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Don't join out of obligation!
2007 March 22
Let’s get one thing straight MyBlogLog users!
I do not expect you to join my community just because I join users.
It also applies the other way around.
When you join my community it does not mean I will automatically join your community.
The same applies to adding me as a contact and vice versa.
Also, sending me messages like this one is a sure fire way to make me say no!
Googlr 22nd Mar 12:13 pm
(reply | report spam | delete)[Private] Would you like to join my community. I will return the favour……
And will also result in me posting this on your community page!
PaulOF 22nd Mar 1:00 pm
No thanks! I don’t believe in joining communities just for the favor. Join mine only if you like the site! I’ll join yours IF I like your site! Sorry, but I only want community members who actually use my site!
This has been a public service announcement on behalf of the “Don’t ask stupid questions” department!
Update 26-03-2007: I’ve exchanged a few emails with Googlr today. He’s explained to me that he wasn’t intentionally spamming, he was just trying to make some friends and didn’t quite get how messages such as this one could be considered spam. All is well! And I wish Googlr the best with his blog!
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So, does this mean if you don’t join the community that you think it sucks? LOL…
At least you like me enough to be a contact.
I hate those join this join that messages too. People that send those suck…I almost never join.
I too have been a victim of this mindless spam as I’m sure everyone on MBL has. I also received a message from Googlr asking for a join. I think MBL should really start cracking down on spammers like that.
I share your philosophy on joining communities and am glad that you deem my blog worthy enough to take up a few pixels on your ‘My Communities’ list.