Keyword: rules
I didn’t think I would have to do this, but there will be some conditions that will apply if you were to contact me. These are basic norms, and sensible practice that everyone should be following. If you contact me, I would assume that you would abide by these rules. If not, I reserve the right to sever ties with you. If I was to sever ties with you, I am not likely to return as your contact. If you should have any questions about these rules, you can always [email] me.
Be Respectful
Even if I don’t like someone, I will behave like an adult. At worst someone will receive is a cold and professional communication, or no communication. If I choose to sever ties with someone, I will give them the respect to know that I am doing such. If you get vulgar with me, or otherwise try to degrade me, I will likely just terminate the communication.
Do Not Disturb Setting
When I am debilitated or in a doctor’s office, I will set my phone to the Do Not Disturb focus on my iPhone. With that being said, only contacts that used to have my pager number will ring through. There still might be an instance that I won’t answer the phone. In which case, they should leave a voicemail, or send an SMS. Calling repeatedly will only remove you from the privileged call-through. In addition, I will likely not answer my home phone neither.
English Only
This is a flaw on me, but I can only communicate in English. This is because I don’t know any other language. I have tried to learn a couple of languages, and failed. It was probably for the best as I don’t know anyone else that is bilingual, and therefore help me make sure my grammar and speech is correct. If you can not communicate in English, I will not be able to reply. If I receive a message in a different language, I will reply with “English Only”.
Lack of Communications
If I hadn’t heard from you in 3+ months, then I am going to assume that you have no interest in keeping in touch with me. With that being said, unless you are postal only, I will remove you from my contacts. When I remove you from my contacts, I will likely not add you back until you decide to communicate with me, and I assume that you would likely be regular in contacts. If you choose to reliably be unreliable, I will just sever ties completely, and not reply to future communications.
No Anonymous Communications
If you block your number from showing up on Caller ID, then you are an anonymous caller. If you are sending an email without your real name, you are an anonymous email. If you don’t include a return address in your postal communications, then you are an anonymous writer. In addition, if you were just to provide your initials without disclosing your name, then you are anonymous. If you are able to prevent me from seeing contact details when sending me a message, then you are an anonymous messenger. In all of these examples, and similar instances, I reserve the right to not answer.
No Email Games
If you write me to tell me that I need to write you in order for you to communicate with me, then I will likely not write you. If you expect me to try to be invested in you when you act like a scammer, then this will not work out. Also, if you send me an email telling me that you would write me an email later, then I will likely not reply.
No Financial Requests
I will not open a bank account for you. I will also not give nor “lend” you money. In a matter of fact expecting someone that lives below the poverty line to give you money is not the character of person I will like in my life. This will in return result in severing our communication, and any relationship we have.
No Pet Names
My name is not baby, hunnie, sweetie, specialness, or anything else of the sort. It is Frank, and that is how I would prefer to be called. Pet names at least to me implies that there is something more than platonic, and I am not seeking any long distance romantic relationships. I will only tolerate this lack of respect so many times before I decide we are not good for each other.
No Proselytizing
As for political views, I am registered as an Independent. I have some conservative views, and some liberal views. With that being said, I am not completely aligned with either of the United States major political parties. With that said, if you would discriminate based on political views, then I wish you all the best.
As for religion, I am agnostic. There might be a god, but for whatever reason, I am not worshipping. I was raised in a Christian denomination, and even in my early adulthood, I was religious. I have decided that it wasn’t in my best interest to invest in a possible fictional deity. I am sure that is blasphemy with some Christians, and if that is the case, I wish you all the best.
No Scams
If I assume that you might be a scammer, I will terminate my relationship with you. I live below the poverty line, and therefore will not have money to waste on your get rich quick scheme. I am also not going to save your relative because only my money can save them. I am not going to pay for a trip so you can come and visit me. If I suspect you to be a scam, I will cut ties with you, and will not reply to further communications.
No Solicitation
If you have something to sell, I am not interested. Plain and simple. If you are a charity, I already donated what I am going to donate to where I will donate to. I am not going to give my credit card information to some stranger. This also includes offering jobs. I will block such people, and report them as possible scams. I do NOT want any form of solicitation.
Not at Beck and Call
If you message me, and then get upset if I don’t respond immediately, then that puts you in the position to imply that you are self-centered, and believe everyone should revolve around you. There will be times I will not be able to answer immediately. Instant Messaging implies that I will likely receive the message immediately – not that I will reply immediately.
Unknown Callers
If you are not in my contacts, you will likely not ring my cellular phone between 9:30PM and 6AM. This is not much of an issue since I almost never receive calls, and can go a week or longer without a phone call. If you are an unknown caller, you should reach out to me during my waking hours. Known callers will ring my phone even at night.