So, I joined Facebook after years of saying "Oh no, never, not me, no siree, I have a life".
And am now receiving friend requests from all and sundry. Trouble is I'm not sure who half of them are. BGB was kind enough to tell me one of them was Roota, but that's about all I've sussed. There's even someone from school and I haven't a fucking clue.

A couple are obviously b3ta types (the use of b3ta usernames kind of gives them away) but the rest... no idea.

Is this normal? And should I have a glass of wine?
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Tue 30 Mar 2010, 19:27, 43 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Yes, and yes.
There's about fifteen people on my friend list who I'd completely, entirely forgotten about. And some b3tans. Just message them asking who the fuck they are. Job done.
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Tue 30 Mar 2010, 19:37, Reply)

I may have to do that.
"I'm flattered that you want to be my pixellated chum on the internet but I have absolutely no fucking clue who you are. Would it be terribly vulgar of me if I asked you to give me more detail"?
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Tue 30 Mar 2010, 19:55, Reply)

That's it exactly.
Oh, and never add anyone you don't actually know. Randoms always end up being really odd.
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Tue 30 Mar 2010, 20:02, Reply)

I figured.
I'll stick with people I know IRL and b3tans I think.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Tue 30 Mar 2010, 20:04, Reply)

I have this problem
as LARPers never know each others' real names. Problem is, if you message them and the answer is "I am ... remember?" you feel like a dick when you don't
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Tue 30 Mar 2010, 20:59, Reply)

have some wine
it is normal

I'm the one whose profile pic is them stood in the dark with a guitar ;-)
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 30 Mar 2010, 19:38, Reply)

alright Vipros

( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Tue 30 Mar 2010, 19:41, Reply)

alright Noel
glad you are coming down at the weekend
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 30 Mar 2010, 19:44, Reply)

I'm a lovely combination of amazingly excited and shit-scared
I'm driving down and back which is a novelty in itself. We'll be there a couple of days beforehand and a couple after and I plan to get plenty of walking in if the weather isn't too horrendous.
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Tue 30 Mar 2010, 19:52, Reply)

It'll be the most fun you can have with your clothes on.
If your idea of fun with clothes on is getting drunk with people from the internet.
( wanderlust, Tue 30 Mar 2010, 19:55, Reply)

That's cetainly my idea of fun.

( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Tue 30 Mar 2010, 19:56, Reply)

Hey!
That does sound like fun, clothes or not.
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Tue 30 Mar 2010, 19:57, Reply)

I'm like a small child at christmas at the moment.
Just waiting for father clendrix to empty her sack into my stocking.
Oh god, oh god, oh god I might go to sleep now so tomorrow comes quicker and the weekend will be closer.
( wanderlust, Tue 30 Mar 2010, 20:01, Reply)

ah how sweet :-)
mildly nervous that all you other buggers who'll be there when I get down already know each other and will have settled in somewhat.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 30 Mar 2010, 21:26, Reply)

That is to be honest tremendous fun

( Boss Keloid Got your mother's maiden name tattooed on my arm, Tue 30 Mar 2010, 19:57, Reply)

I've already sussed you out.
The beard kinda gives the whole thing away.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Tue 30 Mar 2010, 19:52, Reply)

it does somewhat
it works as a handy disguise for people I used to know though.

Bumped into my old head of sixth form the other day however and he recognised me immediately. The man is an absolute legend, one of the greatest people I've ever met.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 30 Mar 2010, 21:28, Reply)

What is this "going to Dunstable" thing?
Is it a euphemism for shagging up the rusty sherriff's badge or taking a dump?
( Tourette's ( . )( . ) has a monkey hair in her fried egg, Tue 30 Mar 2010, 19:44, Reply)

it's a multi-purpose euphemism

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 30 Mar 2010, 19:44, Reply)

Thanks!
I read the thread after it'd died the other day and came to the conclusion it was probably bum related.
( Tourette's ( . )( . ) has a monkey hair in her fried egg, Tue 30 Mar 2010, 19:47, Reply)

IT WAS MY IDEA.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Tue 30 Mar 2010, 23:35, Reply)

Shirting was your idea.
You invented it.

Monty and Bowie, sitting in a tree.

S.H.I.R.T.I.NG.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Tue 30 Mar 2010, 23:50, Reply)

Argh my rhythm is broken!

( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Wed 31 Mar 2010, 6:17, Reply)

b3ta.com/search/answers?q=Dunstable
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Tue 30 Mar 2010, 19:54, Reply)

I know how you feel.
My blue tooth name on my phone is B3tarded, and I always hope to meet a b3tan this way.
( willenium Fist bump for verification, Tue 30 Mar 2010, 19:45, Reply)

I reckon I spotted about 13 b3tans on your friend list
Not that I'm a stalker in any way. Nope, no sirree bob.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Tue 30 Mar 2010, 19:53, Reply)

Does this mean you're on the list then. Podders old bean?

( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Tue 30 Mar 2010, 19:56, Reply)

Nope, was just having a bit of a stalk
Hang on...
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Tue 30 Mar 2010, 19:57, Reply)

Haha, I asked Al and DiT
"WHO is this person I have had suggested to me? I am assuming he is a B3tan?"
And then phewed when it wasn't Edmund.
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Tue 30 Mar 2010, 20:34, Reply)

Aww, I would have been amused if it had been
Almost a shame it wasn't.
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Tue 30 Mar 2010, 20:40, Reply)

That's possibly the nicest thing anyone has said to me all day.

( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Tue 30 Mar 2010, 20:42, Reply)

Any time kid

( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Tue 30 Mar 2010, 20:45, Reply)

It's a long time since anyone called me "kid".
Although I'm looking at old school mates pics on the upcoming school reunion page, and by Christ I've aged well compared to some of 'em!
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Tue 30 Mar 2010, 20:54, Reply)

Oh, wait....
I got a recommendation from a b3tan this morning. Was that you?
( Batshitmentalist is sane for once, Tue 30 Mar 2010, 21:05, Reply)

Don't think so.
Unless it was an automatic thing.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Tue 30 Mar 2010, 21:17, Reply)

I just cancelled my Myspace account
Felt great.
I'm getting really good at letting go of things.
I might get rid of some clutter after Easter. Not pretty clutter. Just useless clutter.
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Tue 30 Mar 2010, 21:12, Reply)

This sounds like a great idea
To Myspace!
(PenguinOfDeath is Scottish, and most likely angry, Tue 30 Mar 2010, 21:22, Reply)

You won't regret it

( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Tue 30 Mar 2010, 21:28, Reply)

Ms Chickenlady
recommended I befriend you but as I only befriend people I've met in real life have had some bad experiences meeting northerners on the t'internet I declined. Plus I hate your fucking guts.
( djtrialprice, Tue 30 Mar 2010, 22:08, Reply)

Hahahahahaha :o)
Northern? You're fucking Scottish! You don't get much more Northern than that!

But, as you are a fellow Mode fan, you know...
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Tue 30 Mar 2010, 22:15, Reply)

I meant
notherern englanders (or southerners as I prefer to call them).

DM FTW!
( djtrialprice, Tue 30 Mar 2010, 22:57, Reply)

Facebook is a load of old sweaty bollocks.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Tue 30 Mar 2010, 23:36, Reply)

How come you haven't signed-up yet then?
Dum dum dum de dun dun
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Wed 31 Mar 2010, 6:19, Reply)