MFP Friending 101

I have around 100 friends and while i don't get to all of them, I try at least once a month to go and literally post on everyone's wall. you may think I have nothing better to do with my time but if it makes a difference for one person then I've done the right thing.

Seems once or twice a month isn't enough for some people here.

Really, this isn't me be snarky. Just trying to get an idea of different people's expectations. How do you keep track of who hasn't posted on your wall less than once a month?

I don't expect people to comment on everything I post. Hell, I don't comment on the majority of my friend's completed diaries or exercise logs. Posting "wtg" over and over just loses its value to me. I do, however, try to post on any real updates and when they log their losses for the week. Not all of my friends are the same as me... some comment once in a blue moon, others post on every update I make. I don't actually keep track though "oh suzie hasn't said anything to me in over a month... delete!". :laugh: But if they don't log in for weeks at a time I will delete.

I send blank requests. Depending on my picture i'm usually added anyway. I'm awesome.

i send this gif in FR's to hot women. i don't think i've ever been denied.

I almost choked on my dinner!!! Hahahaha...:laugh:

I always include a message with friend requests. I have been tolerant with people (which I have now paid for, lol) not including a message, as long as they say something after, most don't I've observed. But if you just add me to "creep" through my pictures/posts whatever, you're gonna be deleted pretty quick. I've only been on this site 12 days and already I'm having to clean up my friend's list because people just add you to either one, look at your stuff, two, friend collectors! Ain't got no room for either of those on my list. However, I will be happy to add if they say they want to support eachother/have similar goals/talk, whatever--ya know.

I send blank requests. Depending on my picture i'm usually added anyway. I'm awesome.

i send this gif in FR's to hot women. i don't think i've ever been denied.

That's all it takes, huh? Quite the ladies man...

well, i mean yah. just look at me.

Ohhhh. Thought it was because of your sparkling personality...

Lol. Nope.

I'm a lot more intrigued by the requiring answers to three random questions. What's that about? All in good fun or high maintenance?

It used to bug me when I was new and had fewer friends when people I commented on never answered back, but now I can't keep track of who doesn't comment. It is easy however to know who does reciprocate support a lot. They become my priorities in providing support and consistent feedback, and when I have the downtime and the inclination, I'll comment away for everyone else and not expect anything back.

Some people have lots of personal information or pictures in their private profiles, and it's very understandable why these people would be very choosy.

I'm a lot more intrigued by the requiring answers to three random questions. What's that about? All in good fun or high maintenance?

FYI, it's ALL in good fun. It's astounding how many people missed that.

3 Questions before I friend you:

What is your name?
What is your quest?
What is your favorite color?

FYI, it's ALL in good fun. It's astounding how many people missed that.

I think it's because some people really do take this friending stuff that seriously.

Sarahs my *****! So if any of you have a problem zach will kick your *kitten* and Sarah and I will watch while eating low calorie popcorn.

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.

I love sending blank requests just to see if i get lucky or not. I like the guessing it takes on why i.chose to send a request. Keeps things interesting.

Just so no one's surprised when they try to friend me, I have following requirements:

1) Five pieces of valid government-issued ID.
2) Three major credit cards.
3) A Safeway, QFC, and Albertson's grocery club card.
4) Pass either a drug test or a breathalizer test, but not both.
5) English must be both their first and fourth language.
6) Both legs must be of equal length.

Potential friends that do not meet all of the requirements may appeal a denial, which goes to my a board of inquiry. Decisions from the board are made within 17 to 23 years. All correspondence must be sent via both certified mail and Fed Ex.

Sounds legit....

I'm a lot more intrigued by the requiring answers to three random questions. What's that about? All in good fun or high maintenance?

FYI, it's ALL in good fun. It's astounding how many people missed that.

3 Questions before I friend you:

What is your name?
What is your quest?
What is your favorite color?

Manda.
To seek the Holy Grail!
Blue... er, yellow!

I accept all FR I get, I never ask for a message, I always give someone a chance, if I see once were are friends & it's not working out, then I don't continue with that friend....everyone deserves a chance.

hehehehehe. This whole post is hilarious. I say, the more the merrier. I love new requests Plus, I'm single. . .so if you're a cute guy. . of COURSE I'll gladly accept the request!!!!

Am I the only one here who never really gets random friend requests? Maybe 2 in the past 65 days of logging in. I feel so un-cool!