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fulltimer56
01-01-2009, 05:14 PM
when someone sends you an email asking to be your "Friend"? I have had emails from the guys and I have even sent a few out myself but what does it MEAN? I use PM or personal email to stay in connect with everyone so what's with that feature?

Thanks,
Linda
marvelguy
01-01-2009, 05:29 PM
It's like "myspace" but here we have "friends".
fulltimer56
01-02-2009, 09:58 PM
Hi MG,

That doesn't really help me here!!! I have never been on "myspace" so don't know what that is! ;)

Thanks,
Linda
Quato
01-08-2009, 06:37 AM
It just means they show up on your profile page and anyone going there will know you have a connection online. It's called social networking. It's just a way for people to feel connected. On a messageboard, people are already connected, so it feels a little redundant and obvious.

For that feature to really work here, the profile page would have to allow for a little more self expression and modifications by the user. That is unlikely to happen because there are increased security risks involved.

Q
The Charlton Guy
02-04-2009, 12:29 AM
I see the "personal thread" on the profile page, where "friends" are invited, as a slightly more private version of the greater Corral. It's more in league with Personal Messages, where only those invited (as "Friends") may participate.

As for me, lately I have been amiss at keeping up there, but when I was on a roll, I found it a good venue to just chat it up about just about anything on topics that would likely just clutter up the general boards. A good way to pull someone aside for a semi-private one on one chat too.

And as a Mod, it's also a great way to welcome in new Corral Members.

Come on over to my profile thread and say "howdy" why dontcha! #cheers#
illuminated
05-17-2009, 01:36 AM
And as a Mod, it's also a great way to welcome in new Corral Members.


Cuts both ways. As a mod, you have to wear one of them goofy haircuts, too, so you might be frightening the noobs.
mordo
05-17-2009, 04:32 AM
funny post.
The Charlton Guy
05-20-2009, 03:50 AM
Cuts both ways. As a mod, you have to wear one of them goofy haircuts, too, so you might be frightening the noobs.

I sported quite a fro in my day.