People I've never spoken to and/or never heard of add me to their msn contact list. I block them of course, but for all I know it could be someone I know using an unfamiliar name. I don't object to people sending a PM on here first, but I do think it's a bit cheeky to just go ahead and add without so much as a by your leave, even if they do know me.
Or am I being an old fart?
Ice
Personally, we have no objections to anyone sending us PM's at anytime. It is quite flattering that someone who is new feels comfortable enough to send you a PM.
AOL IM's are another matter, they pop up on the screen unsolicited, and if the kids happen to be around chatting at the time, then it could be hugely embarassing to have an IM saying "Hi saw your pics, got a big hard cock here, fancy some of it?"
MSN I just block everyone other than those I am familiar with.
lhk
Kat
I don't mind PMs either - but I get so few of them they're more a pleasant surprise than an annoyance. I used to have ICQ set to "accept random chat" for the same reason. I even met some nice people that way (it's often a welcome distraction from work).
But I'm a single guy, and very few people feel the need to talk to me privately. The ones who do generally have a good reason. I'm sure it's a very different story for the women here. I'd hate to see your PM inbox.
guess I am fortunate in that this is a me only puter.... so no one else sees what pops up.... an d boy do I get some crap.... I have lost count of the number of inches I could add to my cock..... and develop the world's biggest and best breasts..... and all those women with home web cams..... for so much a minute....
MSN works for me, even sorted a webcam recently so far no probs.... but I do not broadcast the addie ....
occasionally when browsing the chatroom I am asked if I am M or F..... I would have thought GMAN somewhat gave it away.... maybe I should pretend to be of the distafff side.... but I usually ignore .... unless in the addie it says Jags or wilma or sappho etc etc.... in which case I need to reply....
hugz folks....
enjoy life
Gmanxxxx
I've had add someone to my MSN list when all I wanted was for it to remember their email address. I wasn't very pleased with that, though fortunately the person in question didn't mind.
Whoops - Ice Pie you're quite right - it's Chatroom PMs where the netiquette is to seek an 'ok' first.
Only prob with PMs is that on e does nt knoe from whom they come until it is too late
Gmanxxx
PMs are cool as you can read them in your own time ... A complete stranger suddenly popping up on your screen is a different kettle of fish altogether
Tell me Mal buddy - d'ya
think I do devious stuff
like out of contextualisation?
Don't hurt me Mal baby
PMs are great for conversation outwith either the cafe or chatroom... not everyone was MSN or equivalent, or if they do they are not yet ready to add me, and some peeps do not want to disclose their e mail addie...
but I agree wrong use is undesireable, but likewise all forms of remote communication.... Aren't delete buttons great!!!
Gmanxxx
. But as Bluexxx says, its nice to receive pleasant PM's or unexpected invites.
