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    What determines if you accept or decline a FR????

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    • Posts: 1,812 Member
      @Catrina, I think collecting refers to the people who send out zillions of FR with no intention of actually getting to know the person. :smile:
    • Posts: 2,019 Member
      Wait, so let me get this right.....if I don't accept everyone I'm not supportive, but if I do accept everyone I would be collecting?? :huh:
      That sounds about right. Care to try for Double Jeopardy, where the scores can really change?
    • Posts: 428 Member
      I only want people who can motivate me, share advice, have similar goals and healthy lifestyles, you know, people I can relate to. So obviously I only accept requests from overweight married men older than my own father with nothing on their profile but a "friend's list" of young scantily clad women. I have to accept, I wouldn't want to hurt their feelings or anything.

      That's what I joined this site for.
    • Posts: 4,142 Member
      Wait, so let me get this right.....if I don't accept everyone I'm not supportive, but if I do accept everyone I would be collecting?? :huh:

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    • Posts: 222
      Money, do they put out, do they have a brewery, can they make me a good sammich......

      ...All vital points.
    • Posts: 2,019 Member
      I only want people who can motivate me, share advice, have similar goals and healthy lifestyles, you know, people I can relate to. So obviously I only accept requests from overweight married men older than my own father with nothing on their profile but a "friend's list" of young scantily clad women. I have to accept, I wouldn't want to hurt their feelings or anything.

      That's what I joined this site for.
      How you doin'?
    • Posts: 6,998 Member
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      I suppose you mean for a decline?

      I only accept if there's duck lips.
    • Posts: 1,812 Member
      I only want people who can motivate me, share advice, have similar goals and healthy lifestyles, you know, people I can relate to. So obviously I only accept requests from overweight married men older than my own father with nothing on their profile but a "friend's list" of young scantily clad women. I have to accept, I wouldn't want to hurt their feelings or anything.

      That's what I joined this site for.


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      We get it. You think old married guys are creepy more often than not.

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      Money, do they put out, do they have a brewery, can they make me a good sammich......

      ...All vital points.

      I've never thought about the brewery qualification. +1 for you. All brewery owners now get instant adds from me. :drinker:
    • Posts: 804
      Wait, so let me get this right.....if I don't accept everyone I'm not supportive, but if I do accept everyone I would be collecting?? :huh:


      ^^^^^^^ THIS!!
    • Posts: 21 Member
      I don't get many random friend requests, or even requests when I reply to a "I'm new and looking for friends" post. But when I do, I accept. Though I have deleted people in the past when it started to feel like I was just a part of a collection
    • Posts: 184 Member
      Just starting, so accept everyone. As time goes on, I will see how folks treat me. So far, I think my small brood of folks I have befriended on here are awesome!!
    • Posts: 472 Member
      It all depends on my mood.
      But sometimes, I will admit, an ab picture or big guns help. (men or women)
    • Posts: 874 Member
      The quality of the noodz included.

      I would have to rethink my duck lips stance if they were included in those shots lol
    • Posts: 1,761 Member
      I don't accept testosterone-induced selfies.

      ...so...none of the men on this site.

      Well that's pretty judgmental...
    • Posts: 441 Member
      I accept any one who loves to run because I love to run. I also accept anyone who has lost a nice amount of weight because I want to know how they did it.
    • Posts: 911 Member
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      Well that's pretty judgmental...
      Maybe she's friends with that other guy??
    • Posts: 34,971 Member
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      We get it. You think old married guys are creepy more often than not.

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      I've never thought about the brewery qualification. +1 for you. All brewery owners now get instant adds from me. :drinker:

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    • Posts: 22,834 Member
      I don't accept testosterone-induced selfies.

      ...so...none of the men on this site.

      Or any man on the planet.
      Apparently, there is testosterone in all of them.

      Weird.

      I was all Al Bundy scratching while typing this too.
    • Posts: 248 Member
      I will friend anyone who requests, especially newbies, but I can't tolerate negative attitudes for too long. I send support, and try to inspire....but if someone is brining me down day after day, I have to distance myself. I need positive people to help me keep on track with my own goals.
    • Posts: 22,834 Member
      I like when there is some kinda note that lets me know who they are or what made them send me the request. Just curiousty mostly. I haven't turned down any FR's to this point.
    • Posts: 3,982 Member
      I let the world decide

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      He needs to have his shirt off
      What about pantsless?
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      We get it. You think old married guys are creepy more often than not.



      Glad you caught on to the ongoing joke.

      In all seriousness though, I check out their profiles and if they look like they are gonna be good people who are really trying to be healthy and we have a few things in common, I'll accept. I'll also accept anyone who has reached unbelievable goals, even if we don't have anything in common or their goals are way different than mine, it's still so inspiring!

      I have a harder time accepting girls with eating disorders though. It really makes me feel bad... it's such a serious problem, and I don't want to be encouraging them in any way, but I don't know if I can help them either. Out of fear that I may in any way unintentionally encourage thier illness, (like what if they eat under their calorie goal and I comment "way to go!" by accident, as I do for those on my friends list that are trying to lose weight??!!!) so I often decline. I don't know if I'm doing the right thing... it really saddens me to see someone who's goal is essentially a BMI of 15. :(
    • Posts: 692 Member
      I accept everyone, but if they don't comment on my stuff, or help motivate me in some way, then they get deleted.
    • Posts: 1,624 Member
      Magic 8 Ball

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    • Posts: 39,744 Member
      I let the world decide

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      What about pantsless?

      Ever step on a 4 sided? That ish hurts!
    • Posts: 2,059 Member
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      Ever step on a 4 sided? That ish hurts!

      I need a few weeks before junk shots. Sorry
    • Posts: 55 Member
      If I think the person will criticise my start weight or current weight for letting it go so far - forget it!
    • Posts: 1,101 Member
      I prefer a profile pic of themselves....

      I require a note of where you saw me or why you think i would be a good support for you...no note.. i dont accept...

      I also require a filled out profile....i want to know about you and your fitness goals and be on the same page as you are .....i also want to see your diary.
    • Posts: 8,138 Member
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      Maybe she's friends with that other guy??

      And the lady who hates penises.
    • Posts: 39,744 Member
      I prefer a profile pic of themselves....

      I require a note of where you saw me or why you think i would be a good support for you...no note.. i dont accept...

      I also require a filled out profile....i want to know about you and your fitness goals and be on the same page as you are .....i also want to see your diary.

      picky.
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