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Beginner January 2008

Who would you not add on Facebook?

JenB, 16 April, 2008 at 15:29 Posted on Off Topic Posts 0 27

I've just had a friend request from the MIL. That's okay, I don't mind her so much, just that I know that once she's added me (or I've added her), then the SIL will want added adn that's just a step too far into 'my world'.

But then, how do I turn it down without making myself look bad?!

Who would you not add to facebook?

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Latest activity by Clairebecky, 16 April, 2008 at 19:30
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    allthatglitters ·
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    I have only refused people I don't know, I would just ignore the request and play innocent. (Say you never got it if she asks)?

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  • CountDuckula
    Beginner August 2009
    CountDuckula ·
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    My mum. Never ever ever.

    Oh and the weirdo ex who thinks I am in denial about my love for him. ?

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  • Pink Han-bag
    Beginner March 2013
    Pink Han-bag ·
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    My mum's my friend on facebook ?

    I have her on limited profile though and she wouldn't know enough to realise so it's all good for now I think

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  • Dr Svensk Tiger
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    Dr Svensk Tiger ·
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    I have my sisters and an uncle on my friend list but I would never add any of the in-laws. Tbh though the likelihood of mil being able to even use Facebook is so far out of this world it's not really worth worrying about.

    PS. I do have my PhD supervisor, which worries me a little but I didn't feel I could turn him down. I did go through my profile removing any referenced to hating my PhD before accepting the request though ?

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  • cornflake girl
    Beginner August 2007
    cornflake girl ·
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    Some girl called Lynzee who says "Hi is this laura from newc college whos going out wiv Aaron.".

    Er, no its not, I don't go out wiv anyone, I'm married and not interested in people who can't talk properly. ?

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  • Bohemian Raspberry
    Beginner July 2009
    Bohemian Raspberry ·
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    I have my SIL's, but it was going a step to far when FIL added me as a friend.

    I accepted him but only gave him access to my limited profile. He doesn't know the difference anyway.

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  • SophieM
    SophieM ·
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    I've ignored friend requests from Hitchers who I don't talk to regularly on here or know irl

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  • SamanthaJane81
    Beginner July 2007
    SamanthaJane81 ·
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    I had a random one yesterday. He said something on the lines of "Im Barry, we used to live in the town and I know your cousins girlfriends mates aunty or something equally random.

    Umm no ta.

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  • Flowery the Grouch
    Beginner December 2007
    Flowery the Grouch ·
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    The girl who bullied me at school. She is still good friends with some of my friends (complicated, compartmentalised lives that we have learnt to deal with) so I see her popping up in the newsfeed all the time.

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    Beginner May 2005
    Pint&APie ·
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    Myself.

    No time for show-offs and stalkers.

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  • Ms. Scarlett
    Beginner April 2007
    Ms. Scarlett ·
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    - anyone I don't know
    - my students (although I do have some former students on limited profile, if I know I'll never teach them again)

    I would be quite surprised if my MIL did pop up on facebook! ? Nightmare. I am friends with my brother-in-law, though.

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  • HeidiHole
    Beginner October 2003
    HeidiHole ·
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    Blimey, my mum or MIL wouldn't know what Facebook is ?

    I have a separate profile for RL friends, my brother etc, so it's not an issue for me really.

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  • Sare
    Beginner September 2002
    Sare ·
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    I thought this was asking which Hitchers wouldn't you add.That would be a brilliant thread that would descend into chaos.

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  • Evil Yoda
    Beginner June 2005
    Evil Yoda ·
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    My BIL added me as a friend which I found really weird as I don't know him that well. I've put him on limited profile.

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    Beginner January 2008
    JenB ·
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    quote:Originally posted by Sare
    I thought this was asking which Hitchers wouldn't you add.That would be a brilliant thread that would descend into chaos.
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    You are naughty??, but I like your thinking!

    I think the 'plead ignorance' line might be the way to go. Of course, I may now be paranoid that someone else might do that to me ??
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    Cloudybay ·
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    The only thing I do on FB is play scrabble ?, there isn't really any personal details on there other than my name.

    My Mum wouldn't know what FB is, I'm not sure my MIL would either although she'd be good at scrabble.

    I am a bit wary of adding anyone these days with some of the shenanigans that's gone off on here really which is a shame as there are some lovely people on here.

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  • Flowery the Grouch
    Beginner December 2007
    Flowery the Grouch ·
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    quote:Originally posted by Sare
    I thought this was asking which Hitchers wouldn't you add.That would be a brilliant thread that would descend into chaos.
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    A hitcher who I have met in real life dropped me from their friends list.? I am unloved ?


    (And in other "No hitcher likes me, every hitcher hates em, I'm going down to the garden to eat worms" news, I was lurking on BTid="pink"> and they were listing all the Hitchers they had met (not just BT hitchers) and none of the people I have met remembered me?)id="size1">
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  • Sare
    Beginner September 2002
    Sare ·
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    If it's any consolation Flowery, I would have added you, but then you sent me that stalking email?




    (Joking, I haven't any Hitchers on FB)

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  • Flowery the Grouch
    Beginner December 2007
    Flowery the Grouch ·
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    ? Apart from a few special* cases the only hitchers I have are ones I have met. One or two un-met ones have slipped through the net though.



    *you can take "special" to mean whatever you want it to mean?id="size1">

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  • barongreenback
    Beginner September 2004
    barongreenback ·
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    I wouldn't add Flowery. She'll rick roll you.

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  • Ladelley
    Beginner August 2008
    Ladelley ·
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    quote:Originally posted by Flowery the Grouch


    (And in other "No hitcher likes me, every hitcher hates em, I'm going down to the garden to eat worms" news, I was lurking on BTid="pink"> and they were listing all the Hitchers they had met (not just BT hitchers) and none of the people I have met remembered me?)id="size1">
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    I think some were only listing BTers if that's any consolation. I know I forgot several people, I always do.

    I won't add any current students, but I do have past students. There are hitchers I would like to add, but as I'm scared of rejection, I won't.
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  • Flowery the Grouch
    Beginner December 2007
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    quote:Originally posted by barongreenback
    I wouldn't add Flowery. She'll rick roll you.
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    [gasp] As if! Pots, kettles, dark colours...
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  • Bag of Bones
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    Bag of Bones ·
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    quote:Originally posted by Flowery the Grouch


    (And in other "No hitcher likes me, every hitcher hates em, I'm going down to the garden to eat worms" news, I was lurking on BTid="pink"> and they were listing all the Hitchers they had met (not just BT hitchers) and none of the people I have met remembered me?)id="size1">
    id="quote">Oops sorry F, especially as I have met you more than once and even reached the giddy heights of recognising you in WHSmiths [:I] Would edit the thread to include you but I don't want to bounce it.
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  • Flowery the Grouch
    Beginner December 2007
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    quote:Originally posted by Bag of Bones
    quote:Originally posted by Flowery the Grouch


    (And in other "No hitcher likes me, every hitcher hates em, I'm going down to the garden to eat worms" news, I was lurking on BTid="pink"> and they were listing all the Hitchers they had met (not just BT hitchers) and none of the people I have met remembered me?)id="size1">
    id="quote">Oops sorry F, especially as I have met you more than once and even reached the giddy heights of recognising you in WHSmiths [:I] Would edit the thread to include you but I don't want to bounce it.
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    That's ok - I think I can forgive you?
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    Beginner May 2008
    beccastar ·
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    My ex keeps friend requesting me but that ain't happening ?

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    Peaches ·
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    quote:Originally posted by Flowery the Grouch
    quote:Originally posted by Sare
    I thought this was asking which Hitchers wouldn't you add.That would be a brilliant thread that would descend into chaos.
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    A hitcher who I have met in real life dropped me from their friends list.? I am unloved ?


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    Same thing happened to me! Wonder if it's the same Hitcher?!

    AFAIK I've not upset her, but I got some cock-n-bull story about them having to drop FB due to it being too time-consuming, but later found out I was blocked!
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    Janna ·
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    quote:Originally posted by SophieM
    I've ignored friend requests from Hitchers who I don't talk to regularly on here or know irl
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    WSophieS
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    Clairebecky ·
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    I don't think I'd want my Boss on there, or either of my parents!?

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