This is the story of a guy and his list of online buddies. Said guy sets some “ground rules” for people wanting to contact him through IM. Follow them, or be eaten.
For years I’ve kept my screen name in the open as I’ve been willing to help people when they were in need of some attentionadvice. But years of instant messaging can take a toll as such, I’ve developed a few pet peeves. So to warn you before you incur the wrath of: o_O, here are a few “rules” to keep in mind. Granted, rules are meant to be broken and I find myself breaking some myself at times. But calling them guidelines just doesn’t do them enough justice.
- Never, ever, start a conversation with ...
