OP, the real question is not how many users are on my friends list, but rather how many friends are on my friends list.

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God, I never thought I would do that ;/

INteresting subject. Why is it so important how many friends on our list? I have a handful, not because I don't like everyone I meet, but because I just don't want a long list to show up. :)  I reckon its like housecleaning.  Too much clutter and it's distracting. 

Same as groups.  I have been in a few groups that I would have preferred to stay in, but each time I have one more group, one more friend, I end up focusing on those rather than chess, and truthfully the surroundings in my own home. 

What's really important is how we treat them as they pass through our lives.  Our words become weapons just like the pieces on the board.  Unfortunately, we take light of the words that we choose to use, at times.  I am very guilty of this, but being raised with 6 brothers and sisters, and a house full of ppl,  what seemed innocent to me, was harmful to others (supposingly). 

I read comments all day long when i am online and think highly of that person. Doesn't mean they have be added to a list, never to be spoken to.  I reckon that's all I have to say..    :)

all of 'em.

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