Forums: Dating General Discussion: What good is it to ask,
4/18/2008 11:41:40 AMWhat good is it to ask, 

rabrobert
Mountain Home, ID
age: 58

Hi...I'm Bob and I'm new to this site...generally new to datings sites... period...and I don't understand ...someone reads your profile...sents a flirt and then asks to be put on your buddy list...and you never hear from them again...out of 18 requests...two answered emails and we have been chatting since...what about the other 16...itms mlike people who say they like to travel and have ever left their hometown...

4/18/2008 12:02:22 PMWhat good is it to ask, 

susansheart839
Port Saint Lucie, FL
age: 60

Hi Bob This might be the answer you are looking for ~ some people like to show that they have a lot of friends on their profile. I don't know why. But don't take it personally. If you are new to dating, you must also be new to the internet dating sites where a mixture of good and bad behavior is shown. Just take it in stride and enjoy the people with whom you chat and e-mail. I have many friends on this site, but only a select few are on my profile. Hope this makes you feel better.



4/18/2008 7:34:39 PMWhat good is it to ask, 

rabrobert
Mountain Home, ID
age: 58

thanks for the insight...I thouht if you were contacted by someone it was only polite to answer...even if iy was to say no thank you...I guess I;m just old fashion...Bob

4/18/2008 7:35:53 PMWhat good is it to ask, 

oldeschoolcharm
Monroe, WA
age: 46

It is polite to respond to an email, unless very, very rude.

I do.

4/18/2008 7:36:29 PMWhat good is it to ask, 

drumrman
Belmont, MA
age: 43 online now!

first off bob, welcome. best of luck to u. some ppl here just need to feel liked/loved. that's y they pull a stunt like that. if they really wanna b your friend. they'll send u an email from time to time, to say: hi bob, how r u?

JMO



bob, timing is everything in life. i just had someone wanting me to put them on my friends list without ever having sent or received an email. whattya think i should do? hehehe





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4/18/2008 7:38:52 PMWhat good is it to ask, 

l2kids44
Lanesville, IN
age: 45

I won't put someone on my buddy list that I haven't emailed back and forth with a few times. I do respond to winks and polite emails. Some however, ask for "hookups" right from the start. Those get deleted.

4/18/2008 9:44:56 PMWhat good is it to ask, 

dej88
Harrisburg, PA
age: 59

I'm with the rest of you. I'm new with this site. I would not add anyone as a friend if I hadn't corresponded with them. Who knows what you may be getting into? Welcome, Bob. I am finding that reading the forums reveals a whole different person than what you see in the profile in many cases. You may want to read through some of the forums even if you don't post. You will find out quickly who you would want on your friend list. There are some great people here and I wish you the best of luck! I usually respond to anyone who writes if they aren't rude or obscene.



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4/18/2008 9:47:12 PMWhat good is it to ask, 

classyguy333
West Fargo, ND
age: 57

They like to compare. Hey, how many buddies do you have? Who really cares, if they are just faces on your profile. Sort of immature. JMO

4/18/2008 9:49:18 PMWhat good is it to ask, 

lillibet
New South Wales
Australia
age: 51 online now!

welcome to you and all the best in your search...I usualy get to know people a bit before corresponding on my own email address.You can make wonderful friends on line i have and have met some in person as well and we keep in touch regularly...Enjoy.