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How does the "Friends" system work?

Started By TheMicroPlanet , Jan 6 2020 4:14 PM

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#1 Offline TheMicroPlanet - Posted January 6 2020 - 4:14 PM

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As some of you probably know, i'm relatively new to this forum and don't know much about it. However, when I signed up, I was only coming here exclusively for helpful info, not really to make friends (if some of you are wondering why I haven't answered your friend requests, this is kind of the reason). BUT I don't want to make it look like i'm ignoring anyone, so I just want to know how the thing works (I couldn't find anything on Friends in the forums so I thought i'd ask), and then maybe i'll consider having friends. But once again, and please don't take this the wrong way: I'm here (primarily) for information, not relation.


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#2 Offline ponerinecat - Posted January 6 2020 - 4:43 PM

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As some of you probably know, i'm relatively new to this forum and don't know much about it. However, when I signed up, I was only coming here exclusively for helpful info, not really to make friends (if some of you are wondering why I haven't answered your friend requests, this is kind of the reason). BUT I don't want to make it look like i'm ignoring anyone, so I just want to know how the thing works (I couldn't find anything on Friends in the forums so I thought i'd ask), and then maybe i'll consider having friends. But once again, and please don't take this the wrong way: I'm here (primarily) for information, not relation.

Its just that. Friends. I don't believe it does anything else, but I don't know, I don't have any experience with the system. It helps if you plan to meet with someone, I guess.


#3 Offline TheMicroPlanet - Posted January 6 2020 - 4:44 PM

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Well, what I really meant was what's the difference between normal users and friends?


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#4 Offline Reacker - Posted January 6 2020 - 5:21 PM

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I don't think that the friends system really does anything useful. It seems to exist just to exist.


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#5 Offline ponerinecat - Posted January 6 2020 - 7:18 PM

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I know, you can show off the fact that people actually like you.


#6 Offline NickAnter - Posted January 6 2020 - 7:47 PM

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Simply another asset to the forum. It's also just a way to show that you enjoy the person's posts, aside from the like button.  I never bother too much with it.  I just set it as anyone can friend, no need for a request.


Hi there! I went on a 6 month or so hiatus, in part due, and in part cause of the death of my colonies. 

However, I went back to the Sierras, and restarted my collection, which is now as follows:

Aphaenogaster uinta, Camponotus vicinus, Camponotus modoc, Formica cf. aserva, Formica cf. micropthalma, Formica cf. manni, Formica subpolita, Formica cf. subaenescens, Lasius americanus, Manica invidia, Pogonomyrmex salinus, Pogonomyrmex sp. 1, Solenopsis validiuscula, & Solenopsis sp. 3 (new Sierra variant). 

#7 Offline RushmoreAnts - Posted January 7 2020 - 3:32 PM

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It's basically 'liking' the person instead of a post.


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"God made..... all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds (including ants). And God saw that it was good. Genesis 1:25 NIV version

 

Keeping:

Tetramorium immigrans

Formica cf. pallidefulva, cf. incerta, cf. argentea

Formica cf. aserva, cf. subintegra

Pogonomyrmex occidentalis

Pheidole bicarinata

Myrmica sp.

Lasius neoniger, brevicornis

#8 Offline Lazarus - Posted January 7 2020 - 5:15 PM

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It can come in handy if you want to look up a 'friend's recent posts or send a private message. Nothing crucial. I wouldn't worry about not using the feature.

 

The only thing that matter is is that you find useful information on this site and share new information if you think it is worthy.


Edited by Lazarus, January 7 2020 - 5:16 PM.

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