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Forum Friends: Silly Question

ercoerco Posts: 20,257
edited 2014-10-10 19:51 in General Discussion
I got and approved a new Forum Friend request today. Jeepers it's nice to be popular. But...

What does my "Friend List" do for me? I don't see any actions associated with it, such as "PM everyone on your Friends List". Is it just for my reference so I know who likes me somewhat?

It would be lovely if there was a button marked "Make All My Friends Send Me Fifty Dollars". Or a Ten-Dollar button. Moderator's choice.

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  • RobotWorkshopRobotWorkshop Posts: 2,307
    edited 2014-10-07 17:12
    erco wrote: »
    It would be lovely if there was a button marked "Make All My Friends Send Me Fifty Dollars". Or a Ten-Dollar button. Moderator's choice.

    Or maybe they will make a button send all your friends $50, $10 (or a free pizza) instead.....
  • Martin_HMartin_H Posts: 4,051
    edited 2014-10-07 18:07
    I don't know what it does either. I just chalk it upon to one of those weird online social media things.
  • RDL2004RDL2004 Posts: 2,554
    edited 2014-10-07 18:24
    I got an e-mail from eBay the other day saying I had a new "follower" and I should be sure to update my "collections". I've been an eBay buyer for 10 years and a seller for 5 years, I had no idea what they were talking about.
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,245
    edited 2014-10-07 19:41
    Will you be my friend erco. Please. :D
  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2014-10-07 20:45
    I never reject a friend request. It seems harmless enough and of little consequence in the grand scheme of things. To do otherwise would be insulting, IMO. OTOH, I've never actually MADE a freind request. 'Seems kinda silly. I mean, we're ALL friends here ... aren't we?

    -Phil
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,257
    edited 2014-10-07 21:23
    doggiedoc wrote: »
    Will you be my friend erco. Please. :D

    Yes, doggiedoc is now a partner in my "inner circle".

    Now I can make him a deal he can't refuse!
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,245
    edited 2014-10-08 03:40
    I'm still trying to decide what to do with 500 laser diodes and 40 solar panels. ;)
  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    edited 2014-10-08 04:49
    People usually offer to pay me NOT to be their friend!! :0(

    As Facebook often reminds me via email, "You've missed a lot! ....... You have ONE notice pending........."
  • prof_brainoprof_braino Posts: 4,313
    edited 2014-10-08 05:02
    doggiedoc wrote: »
    I'm still trying to decide what to do with 500 laser diodes and 40 solar panels. ;)

    Lasers are not JUST for sharks. Duct tape one on a cat's nose and he'll be entertained for HOURS. Don't ask how I know this.
  • kwinnkwinn Posts: 8,697
    edited 2014-10-08 07:10
    prof_braino wrote: »
    Lasers are not JUST for sharks. Duct tape one on a cat's nose and he'll be entertained for HOURS. Don't ask how I know this.

    You taped one on a cat`s nose?
  • PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366
    edited 2014-10-08 08:33
    erco's got my PayPal address. We must be friends.
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,257
    edited 2014-10-08 09:46
    Publison wrote: »
    erco's got my PayPal address. We must be friends.

    Push the button, Max! :)
  • TCTC Posts: 1,019
    edited 2014-10-09 04:26
    prof_braino wrote: »
    Lasers are not JUST for sharks. Duct tape one on a cat's nose and he'll be entertained for HOURS. Don't ask how I know this.

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  • RS_JimRS_Jim Posts: 1,768
    edited 2014-10-09 06:56
    doggiedoc wrote: »
    I'm still trying to decide what to do with 500 laser diodes and 40 solar panels. ;)
    Maybe the chicken coop needs a new power roof and anti predator laser parimeter.
    Jim
  • mklrobomklrobo Posts: 420
    edited 2014-10-09 07:30
    Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) wrote: »
    I never reject a friend request. It seems harmless enough and of little consequence in the grand scheme of things. To do otherwise would be insulting, IMO. OTOH, I've never actually MADE a freind request. 'Seems kinda silly. I mean, we're ALL friends here ... aren't we?

    -Phil

    :frown: I have made friend requests, and they chose not to be my friend. Still have some requests pending. I may have made miss-steps
    in the forum, but everybody has an "Opps!" moment.
    - A snigle rose can be my garden, but a single friend, my world.:smile:
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,245
    edited 2014-10-09 07:39
    RS_Jim wrote: »
    Maybe the chicken coop needs a new power roof and anti predator laser parimeter.
    Jim
    Now that's a good idea!!
  • GenetixGenetix Posts: 1,758
    edited 2014-10-09 14:38
    Erco,

    "Please don't run; we are your friends." - Mars Attacks
  • TorTor Posts: 2,010
    edited 2014-10-09 18:06
    I always thought a friend request would allow (if granted) the requester to be alerted about every post you make. Could someone on the "requester" side confirm or deny?
  • Chris SavageChris Savage Parallax Engineering Posts: 14,406
    edited 2014-10-10 15:20
    The only beneficial function I am aware of when it comes to the friends list (aside of the perceived popularity) is that if you don't like to use the PM system or the Visitor Message system you can turn them off. However there is the option to leave them on only for contacts and moderators and so only someone in your contacts could PM you or leave a visitor message.
  • David BetzDavid Betz Posts: 14,516
    edited 2014-10-10 15:21
    Chris Savage wrote: »
    The only beneficial function I am aware of when it comes to the friends list (aside of the perceived popularity) is that if you don't like to use the PM system or the Visitor Message system you can turn them off. However there is the option to leave them on only for contacts and moderators and so only someone in your contacts could PM you or leave a visitor message.
    So you're saying "contact" is the same as "friend"? Why two terms for the same thing?
  • Chris SavageChris Savage Parallax Engineering Posts: 14,406
    edited 2014-10-10 15:24
    David Betz wrote:
    So you're saying "contact" is the same as "friend"? Why two terms for the same thing?

    I did not write the vBulletin software so I cannot answer that question, however if you go to the following link you will see the section is labeled, "Friend & Contacts". Interestingly, the link is named Buddy List (Like AOL used).

    http://forums.parallax.com/profile.php?do=buddylist
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,245
    edited 2014-10-10 15:36
    Regardless, the only thing I can see having someone on your "buddy list" gets you is a + after their user name in the who's online list.
  • Chris SavageChris Savage Parallax Engineering Posts: 14,406
    edited 2014-10-10 15:47
    That is another feature I forgot about. If you're waiting for a friend to be online that's easy to see in the list of people online.

    One more thing I forgot was blogs. You can set your blog so that only contacts may view or comment on your blog.
  • ercoerco Posts: 20,257
    edited 2014-10-10 19:51
    doggiedoc wrote: »
    Regardless, the only thing I can see having someone on your "buddy list" gets you is a + after their user name in the who's online list.

    Crikey! All this time I thought Whit+ chose to add a plus sign for mysterious reasons!
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