5 Surefire Ways to Piss Me Off on StumbleUpon
Every blogger concerned about his blog’s exposure and traffic levels has a StumbleUpon account, right? Oh, you don’t? Then you should. But never mind that, let me tell you about some less happier experiences on StumbleUpon.
I’m one of those StumbleUpon users that usually discovers and votes on pages when he has time, when he finds something really interesting, or to help out his SU friends. But sometimes, being friendly and willing to help is not enough, sometimes, somebody has to take it over the top. Here are 5 guaranteed ways to piss me off on StumbleUpon.
Method One
You visit my profile, do a bit of research and message me, telling me how much you love my stumbles and my blog, and how much you’d love to be SU buddies. Flattering right? After reading the message I’m checking if that person has added me as a friend and I find that he didn’t.
So why would you expect me to add you first when you’re the one approaching me? Add me, and If I’m convinced I might add you back. That’s how it goes.
Method Two
Starts exactly like method one, messages and flattering included. Only that this time, the user added you as a friend. That’s pretty nice, let’s add him/her back, which you do. Two days later – surprise! – you’ve been removed by that user from the friends list. This basically means you’re his fan now, while he/her is some kind of a SU god. Dirty move right? You know what to do next.
Method Three
We’re friends, and as friends do, I like to help out. You ask me once to discover a story, ask me if I can review a page, all good. But with time, you see that I’ve voted on most of your stories, so you start sending 6-7 review requests per day, 2 or 3 out of the same website, and probably you’ll throw in a discovery too. OK, when was the last time I’ve asked you to help me out? 2 weeks ago! Let’s keep things fair play.
Method Four
We’re friends and you send me stories to stumble and review. I’m OK with that, and sincerely, most times I take the time to check the page out and post a SU review too. I know it helps a lot.
When my time comes to ask for you help, you hurry to hit that thumb up button. Good, I can understand that once, twice, but every time? A review for a thumb sometimes does not seam like a good deal.
Method Five
We’re friends and the friendly SU activity goes just great, but there’s something that you do that I really hate. I understand that we’re best friends and all that, but do you really have to send me “hug” and “thank you” pictures and messages every 30 minutes? Once is nice. Twice is flattering. More is spam.
And to understand why this attitude is so frustrating check this: StumbleUpon sends email notifications when you receive private messages, which is great. The problem is that the only link contained in that email is a link to their sponsorship page (smart isn’t it?). From there to my inbox I have to click 2 more times only to find a message saying the same thing as the one before and the one before that. And that’s frustrating.
Respect Your Friends
So, dear friends and StumbleUpon users, be careful how you treat your friends because that “Remove from friends” button is pretty accessible. Give without asking anything in return and you’re guaranteed to receive more than you would have expected.
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Great post. How about writing one on Digg? The Digg-ers really annoy me with their shout spamming and whatnot. I get like 6-15 shouts per day, and half of them never Digg *my* shouts…
I don’t think it’s fair
“I understand that we’re best friends and all that, but do you really have to send me “hug” and “thank you” pictures and messages every 30 minutes? Once is nice.”
We must have the same “friend”. Even more bizarre when it’s a guy.
Because the deluge of requests I get, I have to be strict about what I thumb up, so in my profile, I explain that unless they send me stuff related to my tags, they get ignored…
so true dear. sometimes i feel just like this!
redwall_hp – I’m not a big fan of Digg. Mainly because of what you said.
Wayne – These days you never knwo who’s who on SU. I see guys with girls’ avatars so… Anyway, you’re right, I took have to be more careful about stumbling more in my line of tags.
Thanks for dropping by all of you!
Well You spoke my mind really sick of some people on stumble great to know you I’ve subscribed you on SU. Great blog
Great Article,
I think you’ve hit the nail on the head. I’ve written about SU before and really concentrated on the concept of mutual respect. Treat your SU friends like you do friends in real life, with respect and most of them will help you out.
That’s true, i haven’t used my stumbleupon account too much. I was never a fan of socializing networks, but i think ill get used to it, or something. Really liked how you wrote the article.
The whole social aspect of sites like SU can be both a blessing and a curse.
A tip on the email checking. Create a shortcut or macro to get to your stumble inbox. just delete the emails you get and then hit the shortcut/bookmark – or even filter the emails to auto delete and check the inbox once a day out of habit.
Sounds like you need some REAL friends.
After 1000’s I’m happy to say I have
about 10 real ones.
Nice Blog
Stumbled
PS you should scope out my
friends as a shortcut to cool
people that new the deal
Peace
Are people really that selfish that they remove you as a friend once theve gotten what they want? I’m new to blogging but I thought there was ment to be a huge sense of community?! Thats just pure selfish and childish, they shouldn’t be trying for community if they don’t want it!
After signing up at Stumbled Upon months ago, I’ve never been back to the site to check it out again. But after reading this post, it looks like I’ll just stay away from it and avoid those so called “friends”.
jak – Thanks for your suggestion.
John Sullivan – Thanks, I’ll take a look.
Jay – This post is not intended to keep people away from StumbleUpon, but rather stay away from some StumbleUpon users. SU is still one great way to find new and interesting information daily, and also a great place to form some friendships.
Great ideas and some humor to boot! And I did “Stumble Upon” you!
lol, now I am scared to give you compliments XD
Either way, I love the tips you just gave and see if that makes any different.
I think this should be mandatory reading for all the SU users. Great post!
how about the ones that send shared websites constantly
dude… get a life.
people like u never see the bigger aim of life. so what he un-friended you on SU. that makes him SU God which makes you a douchebag?
seriously you write some grumpy aticles. so. i suggest get a move on with your lives and leave these ignore things like ppl following you on SU and people u follow on SU and join the REAL world.