THE VALUE OF FRIENDSTER TESTIMONIALS

I guess the single most important thing that one can get from these testimonials is the fact that people are grateful for your existence. Grateful enough to pour their heart out in virtual public. Here one can see, if friends do have time for you. And if these friends actually can say something good about you.

There are three kinds of testimonialists: those who make a personalized testimonial for everyone who asks for one, those who just put generic images made from characters, reminiscent of the days of BASICA, and then there are the those who just don't.The key here is that one must ask for a testimonial.

Many people don't ask for a testimonial and feel bad if they don't get one. I say ask and you shall receive, your friends can't read your mind. After you do ask, please, learn to wait. Good things take time to build. If you want crappy testimonials, well then do go ahead and keep badgering!

Obviously, the best testimonials are those made uniquely for you. Ones that took thought and contemplation, reflection and remembrance to make. Fond memories and silly moments shared are seen in these testimonials. They make you warm inside and feel loved.

Then there are the others: The generic and the copy paste. The worst: those who don't make testimonials. You cannot even take fifteen seconds to write: S/he is a good friend. Not that you will find that posted and hear the end of it, but at least you took the time. Or copy paste! The small amount of time it actually takes to copy paste is in itself already a small act of caring. Obviously not everyone has the gift of gab and those who do not will choose to do a copy paste than actually write.

I give out testimonials in friendster sparingly. Not because I don't want to give time to my friends, but instead I want each testimonial to be a beautiful public display of affection to this person. But those who did get their testimonials are speechless afterwards, not because I am a wordsmith of some skill, but because they were filled with love.

I love my friends. Once I call you a friend, know that I will give my life for you. Which is why when I do get around to make a testimonial to a friend, people will understand my love for this person, how much love and devotion I willingly give to this person. It may take awhile, but I make sure that it will be worth it.

Just like real friendships.