robsiew Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I've had some people want to "friend" me on this board. What exactly does that mean? I always accept, but I'm curious what it means to be a friend of someone... silly, I've been here awhile and never figured it out! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amydavis Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Just thought I'd give this a little bump for you. I don't think the friend feature has much of a function, but I could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I kind of think of it as someone's posts that I like to read. That way I have an easy link to them in my profile and if I am not spending much time on the board I can just see if they have posted anything interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 You're expected to put them up overnight if they are in your area. :leaving: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I had no idea there was such a feature;). Shows how popular I am:lol:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I'll say what I said on the other thread on this topic : I send friend requests to people that I enjoy. It gets you the grand prize of being on my profile page! (IOW - it really doesn't mean anything other than an acknowledgment that someone enjoys your posts.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimm Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 You need to send them flowers on their birthday, babysit their kids a couple times a year, and listen to them complain about their mother in laws. It's not a commitment to be taken lightly. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I'll say what I said on the other thread on this topic : I send friend requests to people that I enjoy. It gets you the grand prize of being on my profile page! (IOW - it really doesn't mean anything other than an acknowledgment that someone enjoys your posts.) Now, I'm hurt. :D (I'm probably on Jean's ignore list, which means she won't even know!) ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 You need to send them flowers on their birthday, babysit their kids a couple times a year, and listen to them complain about their mother in laws. It's not a commitment to be taken lightly. ;) And walk their dogs. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohru Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I send requests for friends if I enjoy reading their posts or if they have fantastic stuff to sell. It makes it easier to find threads that I know will make me smile or give me a positive feeling, rather than weeding through the ones that might annoy me for one reason or other. However, I don't always befriend those that I like...because they're already so frequently on the board that it's not difficult to seek them out. lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Now, I'm hurt. :D (I'm probably on Jean's ignore list, which means she won't even know!) ;) You are not on my ignore list! And because I don't really pay much attention to the friends thing, I'm afraid that I forget who I've invited and who I haven't! But I'm getting the impression that I have accidentally neglected someone. . . who could it be?:confused: :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 If you are someones friend you have to listen to them talk about private medical problems in gory detail..... Or and visit them and happily eat any peas served to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 It means people like you. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I'm starting to develop an inferiority complex... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I'm starting to develop an inferiority complex... Don't. I got 90% of my friends by inviting THEM to be my friend. Invite some people to be your friend. I'm sure they will be thrilled. I always am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Don't. I got 90% of my friends by inviting THEM to be my friend. Invite some people to be your friend. I'm sure they will be thrilled. I always am. Or as my mom used to say, "If you want to HAVE a friend, you have to BE a friend." :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Or as my mom used to say, "If you want to HAVE a friend, you have to BE a friend." :D There you go!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I've had some people want to "friend" me on this board. What exactly does that mean? I always accept, but I'm curious what it means to be a friend of someone... silly, I've been here awhile and never figured it out! :lol: Never having to say you're sorry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 If you are someones friend you have to listen to them talk about private medical problems in gory detail..... Or and visit them and happily eat any peas served to you. I hope not! I think I may need to go through my list now. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 And walk their dogs. :D Oooh, no. I draw the line at mixing business with pleasure! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohru Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 ..... Or and visit them and happily eat any peas served to you. :lol::lol::lol: Okay, now I know I spend too much time on this board because I knew exactly what you're talking about and I laughed when I read that (both times.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Nothing much. I friend people new people in my area after shooting them a PM welcoming them. I friended one person who was so insulting to me the thread was taken down (I was at work and missed the whole thing, but got a pm from the person explaining they were "required to apologize" or be banned.:lol:). I friended them because the pm made me laugh so hard! One popular posters, who shall remain nameless, friended me over an act of kindness I did someone else. Let's see.... I don't think I've ever sunk to "pity friending" but I've thought about it. It was a bit exciting at first, but has petered out a bit. That is why some of the "queens" have so many friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 It just means that they noticed you and that they like you. I friended a lot of people when we first got the function and I occassionally go through spells when I will friend a few more people. Now that it has been brought up again I will probably friend some more. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 You are not on my ignore list! And because I don't really pay much attention to the friends thing, I'm afraid that I forget who I've invited and who I haven't! But I'm getting the impression that I have accidentally neglected someone. . . who could it be?:confused: :D See this is what I love about Jean on this board. I went to sleep last night fairly sure she wouldn't read my post as passive/aggressive, but in the silly way I meant it... Thanks Jean! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 If you are someones friend you have to listen to them talk about private medical problems in gory detail..... Or and visit them and happily eat any peas served to you. Yeah, I knew exactly what this is about too. How about it is someone that when they visit you never serve them peas (or Lima beans) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsiew Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 Thanks guys! I was not expecting quite this response! Made me laugh! ;) Just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything... I may have to make some more friends though... our dog could use more walks! :D Although, I would have to weigh that with sharing my gory medical details! :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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