I know that this will only affect those who it doesn't pertain to, but in all honesty:

No, I don't want to join your group.
No, I don't want to be your friend.
No, I won't publicize random shit for you.

This is how relationships work.

Person A sees something about Person B that is captivating. Person A approaches Person B and says something witty or endearing. Person B exchanges words with Person A. Person A and B continue to exchange words and pleasantries. Sooner or later Person A and B become friends.

Relationships do NOT work this way:

FRIENDREQUESTFRIENDREQUESTFRIENDREQUESTFRIENDREQUEST
FRIENDREQUESTFRIENDREQUESTFRIENDREQUESTFRIENDREQUEST
FRIENDREQUESTFRIENDREQUESTFRIENDREQ...

I know that this will only affect those who it doesn't pertain to, but in all honesty:

No, I don't want to join your group.
No, I don't want to be your friend.
No, I won't publicize random shit for you.

This is how relationships work.

Person A sees something about Person B that is captivating. Person A approaches Person B and says something witty or endearing. Person B exchanges words with Person A. Person A and B continue to exchange words and pleasantries. Sooner or later Person A and B become friends.

Relationships do NOT work this way:

FRIENDREQUESTFRIENDREQUESTFRIENDREQUESTFRIENDREQUEST
FRIENDREQUESTFRIENDREQUESTFRIENDREQUESTFRIENDREQUEST
FRIENDREQUESTFRIENDREQUESTFRIENDREQUESTFRIENDREQUEST
FRIENDREQUESTFRIENDREQUESTFRIENDREQUESTFRIENDREQUEST

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