Rudeness on ICQ

Lemmy · 2005-08-08, 10:06 AM

When I get an authorization request on ICQ that I'm not expecting from a person I don't know I ask them why (to weed out spammers etc). Here's a transcript from a convo I just had:

Quote:

Lemmy (09:37 AM) :
Give me a reason why I should authorize you.
RachaelStar (10:00 AM) :
you aint gotta authorise me you fool
RachaelStar (10:00 AM) :
total idiot
Lemmy (10:00 AM) :
Then why did you ask?
RachaelStar (10:00 AM) :
I was gonna ask for a link exchange
RachaelStar (10:00 AM) :
but you have a stink attitude
RachaelStar (10:01 AM) :
so Im glad we never got that far
RachaelStar (10:01 AM) :
cya
Lemmy (10:01 AM) :
Calling me a fool is a bad start I think...
RachaelStar (10:01 AM) :
yeah well you are
RachaelStar (10:01 AM) :
anywayI have things to do bye

LOL

MrYum · 2005-08-08, 10:40 AM

Yea...that definitely sounds like someone you want to do some link trades with...NOT!

What a tool

SirMoby · 2005-08-08, 10:59 AM

I think you should find out about thier domains so that you can post them to make sure that no of your friends do a link exchange with such an ass.

MorganGrayson · 2005-08-08, 11:05 AM

I read that and my flabber is gasted. |ohhhhh|

That is one of the most amazing pieces of stupidity I've ever seen. To be that...oh, my...*that* amazingly rude to someone you intend to ask a favor of.

Lemmy · 2005-08-08, 11:24 AM

I haven't a clue who this person is, but I guess by revealing his/her personality like this he/she did me a favour; better to find out now then after I put up all their links.

Agent · 2005-08-08, 11:31 AM

I think the "Give me a reason why I should authorize you." question might have been a little too blunt for them and sent them off into a world of hate

I launch ICQ when I reboot then close it again. I like Messenger.

Lemmy · 2005-08-08, 11:33 AM

Yeah, I can possibly understand that, but all they had to do was say, "Hi, I'm interested in some trades".

Vink · 2005-08-08, 11:51 AM

This chick thought she was on Ricky Lake. Look how she spelled out her want-a-be street slang.
We live in a time when "the kids" think it's cool to disrespect people. Yes, I know I sound like Hank Hill.

Surfn · 2005-08-08, 01:03 PM

Such is the time we live

Thank goodness for DOS nukes

natalie · 2005-08-08, 05:37 PM

I think the first line did put her off side, she jumped on the defensive. Its one big problem with online messages, we shorten things, become possessive of our time and then people tend to misread what we say. I have it happen quite a bit.

juggernaut · 2005-08-08, 06:30 PM

I think its funny. Another day in the world of the net. lol. You should see some of my conversation with the super smart cam girls.

digifan · 2005-08-08, 09:26 PM

Her loss... my question is :who are you and what can I do for you?" It can be scary too sometimes

Useless · 2005-08-08, 09:32 PM

I usually ask if they swallow.

If I don't recognize their name, I usually just ignore them.

sue-fl · 2005-08-08, 10:02 PM

That is why I don't like ICQ people always asking to be on my list that I don't even know. It's just a pain in the ass to me. I have it on now as I'm trying to reach a sponsor that is not responding...

MrYum · 2005-08-08, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sue-fl

That is why I don't like ICQ people always asking to be on my list that I don't even know. It's just a pain in the ass to me. I have it on now as I'm trying to reach a sponsor that is not responding...

You can configure ICQ to weed out the vast majority of the spammers/scammers/assclowns...

Running in invisible mode (so only those on your contact list can even see you're online)...and requiring authorization to be added to anyone's list helps a ton!

sue-fl · 2005-08-09, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrYum

You can configure ICQ to weed out the vast majority of the spammers/scammers/assclowns...

Running in invisible mode (so only those on your contact list can even see you're online)...and requiring authorization to be added to anyone's list helps a ton!

Thanks MrYum! I guess thats my you learn something new everyday lesson today! I never really checked it out as I only downloaded it because a lot of people said it would help in this business.

MrYum · 2005-08-09, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sue-fl

Thanks MrYum! I guess thats my you learn something new everyday lesson today! I never really checked it out as I only downloaded it because a lot of people said it would help in this business.

Glad to be of assistance Sue

ICQ used to drive me nuts with all the assclowns spamming the damn thing. Now, don't recall having gotten one of those messages for at least a couple months

amber438 · 2005-08-09, 03:24 PM

I'm invisible all the time too and that helps quite a lot!

Useless · 2005-08-09, 05:08 PM

I've found leaving it off until MML calls and swears at you for not turning ICQ on works pretty well for cutting down spam as well.

Surfn · 2005-08-09, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amber438

I'm invisible all the time too and that helps quite a lot!

So that's why I can't see you!! |clown|

2005-08-08, 10:40 AM	#2
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2005-08-08, 11:05 AM	#4
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2005-08-08, 11:24 AM	#5
Lemmy You can now put whatever you want in this space :) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Next door to a kid with a moped. Posts: 1,492	I haven't a clue who this person is, but I guess by revealing his/her personality like this he/she did me a favour; better to find out now then after I put up all their links. __________________ BUY MY PORNSITES!

2005-08-08, 11:31 AM	#6
Agent You can now put whatever you want in this space :) Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 631	I think the "Give me a reason why I should authorize you." question might have been a little too blunt for them and sent them off into a world of hate I launch ICQ when I reboot then close it again. I like Messenger. __________________ Brihana.com

2005-08-08, 11:33 AM	#7
Lemmy You can now put whatever you want in this space :) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Next door to a kid with a moped. Posts: 1,492	Yeah, I can possibly understand that, but all they had to do was say, "Hi, I'm interested in some trades". __________________ BUY MY PORNSITES!

2005-08-08, 10:59 AM	#3
SirMoby Jim? I heard he's a dirty pornographer. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 2,706	I think you should find out about thier domains so that you can post them to make sure that no of your friends do a link exchange with such an ass.

2005-08-08, 11:51 AM	#8
Vink Trying is the first step towards failure Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Van Nuys CA Posts: 124	This chick thought she was on Ricky Lake. Look how she spelled out her want-a-be street slang. We live in a time when "the kids" think it's cool to disrespect people. Yes, I know I sound like Hank Hill.

2005-08-08, 01:03 PM	#9
Surfn If you don’t take a chance the Angels won’t dance Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Earth on occasion Posts: 8,812	Such is the time we live Thank goodness for DOS nukes __________________ Surfn's Links Are you a partner?

2005-08-08, 05:37 PM	#10
natalie Whoo! 9/10 the way to buddy plays in "The Christ from Oz"! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 921	I think the first line did put her off side, she jumped on the defensive. Its one big problem with online messages, we shorten things, become possessive of our time and then people tend to misread what we say. I have it happen quite a bit. __________________ No 2257 woes with Retroraunch Submit to my Punani And my Pink Pussy

2005-08-08, 06:30 PM	#11
juggernaut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central Jersey! If I was rich and powerful I would dress as my avatar does. Posts: 1,448	I think its funny. Another day in the world of the net. lol. You should see some of my conversation with the super smart cam girls.

2005-08-08, 09:26 PM	#12
digifan ...and since we know an end will come it makes our living so much fun Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: In your dreams, baby Posts: 3,835	Her loss... my question is :who are you and what can I do for you?" It can be scary too sometimes __________________ Webair Rocks

2005-08-08, 09:32 PM	#13
Useless Certified Nice Person Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Dirty Undies, NY Posts: 11,268	I usually ask if they swallow. If I don't recognize their name, I usually just ignore them. __________________ Click here to purchase a bridge I'm selling.

2005-08-08, 10:02 PM	#14
sue-fl You can now put whatever you want in this space :) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 2,837	That is why I don't like ICQ people always asking to be on my list that I don't even know. It's just a pain in the ass to me. I have it on now as I'm trying to reach a sponsor that is not responding...

2005-08-09, 03:24 PM	#18
amber438 Whatever don't kill ya makes ya stronger... Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New York Posts: 820	I'm invisible all the time too and that helps quite a lot! __________________ Red Hot Links Red Hot Galleries

2005-08-09, 05:08 PM	#19
Useless Certified Nice Person Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Dirty Undies, NY Posts: 11,268	I've found leaving it off until MML calls and swears at you for not turning ICQ on works pretty well for cutting down spam as well. __________________ Click here to purchase a bridge I'm selling.