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Deleting Friends

CaseyP1207
CaseyP1207 Posts: 148 Member
edited December 2024 in Chit-Chat
What reasons do you delete friends on MFP? I like to keep a small group so I can easily support, motivate and get to know people. Here are some reasons why I have deleted:

1. Not logging in consistently. Long gaps in activity.
2. No communication. I don't expect daily; but some is necessary.
3. Bashing on other people. I can take it if you bash on me; but don't knock other people (I'm protective like that).

I think that's about it. This was prompted because I deleted someone and she asked me why. She had constant gaps in her log ins. She would frequently go weeks at a time w/o activity.
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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,136 Member
    Just one reason: over 1 month of no activity. I go through my list about once a week.

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  • AmberJslimsAWAY
    AmberJslimsAWAY Posts: 2,339 Member
    Usually because we never interact. I like to keep my FL kind of low.
  • I haven't deleted anyone yet. I suppose I should go through my friends list. I do have to admit, I suck at commenting. But I'm on here daily.
  • If they annoy me.

    If they never talk to me.

    If they never post a new status.

    If they haven't logged in in awhile.

    If we have nothing in common.

    That about covers it.
  • ThePhoenixRose
    ThePhoenixRose Posts: 1,978 Member
    i had a total freak out last week, after a bunch of drama (partially self-inflicted), and i cut nearly 100 people. I've worked through it, and hope i've learned enough from it that i don't go through that again!

    other wise, just the usual reasons - lack of activity or interaction is probably the most common for me.
  • mbajrami
    mbajrami Posts: 636 Member
    1. Long absences from the site.
    2. Way too many posts or obnoxious/needless postings...nothing in particular, just if they come to annoy me or I get tired of seeing them on my feed saying the most inane, inconsequential *kitten*. Especially if they're not funny. I need to be entertained.
    3. Rudeness to other members, whether they're my friends or not. I don't need negative or abusive people on my list.
    4. Lack of interaction.
  • jackpotclown
    jackpotclown Posts: 3,275 Member
    this_thread_again.jpg \m/
  • CaseyP1207
    CaseyP1207 Posts: 148 Member
    If they annoy me.

    If they never talk to me.

    If they never post a new status.

    If they haven't logged in in awhile.

    If we have nothing in common.

    That about covers it.

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  • Nukkers
    Nukkers Posts: 139 Member
    The same reaons you do. I posted a status about it last night and said I would give it 2 days to see if anyone wanted to start giving me the motivation I give them. So tomorrow is the day I will be deleting!
  • Cliffslosinit
    Cliffslosinit Posts: 5,044 Member
    i had a total freak out last week, after a bunch of drama (partially self-inflicted), and i cut nearly 100 people. I've worked through it, and hope i've learned enough from it that i don't go through that again!

    other wise, just the usual reasons - lack of activity or interaction is probably the most common for me.

    I hope you have worked it out...lol
  • ElleBee615
    ElleBee615 Posts: 177
    i usually delete if they wont show me their bewbs..
    ^^sooooo this means you're about to delete me huh??


    ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
  • Cliffslosinit
    Cliffslosinit Posts: 5,044 Member
    I delete for drama.....grow up
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    piss me off/hurt me deeply

    that's about it....
  • same as you :)
  • rm830
    rm830 Posts: 531 Member
    So far only for inactivity of 2 months or more
  • taylor5877
    taylor5877 Posts: 1,792 Member
    Don't delete me bro...
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
    Easily offended

    (but they usually delete me first)
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    i usually delete if they wont show me their bewbs..

    ::wonders how I'm still on your FL since I have kept my boobs to myself::
  • grrrlface
    grrrlface Posts: 1,204 Member
    inactivity, unless they've stated why they're absent or lack of interaction.
  • jamers3111
    jamers3111 Posts: 495 Member
    What reasons do you delete friends on MFP? I like to keep a small group so I can easily support, motivate and get to know people. Here are some reasons why I have deleted:

    1. Not logging in consistently. Long gaps in activity.
    2. No communication. I don't expect daily; but some is necessary.
    3. Bashing on other people. I can take it if you bash on me; but don't knock other people (I'm protective like that).

    I think that's about it. This was prompted because I deleted someone and she asked me why. She had constant gaps in her log ins. She would frequently go weeks at a time w/o activity.

    ^ If i didn't log on regularly I wouldn't be shocked if people deleted me. This isn't FB... we are here to support and motivate one another :) I'm thinking of deleting a couple people but I'm really concerned about one of them so I may give her more time...

    And I just realized either someone deleted me or they left MFP... If she deleted me it may be because she didn't like my enthusiasm :tongue:
  • ILoveTheBrowns
    ILoveTheBrowns Posts: 661 Member
    when they tell me theyre knocked up with my child
  • still_crafty
    still_crafty Posts: 682 Member
    if they don't tell me I'm a pretty little snowflake within an hour of being added to my FL they get whacked.
  • Mama_Mila
    Mama_Mila Posts: 511 Member
    People who never log in get deleted...
    People who make statuses every 5 minutes get deleted...
    Oh, and creepers get deleted often.
  • EKarma
    EKarma Posts: 594 Member
    If you haven't logged in in over a month.. You're gone.
  • gym_king_carlie
    gym_king_carlie Posts: 528 Member
    If they annoy me.

    If they never talk to me.

    If they never post a new status.

    If they haven't logged in in awhile.

    If we have nothing in common.

    That about covers it.

    alot of people are afraid to say if they 'annoy you' I totally agree, I have deleted people who have irratated me, constantly contradicting their previous statements and attention seeking. I may sound bitter, I try to encourage people, but when it is blatently obvious they just want a reaction I wil delete, as I like nothing but possitivity in my life, no negative nancys please lol
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    If someone posts something seriously offensive (rarely happens, but has) or if someone hasn't logged in forever and I have absolutely no memory of ever having had a conversation with the person, so I don't even know how he or she ended up on my FL in the first place.
  • 1. I have a one month rule too...If you haven't logged your gone;

    2. People with eating disorders;

    3. Lack of support reciprocation;

    4. Meatheads; and

    5. Creepers.
  • 11Jayme11
    11Jayme11 Posts: 194 Member
    I have deleted some for being stupid, saying ignorant things that are completly uncalled for, not logging in in a while, people who are just friends with me to add to their list (cause i guess its a contest). I like to have people who comment or will drop on my profile and say hey... I like really active and supportive people, and I have a bunch on mine that are not.. thinking its time for a clean out! :drinker:
  • Foxypoo61287
    Foxypoo61287 Posts: 638 Member
    Naked pictures. If you haven't sent me any revealing pictures...I'm calling my mafia men to get you
  • TylerJ76
    TylerJ76 Posts: 4,375 Member
    Cause I can.

    I had one that sent me 19 messages asking why I deleted her...
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