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MFP Friending 101
Sarah_Wins
Posts: 936 Member
Folks, we all know it's just good common sense to include a message with your friend request. So, please, stop sending me and my friends blank requests. There WILL be a test on this later. Class dismissed.
What's your requirement in a friend request? Do they have to mention something you stated in your profile? Share a favorite exercise or similar diet? I know at least one person that requires answers to 3 random questions. I'm considering implementing a personality test.
Personally, I just want to know you are literate and have some sense of humor. Bonus if you're a sarcastic *kitten*. I don't think I ask for much.
What's your requirement in a friend request? Do they have to mention something you stated in your profile? Share a favorite exercise or similar diet? I know at least one person that requires answers to 3 random questions. I'm considering implementing a personality test.
Personally, I just want to know you are literate and have some sense of humor. Bonus if you're a sarcastic *kitten*. I don't think I ask for much.
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Oh boy chicka....watch you get lots of blank requests today. =/0
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Oh boy chicka....watch you get lots of blank requests today. =/
Watch what I do with them
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LOVE this...
I just want to know:
1) how you found me
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2) why you thought it would be a good idea for us to be friends.
That's it. I'm not friend collecting, and I REALLY mean it when I say I want to be supportive to my friends, and that I want my friends to be supportive of me, too.0 -
Why do I think you just invited 100 wiseass blank requests?:laugh:0
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some people take this **** way too seriously0
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some people take this **** way too seriously
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Why concern yourself over such menial things? I am just glad I am able to inspire others and be inspired, I don't need a message or a justification for a friendship.0
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I approve all the ladies that participate every Friday.0
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ha. yup, some people take it way to seriously.0
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Personally, I just want to know you are literate and have some sense of humor. Bonus if you're a sarcastic person. I don't think I ask for much.
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LOVE this...
I just want to know:
1) how you found me
or
2) why you thought it would be a good idea for us to be friends.
That's it. I'm not friend collecting, and I REALLY mean it when I say I want to be supportive to my friends, and that I want my friends to be supportive of me, too. [/quote]
Pretty much both of these....I did accept a blank one today though, more out of curiosity than anything else.0 -
I don't have requirements. It's a social network, I don't care if people want to be social on it. If someone is so annoying that I have to delete them (which has never happened), then I will.0
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some people take this **** way too seriously
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Let me admit first that when I first joined MFP (a whopping 3 weeks ago... I'm an old-timer now HA!) I was guilty of sending a blank friend request or two... or forty. I have learned though! I really have!What's your requirement in a friend request? Do they have to mention something you stated in your profile? Share a favorite exercise or similar diet?
I like to know how you found me, and I'd like to have MFP friends that are at a similar point in their journey. If you're 130lbs and 5'7" and your goal is to get to 115lbs and have a thigh gap, I am thrilled for you and I commend your commitment to a healthier you. But I don't think you're gonna be able to relate when I vent about the apron of fat I am trying to lose and how it chafes when I do jumping jacks. Just sayin'...0 -
Personally, I just want to know you are literate and have some sense of humor. Bonus if you're a sarcastic person. I don't think I ask for much.
LOVE this...
I just want to know:
1) how you found me
or
2) why you thought it would be a good idea for us to be friends.
That's it. I'm not friend collecting, and I REALLY mean it when I say I want to be supportive to my friends, and that I want my friends to be supportive of me, too.
Pretty much both of these....I did accept a blank one today though, more out of curiosity than anything else.
1) Found you on MFP - Stating the obvious
2) Ever thought that people invite you as a friend to follow your posts for advice, or to be inspired by your dedication and discipline...
I noticed a ton of these people who shed the weight has gained it back in arrogance...0 -
Why concern yourself over such menial things? I am just glad I am able to inspire others and be inspired, I don't need a message or a justification for a friendship.
Best response ever!! I have over 300 friends and I enjoy motivating people to exercise.0 -
What's your requirement in a friend request?
Our friendship makes sense now
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I prefer the message too. Why would you not send one? Its just courtesy. Mention where and what made ya wanna add. I have even told one or two in the past it was solely cuz they were eye candy. (These didn't work out in the end and I deleted them but point is be honest).0
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I like knowing where you found me in the forums, or through a mutual friend or what not but I would rather add any requests then delete if needed. I think everyone deserves a chance to be part of a fun and supportive network on this journey.
I guess I don't really have criteria for adding, but I do for deleting. If you haven't been on in a month or so, or have never interacted with me but collect friends I may delete. I have only ever deleted one person for pro-ed behaviour though supposedly several years into recovery. I don't like being criticized for the glass of Malbec that fits my cals because I'll never get a thigh gap lol.
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Personally, I just want to know you are literate and have some sense of humor. Bonus if you're a sarcastic person. I don't think I ask for much.
LOVE this...
I just want to know:
1) how you found me
or
2) why you thought it would be a good idea for us to be friends.
That's it. I'm not friend collecting, and I REALLY mean it when I say I want to be supportive to my friends, and that I want my friends to be supportive of me, too.
Pretty much both of these....I did accept a blank one today though, more out of curiosity than anything else.
1) Found you on MFP - Stating the obvious
2) Ever thought that people invite you as a friend to follow your posts for advice, or to be inspired by your dedication and discipline...
I noticed a ton of these people who shed the weight has gained it back in arrogance...
Probably half of my friends that requested me did not send a message but I still added them. I have never declined someone. I just PREFER a little "hello message".
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THANK YOU! :drinker:. I mean, it's right there in my profile *Please send a message with your FR. If you do not send a message, I will not accept*. IF they do not send a message I would assume that they either can't read, don't read, or are just creepy stalker people!0
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I don't accept friend requests, because I am anti-social and weird.0
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a message is nice, I always send one. it feels weird not too. no message is still a message "I am a totally random person that somehow thinks you would be cool to get to know but I can't find the words to express it to you".
I've added non-messagers. but honestly it's great to know if we have something in common.
I want to know people who are give and take with support and humor is a bonus. it's nice if we are around the same age or following similar lifestyles or activities but it's not really criteria. I start deleting when people haven't logged in for months (sorry people! I'm sure there's a good reason) or if you literally added me but have never said one word to me even if I write on your wall or respond to your status messages. Aren't we all here for support or am I at the wrong place??0 -
Some of the people in this post are absolutely not the kind of friends I'd want anyway. If they somehow snuck through my filter, there would be a race between us to delete. Thin skin need not apply.0
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that's cool, at least you are honest! but are you here to get support? do you post mostly in the forums then?I don't accept friend requests, because I am anti-social and weird.0 -
Why would you want to be friends with someone who doesn't care enough to even say hello?
That's what seems weird to me.
Personally, I deny people every day for this simple breach of etiquette. I also clean out my FL a couple of times a week to keep it to people who are supportive, active, and awesome. *GASP*
For everyone else, there's sarahwhynacht.0 -
sum form literassy ? ....I'm out0
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Excuse me?Why would you want to be friends with someone who doesn't care enough to even say hello?
That's what seems weird to me.
Personally, I deny people every day for this simple breach of etiquette. I also clean out my FL a couple of times a week to keep it to people who are supportive, active, and awesome. *GASP*
For everyone else, there's sarahwhynacht.0
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