Personal Requests

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   Whitney05posted 13 years ago

   Have you guys noticed an increase of personal requests? Or is it just me?

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      cosetteposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      i have never gotten one but if i did i would do my best to answer it.

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         Lisa HWposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         You may not if you were under the impression someone thought you were dumb enough to do their homework for them and call it a "Hub". 

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      AEvansposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I recieved them to some made sense and some were not so sensible at all.

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      Crazdwriterposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      nope haven't noticed anything about personal requests...where do I go to see if I have any?

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      Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I have been giving 3 personal requests for either answers or Hubs, about certain topics. I have 1 published - Why are you intelligent?, which was asked by PrettyDarkHorse of me. Then Lyricsingray had requested a Hub or answer to a question on "How or Do I save my unpublished Hubs?", which I answered without the need of writing a Hub about it, because there wasn't enough information in the process to create a detailed Hub about it.
      
      I have also been requested to write a more detailed Hub about CAGSIL the company itself, for which, I haven't done yet and considering the size or scope of that particular question is so large, I'm not sure I can fit it into only one Hub. It might be too long, even for a Hub. That would lead me to understand that I have to break it down into sections, so it can be easily understood. And, that's going to take quite of bit of time.
      
      I do answer questions directed to me and if there is enough information to form a Hub, then I'll be glad to publish a detailed response to the person's question.
      
      Great question. Thank you.

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   Nelle Hoxieposted 13 years ago

   No I have had quite a few in the past weeks. A lot of things contributed to this - I think Hubpages has gone through quite a growth spurt. And when I became part of the Hub Challenge team and then when I posted my November earnings.
   
   Some get very adamant, but I have very little free time, so very few requests are answered.

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   Justine76posted 13 years ago

   whats a personal request?

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      Whitney05posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      A request that a user makes specifically to a particular person.
      
      
      
      Most of mine are more like comments and questions that should be in the comment section. I've had several lately. More than my entire time here, I'd estimate.

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   bloodnlatexposted 13 years ago

   The only personal requests that I've gotten have been for me to go to hell, and other unpleasant acts....

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      tantrumposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      and TMYOB  all the time !

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         bloodnlatexposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Huh?  What's TMYOB?

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            tantrumposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            To mind your own business, silly !

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               bloodnlatexposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               Sorry, people usually aren't that nice about it.  They usually use words like fuck off and die

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                  tantrumposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  
                  that as well
                  and 'put some clothes on!', lately

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                     bloodnlatexposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                     Glad you haven't followed that trend.

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                        tantrumposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                        Over my dead body !

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                           bloodnlatexposted 13 years agoin reply to this

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                     lorlie6posted 13 years agoin reply to this

                     Now, that was classic, Tantrum.

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      Justine76posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      

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      Daniel Carterposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      How sad. Did you remind them that's your job--to put a little hell people's lives? And therefore, their words are redundant. No bad news for you, amigo. Hell no!
      

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   dingdongposted 13 years ago

   Is it just after the 'ask a question' capsule was added to all published hubs?

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   Lisa HWposted 13 years ago

   I've had a few more recently, and they all pretty much looked like they were from college students who didn't want to do their own research.  (I could, of course, be wrong - but based on the "assignment-like" request, I don't think so.    )  (It makes sense.  Winter break is just around the corner.)

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   Nelle Hoxieposted 13 years ago

   It seems as though some people confuse this with a social networking site. Or maybe that's the way some people think the whole web should be.
   
   And a lot of it is general laziness. They don't want to figure out how to do things.

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      Marisa Wrightposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      That's very true, Nelle.  I've noticed that trend very strongly over the past few months.  Not just personal requests, but the number of people who seem to join primarily, or only, to interact in the forums rather than to write Hubs.  As you've probably noticed, some of them think forum posts ARE Hubs.  They seem to think the site is more like MyLot, where you get paid for comments.
      
      I wish I could work out where the misunderstanding is coming from - maybe people are finding forum posts in Google searches so they're arriving via the forums rather than via Hubs?

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   Mrvoodooposted 13 years ago

   I've had dozens of requests to mend relationships and marriages with my powerful voodoo magick (which is apparently something I come highly recommended at).  Sad really, but a little odd, I'm not sure who is recommending me for such services.
   
   I've also been asked to remove curses cast by Indian transsexuals, to teach people mind control spells, and to give advice on international drug smuggling, amongst other things.
   
   It's a strange old world.

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      Justine76posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      disturbingly hillarious...but I still dont know what a personal request is? I get asked to do the dishes...?
      its your tags.  and links...and name...

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         Mrvoodooposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Kind of the same thing, but via HP, and usually a lot weirder.
         
         But you're right about the name, tags, etc.  in the words of Radiohead 'You do it to yourself, you do...'
         
         They can be quite upsetting at times, but there's nothing I can do.

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            Justine76posted 13 years agoin reply to this

            awww. 
            I know.
            but you help too. Im going to buy that cd hopefully soon.

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               Mrvoodooposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               Thanks DM.
               
               Yeah definitely get that one, tell ya bloke you want it for Xmas.

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                  Justine76posted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  
                  youve not been reading my hubs...

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                     Mrvoodooposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                     Shit, have I put my foot in something big time?  sorry.
                     
                     I haven't been reading any hubs lately, my computer totally fucked up for ages, and is still pretty fucked now 90% of the time.
                     
                     Will check them out to see what's going on.
                     
                     Hope you're OK anyways.

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                        Justine76posted 13 years agoin reply to this

                        Mr V. I am always going to be ok, eventually.
                        I know about your computer, my email has been down for ages.
                        no worries. 

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                           Mrvoodooposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                           I know you will be. x

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                              Justine76posted 13 years agoin reply to this

                              so will you.
                              xx
                              still cant remeber if thats hugs or kisses?
                              I got to go in a second. been nice catching up with you. 

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                                 Mrvoodooposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                                 kisses, nice chatting with you too, catch up soon.
                                 
                                 Take good care.

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                                    Justine76posted 13 years agoin reply to this

                                    ok. 
                                    stay warm and dont go blind....
                                    xx oo

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      Daniel Carterposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Sounds like a business opportunity, my friend. But your avatar really begs for these kinds of requests, no?
      

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         Mrvoodooposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         I've been offered money, if I was a **** I'd have taken it and cast my 'magick' and vanished.
         
         But you're right about the avatar and name.

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            Justine76posted 13 years agoin reply to this

            people are desperate. They are at the end of thier ropes. They want anything there is to fix whatever is wrong, and .....they dont know YOU. They find your name via search...
            Its sad, really.

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               Mrvoodooposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               Very true, there have been moments in my own life where I'd have considered handing over all my cash to some weirdo in a mask if I thought they could make it all better.

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                  Justine76posted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  yeah, then you realize no one can fix your own mess but you.

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   Dame Scribeposted 13 years ago

   I got one yes and it's too broad, asking me to answer if its possible to make money? and I'm asking, uhhh, well, with what? where? huh?

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      Justine76posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      yes, you can make money. But only if you are willing to get off the couch...

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    lyricsingrayposted 13 years ago

    I am working on a "requested" hub right now and love the challenge.  I would regardless of topic because it broadens my portfolio in addition to learning something new.
    
    It is a compliment to have a hub requested I believe.

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