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What motivates you to send a PM to a stranger on MFP?

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  • Sometimes their profile picture screams that they're super serious about staying in shape, so I reach out to them because I want more friends like that.

    In other cases, I see a post on one of these threads and they provide some really good information and again, I want more informative friends.
  • stetienne
    stetienne Posts: 560 Member
    I usually send them when someone has an outstanding physique.
    And they're female :)
    But mostly just to compliment them on great work accomplished.
  • _Krys10_
    _Krys10_ Posts: 1,234 Member
    It's better to give than receive, right??
  • Happy_10yr
    Happy_10yr Posts: 287 Member
    I will send PMs when someone says something particularly awesome and I think a reply to it on the thread will get lost.

    I agree
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,010 Member
    I don't send PMs to strangers. I wait for them to send them to me.

    Did you forget about the junk pic you sent me the other day?

    You were the exception. I simply couldn't resist.
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    95% Its because I consider them a bad *kitten* in some way. I pride myself in pushing the envelope way pasts it limits and I appreciate others that do the same.

    The other 5% is strictly because they are hot.
  • spider_mark51959
    spider_mark51959 Posts: 2,871 Member
    Funny forum posts
    great success stories
    Will send one to sweet trouble because she said something funny!
  • GlutesthatSalute
    GlutesthatSalute Posts: 460 Member
    some big *kitten* titties.... wait wot

    Bahahhahahahahaha
  • IPAkiller
    IPAkiller Posts: 711 Member
    because my friends get tired of me sending junk pics all the time.....feel a need to branch out....\m/

    Never-GIF.gif

    Too strong?

    I have to stand by my prior decision... I hate this show. Even the gif brings back feelings of angst at having to have watched two episodes of it this weekend. Screw You Adventure People!
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  • da secks
  • PghPensFan69
    PghPensFan69 Posts: 2,393 Member
    I don't send PMs to strangers. I wait for them to send them to me.

    Did you forget about the junk pic you sent me the other day?

    You were the exception. I simply couldn't resist.

    No worries. I was flattered, not offended.
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    because my friends get tired of me sending junk pics all the time.....feel a need to branch out....\m/

    Never-GIF.gif

    Too strong?

    I have to stand by my prior decision... I hate this show. Even the gif brings back feelings of angst at having to have watched two episodes of it this weekend. Screw You Adventure People!
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  • moya_rargh
    moya_rargh Posts: 1,473 Member
    When they post something that really resonates with me.
  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
    I don't send PMs to strangers. I wait for them to send them to me.

    Did you forget about the junk pic you sent me the other day?

    You were the exception. I simply couldn't resist.

    No worries. I was flattered, not offended.

    He juiced your orange, eh?
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,010 Member
    da secks

    Does that really work for you?
  • jackpotclown
    jackpotclown Posts: 3,275 Member
    I don't send PMs to strangers. I wait for them to send them to me.

    Did you forget about the junk pic you sent me the other day?

    You were the exception. I simply couldn't resist.

    No worries. I was flattered, not offended.

    He juiced your orange, eh?
    giphy.gif \m/
  • IPAkiller
    IPAkiller Posts: 711 Member
    because my friends get tired of me sending junk pics all the time.....feel a need to branch out....\m/

    Never-GIF.gif

    Too strong?

    I have to stand by my prior decision... I hate this show. Even the gif brings back feelings of angst at having to have watched two episodes of it this weekend. Screw You Adventure People!
    tumblr_m6fu7f0oe31rwcc6bo1_500.gif

    tumblr_myxey3956s1sl6ixvo1_500.gif
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  • rav52
    rav52 Posts: 495
    too chicken to do that............
  • runforestrun35
    runforestrun35 Posts: 480 Member
    I never have sent a PM first... I do answer, especially if they are funny! :-)
  • mboromom
    mboromom Posts: 85 Member
    If I find them inspiring, dedicated, interesting...whether its something they've posted on the forum or replied to I reach out to them.
  • Jerrypeoples
    Jerrypeoples Posts: 1,541 Member
    if i see them having trouble with the same phase i went through or plateau or similar situation. if they mention a great band (sponge, pearl jam or faith no more) or great TV shows (Angel)
  • PghPensFan69
    PghPensFan69 Posts: 2,393 Member
    I don't send PMs to strangers. I wait for them to send them to me.

    Did you forget about the junk pic you sent me the other day?

    You were the exception. I simply couldn't resist.

    No worries. I was flattered, not offended.

    He juiced your orange, eh?

    There was no juice with the junk pic
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    I don't send PMs to strangers. I wait for them to send them to me.

    Did you forget about the junk pic you sent me the other day?

    You were the exception. I simply couldn't resist.

    No worries. I was flattered, not offended.

    He juiced your orange, eh?
    giphy.gif \m/


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  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    because my friends get tired of me sending junk pics all the time.....feel a need to branch out....\m/

    Never-GIF.gif

    Too strong?

    I have to stand by my prior decision... I hate this show. Even the gif brings back feelings of angst at having to have watched two episodes of it this weekend. Screw You Adventure People!
    tumblr_m6fu7f0oe31rwcc6bo1_500.gif

    tumblr_myxey3956s1sl6ixvo1_500.gif
    toothbrush-in-toilet-bowl.png

    Oh yeah??

    Two can play at that game, babe...
  • Autk79
    Autk79 Posts: 286 Member
    Well I need people to motivate me so If we have something in common or they make me laugh I will add them. How else do you get friends? LOL. I dont know one dang person on this website lol.
  • PatheticNoetic
    PatheticNoetic Posts: 905 Member
    If I have a question I just ask it. There was one incident of just groupie fandom but I was fully expecting to be shot down by that FR.
  • BrainyBurro
    BrainyBurro Posts: 6,129 Member
    i don't send PMs to strangers and anyone who says otherwise is a lying liar who lies! :explode:
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    too chicken to do that............

    <cough>
  • rav52
    rav52 Posts: 495
    too chicken to do that............

    <cough>

    told ya....dont get me started
  • depends on the person above me
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