The Friend Request Gauntlet

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  • darrensurrey
    darrensurrey Posts: 3,942 Member
    A.

    Really, it's no big deal. If they turn out to not fit, there's a button for that.

    Yep.
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    I just click accept almost always.
  • tashjs21
    tashjs21 Posts: 4,584 Member
    I typically don't send requests to people that get so damn hung up on the "including a message" that they feel the need to put a whole paragraph lecturing about it in their profile.

    It seems quite pretentious and self important.

    I have made a few exceptions to that because my friends are super awesome. :wink:
  • tashjs21
    tashjs21 Posts: 4,584 Member
    As for accepting. I will read the profile and if they seem like we'll have something in common or if I recognize them from the board, I accept. If it doesn't work out later, I'll delete them.

    I don't accept if they haven't filled out a profile or have any pictures.
  • WinnerVictorious
    WinnerVictorious Posts: 4,733 Member
    Just curious what's wrong with someone that has an ED? I get the creeper part of not wanting to add. Anyone that has issues with food (ie binge eating) has an eating disorder.

    Have you ever been upset and eaten then regretted it? ED
    Have you ever not eaten when you are upset? ED
    Have you ever eaten so much you feel like you're going to be sick? ED

    Granted those examples are only if they start to rule your life, but come on there are so many people that have issues with food. It's not just the girls that starve themselves that have a problem. So that would be most of the people on here. I have an ED and I am a very nice person. I don't encourage EDs they suck.

    That being said, I have people on my FL who accept me for who I am. They are supportive and understanding. They do not judge me.

    Just wondering what the issue is with having a friend with an ED would do to make someone uncomfortable.

    what about creepers with ED?
    A creeper's a creeper their eating habits have nothing to do with it.

    I think he meant Erectile Dysfunction...

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  • Mutant13
    Mutant13 Posts: 2,485 Member
    A
    Purely out of laziness
  • I cast the runes.

    Also, if there's no profile pic (doesn't even have to be you), or no message I'll decline (unless it's someone I know or a friend has recommended them and they are starting out).

    Honestly, you don't want me as a friend. I'm a nutty fruitcake.
  • BurtHuttz
    BurtHuttz Posts: 3,653 Member
    Blood & urine sample

    LOL!! That sounds reasonable :p

    FR sent w/ mailing address.

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  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    I typically don't send requests to people that get so damn hung up on the "including a message" that they feel the need to put a whole paragraph lecturing about it in their profile.

    It seems quite pretentious and self important.

    I have made a few exceptions to that because my friends are super awesome. :wink:
    I have that. I added it because so many people are annoyed by it.
  • All! LOL@ arch nemesis
  • chocl8girl
    chocl8girl Posts: 1,968 Member
    I'll be your best friend! I'm sexy and I know it...

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  • ShreddedTweet
    ShreddedTweet Posts: 1,326 Member
    says the one who has no head on there profile pic? LOL

    I take it you're referring to me? I had a different photo when I replied to this post. As an aside, it's *their* profile pic.
  • BurtHuttz
    BurtHuttz Posts: 3,653 Member
    With cleavage like that, who needs a head??

    Wait, that wasn't supposed to sound that creepy.
  • ZeeShay
    ZeeShay Posts: 1,132 Member
    usually just accept then check their profile.
  • vshewy
    vshewy Posts: 11 Member
    Friend request? You mean people actually ASK you to be their friend? Amazing. I definitely need more friends. I talk to myself way too much.
  • coffee_rocks
    coffee_rocks Posts: 275 Member
    When someone sends you a friend request, do you

    a) Just hit Accept. What is the worst that could happen?
    b) Immediately check out their profile. Is it filled out? Is it funny/scary/informative? Are there naughty/hot photos?
    c) Check out their Friends list. All men? All women? Is your arch nemesis there?
    d) Subject them to the immediate scrutiny of your existing friends. Crowd sourcing for the win!
    e) Resort to tools such as Google and Tineye. What is the REAL dirt on this person?
    f) Other

    Inquiring minds want to know!

    f: Reject. I don't do friends.
  • kirk1115
    kirk1115 Posts: 100 Member
    b) Immediately check out their profile. Is it filled out? Is it funny/scary/informative? Are there naughty/hot photos?

    and

    c) Check out their Friends list. All men? All women? Is your arch nemesis there?
  • Mr_Cape219
    Mr_Cape219 Posts: 1,345 Member
    This really isnt a scattered thought, Mr. OP. This thought seems reflected and thought upon. Not scattered at all.
  • katz22
    katz22 Posts: 116 Member
    a) Just hit Accept. What is the worst that could happen?
  • elprincipito
    elprincipito Posts: 1,200 Member
    run a background check with the FBI ;D
  • Louisianababy93
    Louisianababy93 Posts: 1,709 Member
    A if im in a good mood.
    b. ALL other times.
  • transvenouspacer
    transvenouspacer Posts: 182 Member
    A. I'm not a "friend collector" and rarely send friend requests but I have a lot of friends, because I accept everyone. Most of them don't have messages, I just assume they think I'm awesome and go on with my day.

    I also don't delete people, because who cares? I've only deleted one person and that's because she was a c u next Tuesday. :happy:

    You told me you it was because I was too nice!! How could you lie to me like that? I thought we were bestest anonymous internet buddies for LIFE!!
  • penrbrown
    penrbrown Posts: 2,685 Member
    A.

    Really, it's no big deal. If they turn out to not fit, there's a button for that.

    Preach it.
  • coloradocami
    coloradocami Posts: 368 Member
    A.

    Really, it's no big deal. If they turn out to not fit, there's a button for that.

    I agree ..it's easy enough to delete
  • rompers16
    rompers16 Posts: 5,404 Member
    A - it makes me feel popular :tongue:
  • TravelDog14
    TravelDog14 Posts: 317 Member
    F.

    I usually decline , I just don't get the whole internet friend thing .
    I usually come to a message boards to read , learn and participate a little and then I'm out .

    THIS^^^
    I'm not here looking for friends, I'm here to get fit.
  • MaintainCats
    MaintainCats Posts: 222 Member
    I just accept and weed out the rest later. This screen name isn't on any other media site etc
  • cad39too
    cad39too Posts: 874 Member
    A - If I recognise the name from a thread i've been commented on.

    B - if I don't.
  • I accept, mainly because I love seeing everyones stories and tips and how well you all do,


    and also because I'm lovely ;)
  • Darkskinned88
    Darkskinned88 Posts: 1,177 Member
    i just accept...if i see they're weird ill delete