How do you feel about receiving unsolicited messages, and what do you do about them?

I'm really intrigued by how people feel about this matter. I hope for lots of dialogue on it. Admittedly, I'm sure I'm not the first to ask, but I think it's still a relevant question. What do you think?

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76starships · 46-50, M

I’m always hopeful when I get a new message from someone I haven’t spoken to before. I’ve often been disappointed by people who are obvious fakes or go 100% turbo perv after the first “hi” message.

I stay hopeful because they aren’t all like that, sometimes it becomes a fun, real conversation and the beginning of a SW friendship.

So I always reply to that first “hi.”

splendid · 41-45, M

@76starships Yay! This is much the way I feel about unsolicited messages. Yes, loads of garbage may have to be sorted through, but often a few gems are in there, too, and they are well worth it.