PRIVATE MESSAGES...
The inbox is turned on again, so real messages are welcomed if you want or need to contact me.
However, all that self promotional nonsense will be flagged as spam, and the senders will be blocked. This especially applies to total strangers looking for a way to push their various "products." Just play it safe and assume that if you ARE selling something, I'm not buying.

FRIEND REQUESTS...
This feature has been thoroughly destroyed by spammers, so I no longer use it.
**** This means I will no longer add anyone to that list ****
If you and I are REAL friends, we already have better means at our disposal for keeping in touch.

MY SUBSCRIPTIONS LIST...
I keep it hidden because I know that ticks a lot of people off.
If you're one of those people getting riled up over the fact that you can't see my subscriptions list, then all I can say is I wish I could give you a big hug and a gentle smack on the back of your head.
Also, I had to drastically trim my subscriptions. There isn't enough time to keep up with everyone, despite how much I would like to. You're all wonderful - except for those of you who so totally AREN'T!