i dont give out testimonials because i'm lazy to write them

very simply put and very much my final statement on friendster testimonials aka comments, as updated.

what is it about a testimonal that so many people want one? testimonials are simply someone's oppinion on something, in this context that would be you (and me). the credibility part is something that's relative, but for advertizing it would be the most important thing aside from saying that the product is all well.

but soliciting for testimonials about yourself from the people that add you up as friends, is much like a bad politician soliciting good publicity from the media. i'm not saying you're all bad eggs, just simply why crave for the recognition?

having someone else say good things about you to someone else is a good gesture done spontaneously and unselfishly (most of the time). and it feels good to know that people, or at least someone, thinks good of you. but these are things you dont solicit, ask recognition for, to spread all over friendster. and i'd personally tell that person face to face.

yes, i am pretty much ticked off by people who ask me for a "testi". first point: can't you read?! my profile explicitly says i don't give out testimonials. and since i sarted on friendster, i haven't let one pass me. i dont even know what the screen looks like when you write someone a testimonial. and second: i am lazy to write them...

what's with the reciprocity? you write for me and i write one for you? whats the point? if you want to say something good about me, fine, be my guest. i only have less than 30, and i've been on firendster since 2003. and the first few ones must have probably expected one from me as well. but to ask for one in return is no good deed anymore when returned. why can't people say good things about you and expect nothing in return?