Friend Requests?

TexTex Dallas/Ft. Worth
edited August 2008 in Community
What in the heck are these for? I have one inbound? I don't mind answering any tech questions as always but... What is this "friend" thing for and why should I add a stranger I don't know as a "friend" here? I know a ton of you guys personaly as I was big on this site a few years back but... this is not even someone I know at all??

Cheers

Tex

Comments

  • RyderRyder Kalamazoo, Mi Icrontian
    edited July 2008
    Part of the new features on 3.7 vBulletin.. just ignore them or decline the request :)
  • LeonardoLeonardo Wake up and smell the glaciers Eagle River, Alaska Icrontian
    edited July 2008
    What is this "friend" thing for and why
    LOL, Tex. I think you and I are just 'old' to get it.
  • TexTex Dallas/Ft. Worth
    edited July 2008
    So whats the advantage? I mean the guy emailed me and I answered him? Whats the deal with the friends request thing? YES I figured I could accept or deny it. Why do we need to be "friends" this isnt myspace. Anyone can contact me and I answer so what exactly is any advantage to being my "friend". At least on myspace its usually nekid females wanting to be my "friend"!!!

    I mean if there are females and pornography involved I'm in but other then that ??? Whats the purpose of this new friend deal? I just don't see a reason for it so far.

    Tex
  • RyderRyder Kalamazoo, Mi Icrontian
    edited July 2008
    Hmmm.. we could probably go on about it all night.

    My 2 cents?

    vB wants to get in on the Social Networking craze (ala MyS, FB, etc) so.. they put the functionality into their software.
    You can even create groups to join, so you can make more friends.. wait :-/
  • TexTex Dallas/Ft. Worth
    edited July 2008
    So your basicaly saying there is no advatage at all to asking for someone to be yoru "friend" or being a "friend"... Cyberspace is getting so friggin weird. I remember the good old days when you just helped everyone. They could email you or PM ya if your were not around. Everyone knew my name. I posted my real phone number to call me direct in the forums. We were really all friends.

    And no one had to invite me and I didnt have to accept friend requests. We sorta defaulted to all being friends? Thats what this place was all about.

    If there is no advantage really... I mean isnt this like giving your ID bracelot out to girls in grade school when you were not old enough to date or something? I mean whats the point really?

    Leo your right.... I guess I just don't "get it".

    Cheers

    Tex
  • pigflipperpigflipper The Forgotten Coast Icrontian
    edited July 2008
    Don't be such a bitch about it; the person who "friended" you is probably reading this thread. Just accept that someone wants to know you either for your technical prowess or because you are a cool person.
  • LeonardoLeonardo Wake up and smell the glaciers Eagle River, Alaska Icrontian
    edited July 2008
    pigflipper, all Tex and I are really saying is that we don't understand 'be my friend' type terminology. To us, it smacks of kindergarten songs where you hold hands and pass around pictures of puppies. Yeah, we just don't get it, that's all. Hey, it's fine if it appeals to you. I'm a straight-up guy. I'll just PM someone or send an email.

    It just seems redundant, that's all.
  • TexTex Dallas/Ft. Worth
    edited July 2008
    pigflipper wrote:
    Don't be such a bitch about it; the person who "friended" you is probably reading this thread. Just accept that someone wants to know you either for your technical prowess or because you are a cool person.

    I don't care if he does read it? I didnt say anything bad about him or anyone else?? I simply asked WHY this function exists as I don't see any advantage gained in the whole process. It works on myspace in a way as kids can make their page private by only allowing "friends". I "get" that! I see the purpose. I'm a friend for my daughters page but her mother isn't. LOL

    But so far no one has coughed up any very useful reason for this function to exist here really.....

    Tex
  • LincLinc Owner Detroit Icrontian
    edited July 2008
    Hey Tex, good to see you. All it does is add them to your buddy list and vice-versa. The buddy list has been around for years (I'm pretty sure since at least 2003). They simply called it something different and made it work slightly different. It just adds a little plus sign next to their name on the "who's online" list like it always did and now it shows a list on your profile page too. Nothing too exciting.
  • CBCB Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Der Millionendorf- Icrontian
    edited July 2008
    I always just saw it as a way to prioritize your list of who is online, if for some reason, you find yourself frequently checking to see if pigflipper (for example) is online right now, then you can friend him to make him easier to see.

    I have no need for that personally, and it doesn't seem like you do either. I always accept friend requests, since thee is no reason not to, but I don't think I've ever sent any.
  • TexTex Dallas/Ft. Worth
    edited July 2008
    LOL and I was a supermoderator or whatever we used to call it here back in the day... (wink) And had never noticed any plus signs or sued the buddy list peature! (lol)

    But I think kids have always approached how this software is used a lot differently then guys like Leo, Missleman and I would for example.

    I didnt mean ANYTHING bad with this post either! I just wanted to know what the heck its purpose was.

    Cheers

    Tex
  • TexTex Dallas/Ft. Worth
    edited July 2008
    CB wrote:
    I always just saw it as a way to prioritize your list of who is online, if for some reason, you find yourself frequently checking to see if pigflipper (for example) is online right now, then you can friend him to make him easier to see.

    I have no need for that personally, and it doesn't seem like you do either. I always accept friend requests, since thee is no reason not to, but I don't think I've ever sent any.

    I never look to see who is online either... LOL When I was a supermod you might look for a couple troublemakers... (wink) or just see the count of how many members and guests were online but... thats it.

    Tex
  • LeonardoLeonardo Wake up and smell the glaciers Eagle River, Alaska Icrontian
    edited July 2008
    All it does is add them to your buddy list and vice-versa.
    Oh, OK, now I understand.
  • jaredjared College Station, TX Icrontian
    edited July 2008
    I mean if there are females and pornography involved I'm in but other then that ??? Whats the purpose of this new friend deal?
    hahaha, it's good to have you back :D

    :jared:
  • LincLinc Owner Detroit Icrontian
    edited July 2008
    Google sees where this thread is going.
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited July 2008
    Keebler wrote:
    Google sees where this thread is going.

    you go to hell :rant:
  • UPSLynxUPSLynx :KAPPA: Redwood City, CA Icrontian
    edited July 2008
    Google helps us because we are lonely geeks.

    :-/
  • PurplezArcticPurplezArctic
    edited July 2008
    Why the Thai?
  • McBainMcBain San Clemente, CA New
    edited August 2008
    Why not the thai?
  • TexTex Dallas/Ft. Worth
    edited August 2008
    D A M N I wish I could get the cool signature Shorty made me back ! LOL! I miss it bad. I think he lost it in a bad crash or something?

    I dont get the Thai referance here but in general lets just say I'm in for Thai !

    LOL

    Cowboy
  • BuddyJBuddyJ Dept. of Propaganda OKC Icrontian
    edited August 2008
    Prime has a Thai stalker. It's a touchy subject.
  • TexTex Dallas/Ft. Worth
    edited August 2008
    Buddy J wrote:
    Prime has a Thai stalker. It's a touchy subject.

    I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOO trying to not make a funny remark or two right now. So many come to mind quickly about "Thai Stalks" Or was it Thai Sticks? (wink)

    You can tell I am way older then most... (rolls eyes...)

    Hey prime ! (wink) ya know I love ya man. But only in a "manly", "non Thai" sort or way right? (grin)

    You guys should of never started this! LOL

    Tex
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited August 2008
    har har har :D
  • FelixDeSouzeFelixDeSouze UK New
    edited August 2008
    Buddy List, Schmuddy list.. No reason for it at all! lol.. DOH

    //EDIT: I just remembered that a friend of mine once asked how many buddies I had in my list because he had (i.e. over 300).. -- WHY DO PEOPLE CARE HOW MANY PEOPLE THEY HAVE ADDED?
  • LINLIN Tri_State Area
    edited August 2008
    Oh, stop being so unsociable, my Texas cowboy. ;)


    LIN
  • MrBillMrBill Missouri Member
    edited August 2008
    Tex wrote:
    I don't care if he does read it? I didnt say anything bad about him or anyone else?? I simply asked WHY this function exists as I don't see any advantage gained in the whole process. It works on myspace in a way as kids can make their page private by only allowing "friends". I "get" that! I see the purpose. I'm a friend for my daughters page but her mother isn't. LOL

    But so far no one has coughed up any very useful reason for this function to exist here really.....

    Tex
    I think it was me you sorry bastard!
  • floppybootstompfloppybootstomp Greenwich New
    edited August 2008
    Please be my friend Tex, I'm so lonely.

    Just think, we could play 'Drilling for Vegemite' together :)

    Where am I?

    Oh yes, Icrontic.

    Well guys I'm still alive and I just got e-mailed your survey which I have completed, you'll be pleased to know :)

    Good to see all you reprobates are still active ;)
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited August 2008
    Hello floppy :) Thanks for filling out the survey :D
  • LeonardoLeonardo Wake up and smell the glaciers Eagle River, Alaska Icrontian
    edited August 2008
    Good to see all you reprobates are still active
    Feeling's mutual! :bigggrin:
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