What Makes A Friend?
I have very few Chatter’s on my friendship list, due to the fact I have either chatted to them, or I have respect for their views on what they have written in blogs or shout. These are people I have chosen to trust and am honoured to be friends with.
Of course I have received friendship requests, but some I choose not to accept because I do not know them.
Thats why I am suprised at other chatters response to ‘friend’.
Today I received an invitation from someone I have never heard of. On checking their record, I notice they have only joined SC for one day, and their record shows that within 2 hours, they have sent a ton of friendship requests, with 20 accepted.
To me this is suspicious.
Why does anyone accept a friendship request from someone they dont know?
Your thoughts and opinions are very welcome
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Polly I think when we do this we are extending the hand of friendship…we have to begin somewhere. And if they prove to be unworthy we can always delete that friendship…lol
My thoughts exactly Faye, it isnt easy to get to know someone in the lobby, much easier to request a friend and speak in private chat, this way you soon find out if you click as it were……if you dont then no harm done
I agree in that I find it strange for someone to send out so many friendships requests. I’d much rather get to know you first. Just me… hence my reason for having so few friends here as well.
We all interpret this in different ways and we are all entitled to. Good thing we can delete someone if we find the need to.
PollyPie… I’m sending you a request. LOL
hello polly, its nice to read other chatters blogs, personally, I have an open heart and welcome all who take the time to ask me for a chatter friendship,who knows there bye could stand an angel, I do however respect others views, some people are more reserved than others and that is quite o.k. if one keeps theier heart open the universe rewards one with all manner of friendships and meeting new people teaches us so much not only about them but about ourselves.(((hugs))) polly.xx.lani
Just for that… you are getting a friend request, Lani. LOL 🙂
Lani, you’re so wise 🙂
I think Lani is a very caring and loving person…
Thanks for your comments.
Yes Faye and Star, I can see where youre coming from, dont be suspicious unless they give you reason to be. Good advice.
Pam, Id be honoured to be your friend 🙂 🙂 even though you havent tried Armadillo eggs.. Lol lol 😉
lani you have such a gentle nature and you are kind to everyone. Thank you (((((hugs))))
LOL @ Armadillo Eggs… ughhh. Hahahahaha. 🙂
I don’t find it strange or suspicious. Many people are starved for friendship and human interaction when they stumble upon this site. They are simply reaching out to fill a need.
Well, being a ‘newbie’… I just don’t know 99% of the members, meowsie. I’m sure I’ll get to meet more if I try the chat room again. As for right now… I am happy blogging and posting.
I accept and request friendship as a way to start to get to know people a little better. As Faye so nicely put it “extending the hand of friendship”. As a newbie one is sometimes a little hesitant about writing comments and posting blogs and photos and so show what kind of a person one is. The friendship request possibility helps you get past that stage. I’m only speaking in my own name, of course. As PamfromTX said, we all interpret in different ways.
I know where you’re coming from PollyPie. Are we friends? If not, I think we know each other well enough by now to be friends, don’t you?
pollypie i am strange but pleased we are friends hee hee! and back on the diet on monday for the both of us dont forget!
Thanks everyone your your input.
Like many, Im not new to chat rooms, and in the past, have been kicked in the butt many times; hacked by key stroke; stalked and threatened. One even found out my ex’s home address and sent him bad letters.
So all in all, I take each chatter as they are, but open enough to see possible red flags.
Please dont take offence if I have not accepted your friendship, but now I am getting to know some of you, I feel more comfortable.
I am a friendly, happy-go-lucky person, but also have a deep sensitive nature.
Thanks for your patience. xx 🙂
ps…… jcb, I still need to taste of birthday cake…. lol