"They are an obvious attempt to establish some kind of a friendship, so what's the fuss about?" Not everyone has the need to come here seeking a friend. Does anyone have a clue as to the character of someone attempting to establish any type of relationship? Weren't people here ever told not to talk to strangers? Do you have any idea who is on the other side of the computer that you may be trying to befriend? Really...other than a screen name or whatever lies they may have told about themselves? People haven't noticed just how seriously disturbed some are? And because some have been lucky in the past with some people they've met doesn't mean all here are stable and above board.
I find it more than a little concerning the ease at which some of the younger posters are so quickly willing to be befriended by others in PMs, IMs, and chat. And as I told someone in the past, be less afraid of those that don't want to hug you, be your new best friend, sounding board, and shoulder for you to cry upon, and be more wary with those that do.
Rest in peace, Iflitifloat.
