Why do people add you on icq and not send a message? - GoFuckYourself.com

sandman! · 06-13-2008, 10:09 AM

I get it all the time someone adds me and waits for me to icq them.

No message nothing but adding me.

Whats the fucking point ?

Brad · 06-13-2008, 10:10 AM

I often wonder the same thing. Anyone know?

Juicy D. Links · 06-13-2008, 10:12 AM

hehehehe very true man loll

uno · 06-13-2008, 10:18 AM

I think its for spam bots. I get a lot of random alphanumeric string nicknames trying to add me.

sandman! · 06-13-2008, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uno

I think its for spam bots. I get a lot of random alphanumeric string nicknames trying to add me.

not spam bots names look like webmasters i get very little spam on icq maybee 2-3 messages a year.

Princess Ellisa · 06-13-2008, 10:21 AM

If I were to hazard a guess... I would say that it is largely do to the fact that most of the time you add someone to your ICQ because whatever you are doing in that moment requires you to talk them.

Most often it is somewhere between an hour and 7 days before that person actually ads you.

Usually by then something else all important is consuming your time so until you get back to whatever it was you were doing when you looked for this new addition do you remember to say hello.

Maybe not totally the best etiquette... but such is the world of Internet.

sandman! · 06-13-2008, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Princess Ellisa

If I were to hazard a guess... I would say that it is largely do to the fact that most of the time you add someone to your ICQ because whatever you are doing in that moment requires you to talk them.

Most often it is somewhere between an hour and 7 days before that person actually ads you.

Usually by then something else all important is consuming your time so until you get back to whatever it was you were doing when you looked for this new addition do you remember to say hello.

Maybe not totally the best etiquette... but such is the world of Internet.

but if your spend the time to add the person why not send a message with whatever you were going to say ?

We all know having ADD is a requirement to be a webmaster

LOL

sniperwolf · 06-13-2008, 11:21 AM

perhaps they just want you to put in their contacts but has no message in mind to tell you as for the moment... just in case they'll be needing you in the future, they have your contacts...

baddog · 06-13-2008, 11:22 AM

spammers

After Shock Media · 06-13-2008, 11:55 AM

I will add people on occassion and drop them into a group, add a note and not message. Just so if I need it in future I will have it.

emac · 06-13-2008, 12:09 PM

might be for future references.

DigitalPimp · 06-13-2008, 12:21 PM

I do it all the time. Whenever I signup for a program, I add a programs contact into ICQ so that when I do need to contact them I don't have to go searching for their address.

rowan · 06-13-2008, 01:55 PM

Could be that their msg is blocked by ICQ. If they include a URL then there's a good chance you'll never see it.

CDSmith · 06-13-2008, 02:00 PM

I get added like this by 1-3 and sometimes more per day, no message, just added. I also get the odd message from somone not on my list, it's always pure crap. Always.

Definitely spammers at work. I ignore the lot of it. In some extreme cases I add them to my ignore list, and get on with my day.

Porko · 06-13-2008, 02:10 PM

they think that its like myspace "add friends"

MichaelP · 06-13-2008, 02:15 PM

Both Ellisa and Sniperwolf are correct : 2 cents:

IllTestYourGirls · 06-13-2008, 03:15 PM

I always make a point to send a message then add the person. Nothing pisses me off more!

baddog · 06-13-2008, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sniperwolf

perhaps they just want you to put in their contacts but has no message in mind to tell you as for the moment... just in case they'll be needing you in the future, they have your contacts...

Personally, nothing irritates me more than some n00b that requests authorization because they "might" be needing me in the future.

Spunky · 06-13-2008, 06:17 PM

They just get deleted if they dont send a message

tony286 · 06-13-2008, 06:20 PM

I agree it makes no sense.

Rochard · 06-13-2008, 06:25 PM

Sometimes i add people in the industry that I might want to have on my ICQ list but I don't want or need to talk to them at that moment....

IllTestYourGirls · 06-13-2008, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rochard

Sometimes i add people in the industry that I might want to have on my ICQ list but I don't want or need to talk to them at that moment....

Maybe you should tell them that?

baddog · 06-13-2008, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rochard

Sometimes i add people in the industry that I might want to have on my ICQ list but I don't want or need to talk to them at that moment....

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AK · 06-13-2008, 07:52 PM

it can also be icqsux.com

Doctor Feelgood · 06-13-2008, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IllTestYourGirls

Maybe you should tell them that?

im gonna add you to my list and then send you a message that says "i dont need or want to talk to you at the moment"

ive done it, cause im waiting for that person to come online so we can chat.

why? cause if i message you and then 2 days later you get on icq and message me back i will have forgotten what i messaged you in the first place for ...... BITCH

JOKER · 06-13-2008, 08:06 PM

For future reference - I'm doing it all the time, as my Trillian is grouped and has a nice "personal notes" feature.

I don't understand how someone could be irritated by that... just see it as someone taking your business card and writing a note on the back - could lead to future business as well

fris · 06-13-2008, 08:30 PM

fuckin douchebags

baddog · 06-13-2008, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JOKER | JOKEREMPIRE Inc.

For future reference - I'm doing it all the time, as my Trillian is grouped and has a nice "personal notes" feature.

I don't understand how someone could be irritated by that... just see it as someone taking your business card and writing a note on the back - could lead to future business as well

Mainly because there are limits as to how many can be on your list. I have to thin out my list frequently just so new people that want to talk now can be added.

It is nothing personal.

potter · 06-14-2008, 04:58 AM

yeah it's fuckin weird.

VeriSexy · 06-14-2008, 06:19 AM

I hear ya... one of my pet peaves

CDSmith · 06-14-2008, 06:41 AM

Sorry, but when you check their personal ICQ data and it says "russian male - 17" or "chinese female - 37", chances are good that it's not a webmaster. And that's what most of them are... not webmasters.

You people saying "maybe they add you because they want you in their list for later" are out to lunch.

06-13-2008, 10:09 AM	#1
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06-13-2008, 10:10 AM	#2
Brad Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,510	I often wonder the same thing. Anyone know? __________________ Affiliate Manager/Media Buyer ICQ 376 978 529 Skype: bradleyjwscott [email protected]

06-13-2008, 10:18 AM	#4
uno RIP Dodger. BEST.CAT.EVER Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Area Posts: 18,450	I think its for spam bots. I get a lot of random alphanumeric string nicknames trying to add me. __________________ -uno icq: 111-914 CrazyBabe.com - porn art MojoHost - For all your hosting needs, present and future. Tell them I sent ya!

06-13-2008, 10:21 AM	#6
Princess Ellisa Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In my own lil' bubble. Posts: 1,883	If I were to hazard a guess... I would say that it is largely do to the fact that most of the time you add someone to your ICQ because whatever you are doing in that moment requires you to talk them. Most often it is somewhere between an hour and 7 days before that person actually ads you. Usually by then something else all important is consuming your time so until you get back to whatever it was you were doing when you looked for this new addition do you remember to say hello. Maybe not totally the best etiquette... but such is the world of Internet. __________________ Skype: PrincessEllisa1 ellisa at pink label dot .com Princess of Everything, Pink Label

06-13-2008, 11:21 AM	#8
sniperwolf Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 17,743	perhaps they just want you to put in their contacts but has no message in mind to tell you as for the moment... just in case they'll be needing you in the future, they have your contacts... __________________ ~Accepting design works~

06-13-2008, 10:12 AM	#3
Juicy D. Links So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: N.Y. -Long Island -- Posts: 122,992	hehehehe very true man loll

06-13-2008, 11:22 AM	#9
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	spammers

06-13-2008, 11:55 AM	#10
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06-13-2008, 12:09 PM	#11
emac Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 504	might be for future references. __________________ HD Editing and Authoring [Edit Fast\|\|Deliver Faster] ICQ: 458-118-821

06-13-2008, 12:21 PM	#12
DigitalPimp Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 512	I do it all the time. Whenever I signup for a program, I add a programs contact into ICQ so that when I do need to contact them I don't have to go searching for their address.

06-13-2008, 01:55 PM	#13
rowan Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 17,393	Could be that their msg is blocked by ICQ. If they include a URL then there's a good chance you'll never see it.

06-13-2008, 02:00 PM	#14
CDSmith Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Location: My network is hosted at TECHIEMEDIA.net ...Wait, you meant where am I located at? Oh... okay, I'm in Winnipeg, Canada. Oops. :) Posts: 51,460	I get added like this by 1-3 and sometimes more per day, no message, just added. I also get the odd message from somone not on my list, it's always pure crap. Always. Definitely spammers at work. I ignore the lot of it. In some extreme cases I add them to my ignore list, and get on with my day. __________________ *Promote Wildmatch, ImLive, Sexier.com, and more!!* ALWAYS THE HIGHEST PAYOUTS: Big Bux/ImLive SIGNUP ON NOW!!! Put some PUSSYCA$H in your pocket. ICQ me at: 31024634

06-13-2008, 02:10 PM	#15
Porko SeeMyBucks.com Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,014	they think that its like myspace "add friends" __________________

06-13-2008, 02:15 PM	#16
MichaelP Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: QWEBEC Corporate Office Posts: 7,124	Both Ellisa and Sniperwolf are correct : 2 cents:

06-13-2008, 03:15 PM	#17
IllTestYourGirls Ah My Balls Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Under the gold leaf ICQ 388-454-421 Posts: 14,311	I always make a point to send a message then add the person. Nothing pisses me off more! __________________

06-13-2008, 06:17 PM	#19
Spunky I need a beer Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ♠ Toiletville ♠ Posts: 133,940	They just get deleted if they dont send a message __________________ *YOUR INFORMATION HERE*

06-13-2008, 06:20 PM	#20
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	I agree it makes no sense.

06-13-2008, 06:25 PM	#21
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06-13-2008, 08:06 PM	#26
JOKER Facit Omnia Voluntas Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Offshore Posts: 2,105	For future reference - I'm doing it all the time, as my Trillian is grouped and has a nice "personal notes" feature. I don't understand how someone could be irritated by that... just see it as someone taking your business card and writing a note on the back - could lead to future business as well __________________ Facilitation - BizDev - Traffic - Consulting - Marketing Skype: jokerempire \| Silent Circle: joker

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06-14-2008, 04:58 AM	#29
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06-14-2008, 06:19 AM	#30
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06-14-2008, 06:41 AM	#31
CDSmith Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Location: My network is hosted at TECHIEMEDIA.net ...Wait, you meant where am I located at? Oh... okay, I'm in Winnipeg, Canada. Oops. :) Posts: 51,460	Sorry, but when you check their personal ICQ data and it says "russian male - 17" or "chinese female - 37", chances are good that it's not a webmaster. And that's what most of them are... not webmasters. You people saying "maybe they add you because they want you in their list for later" are out to lunch. __________________ *Promote Wildmatch, ImLive, Sexier.com, and more!!* ALWAYS THE HIGHEST PAYOUTS: Big Bux/ImLive SIGNUP ON NOW!!! Put some PUSSYCA$H in your pocket. ICQ me at: 31024634