlessness people feel in a society with unoptimal structures and increasing competitiveness of our digital social world. There are many different practices and knowledges that can help.

I appreciate it, Drainthefecesswamp.

Someone mentioned anonymity, and I do think it’s telling there’s very few people who post on here using a registered username. Hell, I don’t even, just because I forgot my password. But I am all in favor of people using the same usernames, just so each of us know who we’re talking to.

Bra-ket wrote:

GoldenMiles wrote:

I’ve been to many message boards through the years (basketball, video games, guitar, law schools, even drugs when I was into them), but I’ve never come across one that is as hostile, aggressive, and cynical as this one.

Does it have to do with the subject? It seems unlikely. The basketball board I go to is a lot more civil and respectful than this one, even though passions can run high with any sports fan.

The intersection of the basketball playing/watching crowd and the message board using crowd is probably hilarious. They probably err drink a lot of Dr. Pepper.

One big difference is that most bball fans don't actually play bball so there isn't any sort of "you're not a real basket baller" sort of thing like there is with running. In other words, there are no normies on a bball forum because everyone is a normie.[/quote]

That’s possible. I’m guessing most people at least place recreational basketball or have at one point, just because it’s a pretty analytical message board as opposed to just a populous one like an ESPN equivalent or whatever (I’m talking about the RealGM forums, by the way), but I personally have never played on a basketball team and visit. I used to run competitively in high school, but haven’t since then.

I will say that somewhat of the difference is that part of this message board is discussing our own running in addition to professional running. But people are very rude if your PR doesn’t hit a certain standard, so I’m sure most novices don’t want to post about their training here.

weblink of disrepute wrote:

GoldenMiles wrote:

I’ve been to many message boards through the years (basketball, video games, guitar, law schools, even drugs when I was into them), but I’ve never come across one that is as hostile, aggressive, and cynical as this one.

Frustrated white males. This about sums it up. Saying anything progressive at all is like throwing bloody chum in the water where there are circulating hungry sharks. It's kinda fun seeing them go after each other, isn't it?

You’re not wrong here. I feel like of all the places I visit, LetsRun has the least diversity in terms of race/nationality and gender. Make of that what you will. I mean, I can’t say anything, as I’m a white male, but I do think LRC has a high percentage of frustrated white males and that adds to it.

Insecurity was also mentioned above, and I think that’s a HUGE part of the aggression and hostility. I have a ton of problems. I’m insecure. I’m an addict. I have wasted most of my 20s and am trying to get my life back on track. I’m almost ludicrously insecure. But I’m not going to take it out on people I don’t know. But I know others do.

Maybe it’s a downtime in the running year and I just need to wait till track season or indoor season heats up.

It is the culmination of dismal failures from athletes and coaches who put distance running before everything else and screwed up their careers and love lives in the process.

Now that they all having nothing going for them anymore the brief success of their competitive careers turns them into envious and cynical types. The fact they can post anonymously liberates them to tear down and be hostile at will.