So you want to be my friend?

Lately I have been 'blessed' with all these pretty girls wanting to be my friend. What I would like to know is where you girls were when I was in high school? I mean, the prettier the girl, the more shy I was, at least till that fateful day when I first met my future wife.

Fast forward to present day. Now I value my Goodreads friends and I don't care what they look like, because this isn't a dating site, even though some of my female friends tell me that some creepy guys seem to think so. That being the case, I have noticed that I have been getting friend requests from pretty girls. Considering my looks I have become suspicious. This is what they all have in common.

I will use the latest from 'Peponix' for an example. She says, "Hi 42636932." Details: a foreign country. Website: (Usually takes you to a porn or dating site.) Activity: joined years ago, last active this month.) Ratings: Usually all 5 star. 0 reviews. Only 2 or 3 friends but lot of folks she is following.

If you are real Peponix, I hope you make lots of friends. But I suspect you are some troll up to mischief so I will send a copy of this blog to Goodreads.
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Published on June 03, 2021 09:08 Tags: goodreads-problems
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message 1: by Sheri (last edited Jun 10, 2021 07:38PM) (new)

Sheri You know, Joe, some men don't grow into their most handsome until they are more mature. Finally, your time has come and all the ladies are seeking a date with you! Indulge in your fantasies and enjoy the attention! 🥰💖🤸‍♂️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♂️

I have been ignoring all friend requests that contain "Hi 12345678". Strangely, I think it is always the same number, I think 631...something? I assume that accounts that haven't been active in awhile have been hacked.


message 2: by Joe (new)

Joe Krakovsky Thank you for the compliment, Sheri. I did report this to Goodreads and they suggested flagging anything suspicious.


message 3: by Petra X (new)

Petra X Do you still love me seeing my author pic? :-D


message 4: by Joe (new)

Joe Krakovsky Ha-ha-ha! Of course. That is why I wanted to be your friend and maybe get a date someday down the road. 😉


message 5: by Petra X (new)

Petra X Joe wrote: "Ha-ha-ha! Of course. That is why I wanted to be your friend and maybe get a date someday down the road. 😉"

I don't go out with married men. No exceptions!


message 6: by Joe (new)

Joe Krakovsky just kidding about that. Glad you have standards. 😊


message 7: by Petra X (new)

Petra X Joe wrote: "just kidding about that. Glad you have standards. 😊"

There has to be a base line, right ;-)


message 8: by Joe (new)

Joe Krakovsky You said it. If I say the wrong thing please realize I didn't mean for it to come out that way. Today we are celebrating 47 years,


message 9: by Petra X (new)

Petra X Joe wrote: "You said it. If I say the wrong thing please realize I didn't mean for it to come out that way. Today we are celebrating 47 years,"

I was just joking Joe, sorry it didn't come across. I thought the whole exchange between us was funny! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY and at least 3 more so your kids can treat you to a huge blowout party. Seriously many many more to you both.


message 10: by Joe (new)

Joe Krakovsky Thanks my friend. 😜


message 11: by Sheri (last edited Jun 14, 2021 09:53AM) (new)

Sheri Happy Anniversary, Ruth and Joe! Many memories made together, and many more yet to be made. Wishing you much joy and love! 💕🌸


message 12: by Joe (new)

Joe Krakovsky Thank you Sheri. She had a good laugh this morning when she saw we bought each other the same card. Next year I'll just get out my crayons.


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