Published on 12, July, 2020
Several days ago, I found myself on the receiving end of a Friend Request from a new member, which immediately caused me to feel unnerved and suspicious.
I question if it's a generational thing, or if it's just me. At the time that I received this request, there had been no prior interaction on the forum between myself and this member. Furthermore, their member profile was completely blank. Therefore, I had no way of knowing if this person was on a similar wavelength to me, or if we had anything remotely in common.
I can ony see friend requests on the laptop for some reason. I don't add anyone I haven't previously spoken to and don't accept requests off nas number users. Also posts get started by unnamed users then never get responded to.
My only means of accessing the internet is via a desktop PC, so I have no idea what the difference is for members that access the site via a mobile phone.
On the topic of NAS number members, I cannot deny that I find it considerably easier to remember and recognise names. I used to think they were people who didn't know or hadn't got around to changing their number to a name, or else were not planning to stick around. However, if there are members that feel more confortable sticking with the NAS assigned number, then what right do I have to judge them for it?
I'm only looking on my phone so that might be why I haven't seen one.
Yes - I feel frustrated by any user that starts a thread and then never re-appears despite oodles of well meaning advice from many people on here. Frankly, I find that a bit rude.......but more acutely, I hate the feeling of unresolved uncertainty that then floats around my brain.
Personally, you won't be surprised to hear that I don't assess people who choose to remain as a NAS****, but I do proceed with caution if I can see a very low 'points' score ie very new user.
I have tried to meet people half way now - I've added a profile photo and updated my bio with full personal details that I am happy to share !?