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Phone Contacts

HannaHana
HannaHana
I don't know about you all, but I believe that everyone should have 2 phone contacts...and post who your buddies are up on your profile. That way if there's ever an emergency, someone can get in contact with you.

I talk to people from DS every day, and I have been called to be "checked up" on a few times. I appreciate the concern.

Just my opinion, but maybe (if you don't already) you should find 2 people that you are close enough to on DS and exchange phone #'s.

My phone contacts are EvelynJean3 and Crazyday. If for any reason you cannot get in touch with me on DS and you NEED to find me, they're the people that you would go to.

Does this make sense to anyone else?
deleted_user
deleted_user
It does make sense but i do not talk to anyone on here on a regular basis.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Well known fact Soss is my best friend in the real and if I dsiappear all ya got to do if you are worried as of to my whereabouts is ask her and if she cant find me she will hunt me down and let ya know .
deleted_user
deleted_user
I think that is a good idea, We spend alot of time with each other on here.,Sometime when someone is not on for awhile we get concerned.You guys are the only friends I have.I think It makes perfect sense.I worry.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I think even if you ar enot close to someone find two people who are on a lot anfd who knows your habbits and give then your information in emergency.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yeah, that would be nice.
deleted_user
deleted_user
It's a great idea. I have 2 phone buddies.
deleted_user
deleted_user
wow sounds fantastic...sorta like a "sponser" love it :) anyone want to take me to check on me :P i'll be asking :)
HannaHana
HannaHana
I'll take you on Cages!! I'll check in on ya! :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
I don't have listed phone buddies - but two "regulars" have my phone number and I would hope they would call me if I were in a crisis.
deleted_user
deleted_user
LOL um does that include me Linas cuz come to think of it I have yours :) and yeah would use it if need be GRINS
deleted_user
deleted_user
pinky, I forgot you had my number! So it's three, then. And I'm glad you'd use it. =)
deleted_user
deleted_user
I used to have my phone buddies listed but I deleted my other account. I have about 5 of them but one I talk to everyday. I will list them on my profile since you mentioned it. Thanks...
TwilightStar
TwilightStar
I don't talk to any one person on here enough to give them my number. Ive never had people check up on me, even if it could have really helped. At the same time though - Im going through some really tough times right now and I dont think its a good idea for me to be responsible for other people...

Double edged sword I guess.
deleted_user
deleted_user
It makes sense to me. I don't talk to anyone on here outside of DS. I'd like to, but I think my trust issues makes that so hard.....
HannaHana
HannaHana
TwilightStar and TearsForEmily:

Maybe it's not a bad idea to try and get to know people a little better on here. It's obviously not a requirement, and you're not being held accountable for other people...it's just when someone goes missing people wonder if they're ok. Phone contacts are good for at least letting everyone here know that you're ok...or if you need prayers...or if you just need a break.

I have gone missing for no reason whatsoever, and have been checked up on...and it's nice to know that people are thinking of me.

Just a thought.