Bunch of tough guys here.
When i am in the gym, i do not make eye contact with anyone, I have my headphones on get down to biz. I do not want to chit chat with anyone, I do not want 160 pound dudes talkin to me or asking me for spots, and I do not scream with every exercise.
this guy who is talking shit probably has a reason to do so. you may be one of those guys who screams his head off curling 25 pounds--- not saying you do, just helpin you find out why people may talk shit.