tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post8075271946303896045..comments2024-01-12T11:26:35.176-05:00Comments on Working Stiffs: OUTLAWS OF LOVEWorking Stiffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03270595837074553752noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-15749778235725373452011-09-19T11:24:14.491-04:002011-09-19T11:24:14.491-04:00I've had my share of them. Most seem to be Afr...I've had my share of them. Most seem to be African. And most seem to have missed that I'm married, even though my husband is on FB and shows up, prominently, face and all, on my page. I'm sorry to say I've started unfriending some of them, because they insist on chatting with me - which I don't want to do; my mother told me not to talk to strangers, and I don't know these folks - and when I don't, or say no, a few get downright abusive. One fella kept asking me if I was just another racist white. The thing is, I get a lot of readers wanting to friend me, and I don't want to be rude and say "If I don't actually know you, then sorry."Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01442754671445893599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-69493074180869606762011-09-16T14:27:28.037-04:002011-09-16T14:27:28.037-04:00I didn't know you COULD turn off your poke but...I didn't know you COULD turn off your poke button. Hmmm...Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02755947919433555176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-71817979877919010122011-09-16T14:22:09.301-04:002011-09-16T14:22:09.301-04:00I've had trouble posting on these boards latel...I've had trouble posting on these boards lately, glad to see it took.Cherylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08763406432111707494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-12184016716301534922011-09-16T14:19:32.886-04:002011-09-16T14:19:32.886-04:00Well said, Annette and Ramona! From Cheryl William...Well said, Annette and Ramona! From Cheryl WilliamsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-44517571960776203912011-09-16T13:44:02.182-04:002011-09-16T13:44:02.182-04:00PS - Donnell, I turned off my "poke" but...PS - Donnell, I turned off my "poke" button. <br /><br />I hope that's not too personal. ;)Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00627775403015684868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-12413357732333063792011-09-16T13:31:44.542-04:002011-09-16T13:31:44.542-04:00Kathy, you've been reading Dave Barry's Bo...Kathy, you've been reading Dave Barry's Book of Bad Songs again! (One of my personal favorites.)<br /><br />Pat, I'm always happy to see you on FB. You, too, Donnell!<br /><br />You're right--despite all the warnings, people still fall for scams. At least we are getting some laughs out of this one.Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00627775403015684868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-33425359394128683512011-09-16T12:49:27.617-04:002011-09-16T12:49:27.617-04:00Oh you two.... I've been attracted to you for ...Oh you two.... I've been attracted to you for some time now. :) LOL LOL Hysterical. I'm feeling left out. I've been poked twice now, and that's scary enough. I never keep my chat light on, and I've gotten a couple. But you two are truly Outlaws of Love! <br /><br />Fun blog with serious underlying topic! Sad to say but someone somewhere is replying to these losers.Donnell Ann Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943037206984648849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-48582603474178210472011-09-16T11:36:13.980-04:002011-09-16T11:36:13.980-04:00I agree with Annette and Ramona. I do like FB. Not...I agree with Annette and Ramona. I do like FB. Not that I'm on it every day, but when I feel like being there, I have a good time.<br />When it comes to those weirdos, I'm glad for my delete key.<br />PatgPatghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01046665022709722606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-89290935778634281312011-09-16T09:55:58.850-04:002011-09-16T09:55:58.850-04:00These are great! The whole thing makes me think o...These are great! The whole thing makes me think of the "Pompatus" of love - a made up word that also references the Gangsters of Love.Kathy Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10438673852510151518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-67924641844446182412011-09-16T07:52:08.318-04:002011-09-16T07:52:08.318-04:00I'm with Ramona. I feel so much more in touch ...I'm with Ramona. I feel so much more in touch with friends, family, and the writing community thanks to Facebook. For someone who grew up in (and still lives in) farm country with not a lot in the way of neighbors, Facebook lets me feel like I'm surrounded by them. <br /><br />And, yes, some of them are definitely whackadoodles.Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02755947919433555176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-89893127276309635152011-09-16T07:29:43.076-04:002011-09-16T07:29:43.076-04:00Gina, you prove that different strokes thing, beca...Gina, you prove that different strokes thing, because my reaction would be, "Really? What kind of sandwich?"<br /><br />Despite the over-eager charmers, I love Facebook. For someone like me, who works at home and lives far away from family, it's a great connector. I also have Friends who post the best links to business and writing articles. There's no way I'd catch those without Facebook. <br /><br />But like any community, in real life or online, it has its drawbacks--and whackadoodles.Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00627775403015684868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-30959314320014910692011-09-16T07:11:06.403-04:002011-09-16T07:11:06.403-04:00Amusing post, Ramona and Annette. I knew there wa...Amusing post, Ramona and Annette. I knew there was a good reason I've been avoiding Facebook - other than the deadly dull descriptions of people's every move, of course. Even if I love you dearly, I don't giving a flying f**k whether or not you're making a sandwich or eating one. <br /><br />That said, I guess I'm missing out on some interesting come-ons, linguistic quirks that put those guys a cut above the drunks who shout at me enticingly while pee-ing in the alley. [An offer I can definitely refuse!]<br /><br />And, yes, I suspect those would-be Romeos take their leads from groups. I know the Nigerian scammers do. Once an international organization I belong to had my name backwards in its on-line member list. I got dozens of emails about my rich dead relative, Mr. Gina. And professional listings - I find it hard to believe anyone has heard so much about my legal skills when the email begins, "Dear Mr. Sestak."Ginanoreply@blogger.com