Is it better to message someone first or make them friend and see if they do it back before you message them?

You seem pretty obsessed with messages and gifts. Best way to make friends is to be patient and interact with users out here in public through posts, replies and comments.

Better to interact with them on public posts first. This will give them a brief hint about you. If they like your vibes, you can add them or ask them for PM depending on their PM acceptability from non-friends.

I don't make friends they just happen.. just post whatever you are interested in and people who agree or disagree can engage in conversation

blah i wouldnt bother with any of these deadbeat throwouts if i were you, honestly