How do you choose your MFP friends??

juicymama08

So, I don't usually deny any friend requests, but I always wonder what made them pic me? Im still pretty early into my weight loss, and don't really do a whole lot of posting to get noticed.

I know when I choose pals I tend to pick people who have had an amazing weight loss/transformation, or seem very knowledgable about nutrition and working out.

I also confess that sometimes (not too often) its just purely because I think they're too cute! :embarassed:
Lol......how bout you??? :bigsmile:

Carl01

If they are witty and funny and not going to lie,with ladies if she is hot too.

FearAnLoathing

if they are pervs,or in a few cases if they are sooooo very oopisite from me it makes for good conversation......you know who you are

shanolap

I FR people who's comments make me laugh or all full of good advice/knowledge. It also helps if we have friends in common. And per Carl01's standards, I must be hawt. LOL

kapeluza

I only accept people who send me cookies.

Jeff92se

I wonder this too. Someone out of the blue asks. Eh' if they want to.

If I request, I'll explain why. ie... has good workout info, funny, etc...

Iamfit4life

need to make me laugh
I need to think you have a brain in your head

Carl01

I FR people who's comments make me laugh or all full of good advice/knowledge. It also helps if we have friends in common. And per Carl01's standards, I must be hawt. LOL

Why yes...yes you are.:smokin:

REBEE17

I haven't been on long, but a lot of the friends I have I knew before joining from WW. We all kind of migrated over here.

I haven't gotten many friend requests from here though.

DannyMussels

If they have a picture of their cat.



























































I don't add them.

ReverendJim

I'm too shy to pic them but I generally approve them when they request. Maybe I'm still shell-shocked from Facebook and am afraid that MFP friends will find a way to send me Farmville requests, LOL!

coyoteo

I consult my baggie full of small animal bones. And if I left that at home, I read my tea leaves. If all else fail, I go for the magic 8 ball.

ReverendJim

Need a 'Like' button!

zenJes

lol urm mine is if they are doing similar things too me ie strength training and fitness based or i find another thing is if they write me a message or if they are from nz cus well not many of us are from there n it helps having people online at the same time as you!!

moriaht

People similar to me. Like someone is the same age and weight, or even name! its rare to find other Moriahs! Haha I don't usually add other people though. I like a small friends list so I can get to know them all a little bit.

BobbyClerici

I enjoy diversity in gender as well as goals, and I target those who are about my age and where I seek to be.
Also, if I enjoy people's forum comments, expect a request - lol

It's been great connecting with so many like-minded people all striving for better health.

What a great community!

gp79

I prefer to maintain friends who are active in the forums to some degree, and who log their food daily. I don't really care what anyone looks like...gender, age etc.

TheBraveryLover

Similar goals to mine, or have a similar build to how I plan on looking like once I get to goal. I decline probably 90% of those who request to add me. I don't require support, as long as they log in regularly. I get my support and motivation from the forums, mainly.

RedHotRunner

People similar to me. Like someone is the same age and weight, or even name! its rare to find other Moriahs! Haha I don't usually add other people though. I like a small friends list so I can get to know them all a little bit.

I have a few friends with my same first name too.

And I like being friends with those crazy distance runners and triathletes. They're a funny bunch, but very motivating and know their stuff.

run4yourlife

Some of my reasons:
-I see their posts on other friends' walls and think we'd have things in common
-they enjoy the same exercises or activities that I do
-friends in common
-people who are in great shape and I'd like to learn from
-similar goals
-people who seem fun
-around my age
-live close to me

Don't know why those who sent me FRs picked me, but I'm glad you did...you rock!! :bigsmile:

juicymama08

I only accept people who send me cookies.

:noway: But I dont have any cookies......:frown:

allie864

Some of my reasons:
-I see their posts on other friends' walls and think we'd have things in common
-they enjoy the same exercises or activities that I do
-friends in common
-people who are in great shape and I'd like to learn from
-similar goals
-people who seem fun
-around my age
-live close to me

Don't know why those who sent me FRs picked me, but I'm glad you did...you rock!! :bigsmile:

You already typed out my answer for me... so... thanks!

macpatti

if they are pervs,or in a few cases if they are sooooo very oopisite from me it makes for good conversation......you know who you are

:flowerforyou:

dsjohndrow

If they send an invite I accept it. If I find someone that is working hard, and really doing it, I send them and invite. I don't delete anyone.

seventwenty

I'll accept anyone who sends me a friend request (probably shouldn't, but I'm a MFP skank like that)

As for adding people, I either add people who look fit and give good tips. After all, if you're gonna copy someone, copy off the smart kids. Or I add grad students, cuz efff grad school.

Iamkim73

I'm too shy to pic them but I generally approve them when they request. Maybe I'm still shell-shocked from Facebook and am afraid that MFP friends will find a way to send me Farmville requests, LOL!

That's too funny

EricNCSU

I accept anyone who sends me one. With or without a reason.

I send out requests usually to people who live close to me. And if I see someone at a similar place I am, with a similar goal (both at 280 striving for 225 etc).

Celiamariec

If they have a picture of their cat.



























































I don't add them.

Bahahaha! I deleted my cat pic in perfect timing. lol

midwesthiker

I am not picky. I accept all requests I get, but if the person doesn't log in after a month I delete them. I am always on the lookout for people who are motivational, inspirational, and committed. I have been on here over a year and I couldn't have done it without my MPF friends.

_SusieQ_

My friends typically fall into 2 categories:
-those with similar goals, or a good success story, motivating and encouraging.
-those who make me laugh and I can allow my freak to come out.

What is great are those who are both.

AZTrailRunner

I consult my mystical mound of belly button lint.