Friend requests without messages: Creepy or nah?
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I tried sending messages and do not hear back. Discouraging.
Sending messages feels awkward.0 -
lawandfitness wrote: »I expect a message with a FR.... But I'm the douche that sends FR with no message... And at least I can admit it
I don't know about this, I liked the message you sent me0 -
lawandfitness wrote: »I expect a message with a FR.... But I'm the douche that sends FR with no message... And at least I can admit it
I don't know about this, I liked the message you sent me
Lol shhhhhh... Don't go telling all my secrets ️lmao0 -
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Do I ask that people send a message with their FR? Yep.
I won't add some rando that I have never interacted with in forums or seen on friends' walls. Why? Because I post personal things here. I like to know that my friends are like-minded - that we actually have something in common other than the fact we both work out. If I'm inviting someone into my personal space, I don't want it to be some stranger that can't even bother to say so much as "hello".0 -
I use the app so don't get to see the person's actual about me and all of that. I usually add everyone who sends a request - message or not. After a few days/weeks, If they seem annoying or just don't get along etc then I'll unfriend. No big deal. I just look at it as having more space for those people who actually interact, log, and are serious about getting rid of the weight or gaining/bulking.0
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When sending a friend request, I either send it with a message or I have just messaged on their forum topic saying I will send one. In that case I don't add a message cuz I already warned the person it was coming, LOL.
When receiving it, I view it the same way. Other times I see a request but I recognize the name through someone else or from the forum where I recently posted. I can usually sense a creeper, lol. So far I can't say I have really received any creepy ones, I usually just check out their profile and see they are similar age or something to me.
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Here's a fun story. There used to be a certain user here who grossed me out in every way and he knew my disdain for him. I got a request from someone with a little note that seemed okay and accepted. Turns out to be this guy using a different account. Therefore, I barely accept anyone unless I've seen you on around on my other friends' walls or in the forums giving non-derp advice. Note, no note, doesn't matter.0
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I always send a message and I generally will accept any FR; that said, I prefer a message or some indication on why I was sought out. I've been burned a couple of times by automatically accepting a blank request, but I've also gotten to be fairly interactive with a couple of FPs that started out that way.
However, I WILL occasionally go through my FL and purge people that don't log in regularly, or don't interact at least a little, or won't seek treatment for eating disorders, or continually whine about their situation while ignoring the advice they've been given.
TL;DR - Less 'no' up front, more 'no' on the back end.0 -
I accept all the requests I get. With or without message.
What I find odd, annoying, is the fact that you add here for support and they never comment/like any of your posts, nor send you a message..
So what for then?0 -
This is helpful - was not aware that no message might be a breach of etiquette. I'll be sure to add messages to FRs from now on.
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I accept .. It doesn't matter if I get a message or not .. Although I do enjoy a good conversation .. I get along with pretty much anyone0
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Not creepy, just rude0
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I'm not fussed to be honest. There are many people who may not know what to write initially and thats fine by me. However if there comes a point where I'm not receiving any motivation or encouragement then maybe i'll get rid0
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I usually look to see if i have a mutual friend and if i have then i usually accept them. Sometimes i think people are just friend collectors and are not very supportive so i usually decline then, esp if they do not include a message.0
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Most of my mfp buddies didn't send a message with their friend request... what I personally don't accept are requests from persons without a pic, I add most persons however if u are not supportive I won’t hesitate to delete.0
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risingstar89 wrote: »Do you ever receive friend requests without messages? Well one user requested in their bio that no one send them a friend request without a message because it is "creepy". At first I didn't get it and I thought it was just that person, but I've seen others saying the same thing. I would like to start a discussion about this because I am curious to see what people think. Some questions to consider: Do you think it's creepy to receive a request without a message? Why or why not? Do you send friend requests with messages? Why or why not? Lets converse.
I don't mind but like to converse after accepting one. If not it's no fun .0 -
Not having a message is no more "creepy" than a laundry list of REQUIREMENTS that must be fulfilled before a friend request will be accepted, , , just sayin'.0
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I generally accept with or without a message. However if I see that you haven't logged on in a month or so I will delete you.
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