how many times you just close an icq when all you get is...a hello - GoFuckYourself.com

Phoenix · 10-20-2005, 01:58 PM

just hello

i close them..im not a mind reader..lol

Screaming · 10-20-2005, 02:01 PM

every last 1. i figure them 2 be spam. you would think that all webmasters would be smart enuff to announce "hey im from this and want to do this, this isnt spam" but it seems alot dont

dynastoned · 10-20-2005, 02:01 PM

i usually say hi back then ill get a question.

woj · 10-20-2005, 02:12 PM

I usually ask them what then want, and close it....

RuthB · 10-20-2005, 02:14 PM

whenever I hit up someone I've not spoken to before (or for a while) I'll usually introduce myself and ask how they are.. and wait for a response - I don't want to type an essay and find that that message didn't make it through

ICQ's a funny thing - I get SO many Turkish and Indian guys trying to 'chat' to me it's unreal - but cos I never know who's who I just accept everyone and then ignore/delete if it turns out they're a surfer or spammer - but I'd not close a window if they just said 'hello' unless I knew for sure that they weren't involved in this industry - ynever know where the next bout of great traffic is gonna come from - so why turn down a potential opportunity if it doesn't hurt you to respond?

WiredGuy · 10-20-2005, 02:15 PM

It depends if its from a hot chick or a guy.
WG

Trixxxia · 10-20-2005, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by WiredGuy

It depends if its from a hot chick or a guy.
WG

hahah WG you're too funny.

I don't - normally I add them to my list, say hello back & ask what I can do for them. Since my comp is on 24hrs, 99% of the time it's from a foreign webmaster who has questions before joining but wants to make sure I'm there before they write.

justsexxx · 10-20-2005, 02:22 PM

Maybe I did, to tell you that I saved your dog sig...But ou never replied :D

Phoenix · 10-20-2005, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by justsexxx

Maybe I did, to tell you that I saved your dog sig...But ou never replied :D

ah..lol

i got the dog though..thanks man

Honez · 10-20-2005, 02:27 PM

I say hello back followed with a "how can I help you". 9 times out of 10 it is a legit webmaster or potential webmaster with a question. And if it isn't, the delete and ignore buttons work great

assmunk · 10-20-2005, 02:30 PM

I think just sending a 'hello' is appropriate before telling them your life story, or your plans, ideas, requests, whatever.

why? because it helps to determine whether the person you're babbling to is there or not. 'status' doesnt mean sh*t. :2cents

Zester · 10-20-2005, 02:33 PM

I say in 1 breath: "hi, I'm Zester, I'm promoting ****bucks.net and I just wanted to ask WHY THE FUCK DO YOU GUYS SUCK ASS SO MUCH !?!?!?!"

than I get great support

Sly · 10-20-2005, 02:47 PM

A group of us were talking about this once at some show, I think you were there. I answer all of them but Goddamn is it annoying. What really bothers me is when somebody is from a different part of the world, they know we're in different time zones, yet they don't leave a message. We then continue the conversation over the next 3-4 days.

Please people, leave a message! I use ICQ as an answering machine, it saves both parties a lot of time.

Makingcoin · 10-20-2005, 02:48 PM

Just sent you a message!

smack · 10-20-2005, 02:49 PM

i hate that shit. one of the guys i work with has a bad habit of just saying "Sup?" then disspearing for a half an hour.

i get text messages like that all the time too. i don't feel like playing 20 questions to figure out wtf you want. combine two sentences, it's easy. look.

"What's up? I had a question about [Insert Topic here]"

see, there you go, your greeting, and your reason for contacting me all in on simple little line.

adultchica · 10-20-2005, 02:50 PM

I don't reply to just hellos. It's usually a spammer. Announce yourself!

kenny · 10-20-2005, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honez

I say hello back followed with a "how can I help you". 9 times out of 10 it is a legit webmaster or potential webmaster with a question. And if it isn't, the delete and ignore buttons work great

Yeah I mean really.. it isn't that hard

myjah · 10-20-2005, 02:52 PM

Never. I never intentionally close an ICQ without responding to it first.

Phoenix · 10-20-2005, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makingcoin

Just sent you a message!

i dont answer newbies

Sly · 10-20-2005, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smack

i hate that shit. one of the guys i work with has a bad habit of just saying "Sup?" then disspearing for a half an hour.

i get text messages like that all the time too. i don't feel like playing 20 questions to figure out wtf you want. combine two sentences, it's easy. look.

"What's up? I had a question about [Insert Topic here]"

see, there you go, your greeting, and your reason for contacting me all in on simple little line.

"Hey, I'm one of your affiliates, was wondering if I could get a password?"

Short, pretty, to the point, and sweet. Just like me.

woj · 10-20-2005, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by assmunk

I think just sending a 'hello' is appropriate before telling them your life story, or your plans, ideas, requests, whatever.

why? because it helps to determine whether the person you're babbling to is there or not. 'status' doesnt mean sh*t. :2cents

A "Hello, this is assmunk from gfy" would probably work 10x better though...

Monique Niccole · 10-20-2005, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WEGRuth

ICQ's a funny thing - I get SO many Turkish and Indian guys trying to 'chat' to me it's unreal -

I get that on Skype -- either wanting to flirt or practice English. So many and so annoying that I've started ignoring most Skype calls. Unless I know you and know you're calling, I think you should do a text chat intro before you do voice. Maybe I'm picky.

Makingcoin · 10-20-2005, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phoenix

i dont answer newbies

ronaldo · 10-20-2005, 03:03 PM

"Hello PlugInFeeds-Ron"

"Hello [insert name]"

"I have something I want to tell you PlugInFeeds-Ron"

"What would you like to tell me [insert name]?"

"I have something I want to tell you PlugInFeeds-Ron"

"Welcome to my ignore list [insert name]"

assmunk · 10-20-2005, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woj

A "Hello, this is assmunk from gfy" would probably work 10x better though...

wasn't that what i said to you the first time we talked?

(hint:the answer is YES IT WAS) :D

baddog · 10-20-2005, 03:24 PM

When you get a phone call, don't you respond "hello?"

That is how I would initiate an ICQ conversation, just making sure someone is there.

Of course, you have to be authorized to contact me, so I get zero spam . . . except from people already authorized

Dalai lama · 10-20-2005, 03:25 PM

Unless I can answer them right away I close them.

10-20-2005, 01:58 PM	#1
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RuthB Let's Get Paxumized! Industry Role: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 7,247	whenever I hit up someone I've not spoken to before (or for a while) I'll usually introduce myself and ask how they are.. and wait for a response - I don't want to type an essay and find that that message didn't make it through ICQ's a funny thing - I get SO many Turkish and Indian guys trying to 'chat' to me it's unreal - but cos I never know who's who I just accept everyone and then ignore/delete if it turns out they're a surfer or spammer - but I'd not close a window if they just said 'hello' unless I knew for sure that they weren't involved in this industry - ynever know where the next bout of great traffic is gonna come from - so why turn down a potential opportunity if it doesn't hurt you to respond? __________________ Send & Receive Mass Global Payments - Mass P2P/Wire/EFT/SEPA - Adult Industry Friendly - Award Winning Payment Service - Fast, Reliable & Secure! Paxum ...... Paxum Bank Email: [email protected] ~ Telegram: PaxumRuth

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10-20-2005, 02:47 PM	#13
Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,329	A group of us were talking about this once at some show, I think you were there. I answer all of them but Goddamn is it annoying. What really bothers me is when somebody is from a different part of the world, they know we're in different time zones, yet they don't leave a message. We then continue the conversation over the next 3-4 days. Please people, leave a message! I use ICQ as an answering machine, it saves both parties a lot of time. __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Windows VPS now available Great for TSS, Nifty Stats, remote work, virtual assistants, etc. Click here for more details.

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10-20-2005, 02:49 PM	#15
smack Push Porn Like Weight. Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Inside .NET Posts: 10,652	i hate that shit. one of the guys i work with has a bad habit of just saying "Sup?" then disspearing for a half an hour. i get text messages like that all the time too. i don't feel like playing 20 questions to figure out wtf you want. combine two sentences, it's easy. look. "What's up? I had a question about [Insert Topic here]" see, there you go, your greeting, and your reason for contacting me all in on simple little line. __________________ Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war.

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10-20-2005, 02:52 PM	#18
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10-20-2005, 03:03 PM	#24
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10-20-2005, 03:24 PM	#26
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	When you get a phone call, don't you respond "hello?" That is how I would initiate an ICQ conversation, just making sure someone is there. Of course, you have to be authorized to contact me, so I get zero spam . . . except from people already authorized

10-20-2005, 03:25 PM	#27
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