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What does the + mean behind a username?

  1. Oct 16, 2011 #1

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    When I look for instance at the Recent Visitors of my profile, some of them have a + behind their username and others don't.

    What does that mean?

    I've been puzzling on it for a while and I still can't figure it out.
     
    I like Serena, Oct 16, 2011
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  3. Oct 16, 2011 #2

    Hootenanny

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    I believe it indicates that the user in question is one of your designated "friends".
     
    Hootenanny, Oct 16, 2011
  4. Oct 16, 2011 #3

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    Hmm, just checked.
    Right now I have a visitor with a + who is not a "friend"...

    EDIT: Oh wait, the visitor is on my list of "contacts"!
    That must be it!
    Thanks! :)
     
    I like Serena, Oct 16, 2011
  5. Oct 16, 2011 #4

    rhody

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    Hoot,

    If you break friendship with them, does the + become a minus - ?!!@@ :wink:

    Rhody...
     
    rhody, Oct 16, 2011
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