What are the characteristics of an ABer that would make you press that "Add to Friends" button?
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Doggie S
ANSWERS: 45
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Intelligent, funny, and kind.
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A pulse. I'm a whore. I'll add anyone. Gave up on trying to keep up with the thing a long time ago. I'm just used to the orange light being on like a VCR blinking 12, 12, 12, 12...........
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They happen to answer a lot of your questions and their answers are funny.
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In their profiles I look for consistently useful/amusing/thoughtful content in the person's questions and answers.
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I like to see a few of thier questions and answers,If I do not know the person from comment threads If they appear on my request list I sometimes look at their positive percentage , if it is very low I feel that they are probably too judgemental and uptight so I leave the request pending . I do not like to send a refusal.
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love and/or impulse most of you know how i feel about the former
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Most of the time it is the way they answer questions. It is different things....humor, sensitivity, their outlook on things, friendly, interesting...to name a few things. I just basically like people...most people anyway.
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if I keep "meeting" them and if they make me smile and have a good time:)
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If I keep meeting the user, and talking to them. Or, if I just like that certain user then I'll click that button.
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Them just making the request which is the most forefilling part of AB in my opinion. They must have seen something in me to trust me at least that much.
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Witty, fun, intelligent, interesting, just to name a few.
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The are wearing the all-important "NEW FRIENDS REQUEST" announcement. That's it.
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If they ask they must have liked something we have in common so I accept.
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Here are the "Steps I take". Did they comment and chat with me? Then they became my friend and I accept it. I don't think friends are a mouse click and thats it. I value friendship even friends I have if it ended up more just a once off chat I remove them. Though most end up staying as friends. Thats all, they don't have to be smart, funny, located in some specific area of the globe to be my friend, just be a friend thats all.
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If they request me and I've known them long enough, I'll accept one from them. I don't send out requests.
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If I don't like you, then you wouldn't be my friend now would you.
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I don't send out requests, but I accept them as long as I feel that I at least know them a bit and have gotten along with them :)
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I like to see the content of the person's questions and answers over a period of time to see if we have values in common. I like to see how they interact with others on the site.
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I never turn a wannabe friend down. I have not sent an invite as I much rather there be a way to place a reason for sending them in place.
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I haven't requested any, but when asked, I do check out their questions, comments and answers. I prefer humor mixed with a bit of intelligence, wit and sarcasm.
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- hafta have something specific in common; both striving toward similar goals (such as "going to law school" - not really one of mine, but close) -NOT homophobic or prejudice against others -intelligent (and funny sometimes) -hasn't asked a question like: Is it normal that I'm 13 and my boyfriend wants to have sex? ugh, no "is it normal questions" for what is normal? -doesn't take things too seriously, except regarding life or death ok, face it, i'm picky. tho sometimes i add because i feel like being nice
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I haven't sent out too many requests in the past 6 months or so. I ask ABers who I see here often and I enjoy their Q&A's. I accept requests from others using the same criteria. I will accept from newbies after I read through their profile and activity.
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My friends list is based on that particular users Q&A, history and percentages. And general overall attitude.
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In requesting or answering a request, I do a profile check; I have never refused anyone yet.
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If someone sends me a friend request I'll add them. If I send a request its to someone who is answering my questions and leaving comments or I like the questions they are asking. But I will delete you if you start asking stupid questions or leave mean answers.
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You have to be a legitimate human. Not a degenerate :)
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I usually don't request, not based on the fact that I don't want friends...I just have a hard time asking...As for me accepting a friend request, I usually only accept those that I've spoken with.
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I only added four people to my AB Friends List, and I already knew those four people outside of AB. Everyone else added me. I haven't denied a Friends Request yet.
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I require some interaction with potential 'friends' so that I can get to know them a bit. If I receive a request, I review that user's Q&A and comments to make sure they are someone I could call 'friend'. I like friends that have good character traits: fun, funny or witty, positive, helpful or responsible (when required by the question), respectful and supportive. I don't appreciate constant negativity, prejudice, or closed-mindedness. I request friendship, based on the same grounds. I seek friends that I can openly exchange my thoughts with, regardless of whether or not we agree.
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A person's sound intelligence, coupled with his/her capacity for compassion and kindness, is usually the most important factor when I consider adding someone to my friends' list. I sample a few of the person's questions and answers and look at the person's profile, and see if he/she has anything in common with me----that is, if he/she has similar interests that I do and has a similar "outlook on life". It's like selecting someone to marry----if you find that person intriguing and you're compatible, why not? But I always think kindness, sincerity, and trust are the most important qualities in a human being. Once again, a great question! ((((POLICE)))) :)
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I don't add friends. They wouldn't be my friend (for long, at least) in reality, why pretend online?
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I don't think anything, Im just so glad someone wants to be my friend, I never think or refuse, I smile:)
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i check their pro to see if i know them, if i dont or just dont want to talk to them then i dont accept it
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Nothing, ahaha. /accepted.
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I check their questions and answers to see if they are nut jobs. There are some that pop up here every now and then. I also would prefer that we had some form of interaction before the request.
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I most certainly do. First I have to know that I will get along with that person.
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I just add the person to the friends list. After all, I can always block later if questions or comments are obnoxious.
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I will only add someone that I know. In other words, someone I've had a lot of interaction with me and with my friends. I won't add someone I don't know, my friends don't know, or anyone who I do know to be offensive, hateful or abusive.
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I refuse it unless I have had even a small conversation with them.
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Nothing. I've never turned one down. I do look at their profile and see if we've answered the same question that caused them to submit a friend request, but I'm not going to say no to someone who wants to be my friend.
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The last four friends I've gotten just appeared on the list. I didn't have to look at anything. That's cool!:) I usually look at a lot of things, but friends can be removed too, so I don't make too big of a deal out of it.
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I add anyone most of the time and only haven't unless they treat other abers bably.
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Someone who really stuck out at me as unique and necessary to know better immediately. Normally, I don't take that initiative. The Bag is busy, and I put everything into my friend list. But yes, I am always enthusiastic to welcome new users and cultivate new rapport. Everyone teaches you something. I am eager to add when something clicks immediately.
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what was your past five Q's and A's
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If they have a genuine interest in others, if they seemed well-rounded, if their wit knocks me off my feet.
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