5 Types of Silly FB Askers

Social networking sites are now part of our daily routine. You see everyone spends time in front of a screen, updates his status, shares his thoughts, and uploads pictures. I believe, the famous and most commonly used social network is Facebook. I avow, I spend 40% of my day surfing this blue website.

The primal purpose of Facebook is to connect people, particularly to put related people inside a circle. But I think, this opportunity has been taken advantage of by many people. Well, I would not include 2 strangers who eventually became love birds with the help of FB. There are "some" who go beyond. Some are annoying that you could just plonk them into your block list and some are funny that you could offer them the seen zone (a bit harsh).

I will share the 5 types of silly Askers I often encounter on FB. Here are they:

1.) Thumbs up Asker

"Please like my default picture" - This kind of message can be found in every inbox. Raising an eyebrow would be my initial reaction. But this asker can persuade me to spare him the blue thumb. I would return his effort into clicking my name and typing his message. So, there you go. I hope I make him happy!

2.) Put-my-name-on-it Asker (Fansign)

Frankly, this kind of request gives me tingling feeling. But c'mon! Take the word "FAN". I am not a crackbrain yet to entertain the idea that I have a fan. Sometimes I feel like doing it though. Still I feel like I do not have the right to pose in front of a lens while I hold a sign with his name on it. Na-uh!

3.) Hype Asker

"Please promote my account/profile" - This is causing me a little bit of vexation. I am not going to blow a space on my timeline just to puff your profile, so you can gain followers/friends. Unless you are missing because you've been seeking your swollen face you dropped somewhere else and lost track. You cannot turn me into a gullible girl.

4.) Métier Asker

Most people would advise us to grab each opportunity that comes our way. I am flattered, of course. However, in a virtual world where fraud and prank are pervasive, you cannot just give a nod forthwith. I am vain but that does not mean I always accept invitation from professional photographers. Honestly, I'd rather be shot by my sister or my father than by the pro. I'm a bit shy, yah know! Lol!

Filipino community here in Saudi Arabia frequently organizes basketball league. Humbly, I've been receiving invitations from various teams to be their muse which I had to reject. I deem myself too old for this kind of competition and just give other girls the chance to showcase what they got.

5.) Annoying Digit Asker

How would you feel when an unknown person (not even on your list of friends) PM-ed you and asked for your number? Most peeving asker ever! How about an acquaintance asking for your personal number? Not all my friends know my personal number. Why don't you await our friendship to level up before you stimulate your nerves in discovering my number? Unless there is a serious business we need to talk about.

Social networking sites were made so as to create a fast and easy communication. However, there are responsibilities that we must consider and limitations that we must be aware of. There is always a right time, a right place/website, and a right person for befriending, inviting, anything.

I am sorry if you find me uppity. Let me just remind you that this page is personal and things stated here are subjective. If you hate, please close the tab and proceed with facebooking. ;)