What's the difference between a friend, a true friend and a best friend?

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  1. Johnathan David profile image60
    Johnathan Davidposted 14 years ago

    What's the difference between a friend, a true friend and a best friend?

    I just want your viewpoints on the certain stages of friendship and what they mean to you..

  2. Paulie 44 profile image58
    Paulie 44posted 14 years ago

    A Friend is someone you know well enough to talk with should you meet up somewhere unexpected or offer you a ride as long as it isn't out of there way. Share a meal with, let you borrow there tools, drive you to the airport if you asked, as long as it's a reasonable hour. They will judge you.

    A best friend is one you can call and talk to about most topics, they will offer to drive you most places, they would think to invite you over for a meal just because, they would offer to help you repair what ever you needed to borrow the tools for, they would offer to pick you up at the airport because they want to make sure you were not put out trying to find a ride home and they would answer your call for help so long as it isn't 4 a.m. on a Sunday/Monday morning. They will judge you also.

    A true friend is unique, if you have one count yourself lucky- after 20  years of having kids, growing your family, a divorce, a drug habit, or one of life's problems you call them up and ask for a huge favor and they drop what ever they are doing no matter the hour to help.  Both of you pick up where you left off as if only a single day has past. They are the people that at your funeral cry because you are gone, at your birthday parties they are the ones that stay after everyone else is gone to clean up because it's your birthday and you shouldn't have to clean up, they are the ones that know when you are having a tough go of things to just stop by with a meal or a drink or just a smile to see that you are okay. It would never occur to them to judge anything you do.

    So in my opinion you have your order of friends a little off, because I count a true friend as among the one thing in life we should treasure more than anything other than GOD.

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      Katina Willoughbyposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      I agree with you 100% I enjoyed reading your post

    2. PARASMART profile image58
      PARASMARTposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      God is your best friend ever.

    3. cianeko profile image85
      cianekoposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you for sharing such a wonderful insight.

    4. Jackie Paulson profile image60
      Jackie Paulsonposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      I agree  12/17/14

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    secondimpressionsposted 13 years ago

    I agree with Paulie on the order.

    Next time you are sick you can tell the difference.

    A friend is someone who you tell about it weeks later.
    A best friend calls to talk and finds out about it.
    A true friend doesn't need to be told because they are already in the kitchen making soup because they were there when you started getting sick!

    1. jravity1 profile image59
      jravity1posted 9 years agoin reply to this

      absolutely

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      Katina Willoughbyposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      True testimony great view point

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      cash kumarposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Friend is one, who is friend for only one work, A true friend is who ; that becomes friend for at least one year,and best friend is who that becomes friend for whole life.

  4. The Gramicore profile image60
    The Gramicoreposted 13 years ago

    When it comes to friendship, I think there should be no "differences". Being a friend is being a friend. The words "true" and "best" are just adjectives for the word friend.

  5. vocalcoach profile image93
    vocalcoachposted 13 years ago

    The word "friend" can have several meanings.  To some, a friend can have reference to a person you are seeing on a regular basis, like a boyfriend or girlfriend. Friend can also mean an aquaintance, or someone you work with or spend time with. A friend can be a neighbor or even a relative.

    A true friend, might be someone you can depend on for help or emergencies, someone you can really trust.  It can also be a person that you feel close to.

    A best friend may be a person that you tell your deepest secrets and thoughts to.  You may not see them for years, but time doesn't change the relationship, the love you have for one another. You value your best friends opinion.  A best friend is like part of your family and sometimes even closer than your family. They are a part of you.

    The stages of friendship are different for everyone.  You must be a true friend first to have a true friend.

    A best friend, or true friend is someone who knows your faults and loves you anyway.

    Good question - thanks for asking.

  6. Olivia St. George profile image59
    Olivia St. Georgeposted 13 years ago

    The stages of a friendship vary between gender.  In my experience, it seems that high school aged friendships between girls can be very flighty - meaning one day you're in, the next day you're out.

    Guy friendships seem to have more of a 'brotherhood' quality to them and often with only one or two 'best friends'.  The issue here is trust, common interests, popularity and fitting in with those that are considered 'in'. 

    The longest friendship I've had started when I was in second grade and continued through a move to a different town for two years and back again.  We picked up right where we left off. In total, we were friends for almost 35 years. Unfortunately, due to personal circumstances the relationship eneded when my friend moved away with her family.

    Without friends the world would truly be a lonely place.  We need to have the courage to seek out new ones when we have the opportunity.  And, that's more frequent than we might think!

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    BIKTMIAposted 13 years ago

    A true friend to me is always there and never changes no matter even when your human, a best friend even when you are wrong or right is still a friend, a friend is just a casual acquaintenance that might think about you or not.  In my eyes a true friend is stable , supportive and see you mostly as the air water and the wind to you at heart like the other you.   A best friend is like when your up the first thought is you. A best friend will support you but I got things to do, a friend catch when can but still think of you.

  8. LADYGIRL profile image60
    LADYGIRLposted 13 years ago

    A friend is someone who you shot the breeze with and go out on the town and have fun. A Best Friend is someone who you tell your secret and talk about boys and dating.  However a true friend is when each other can tell your secrets, about boys and have long conversations tell everything.  And especially know each other like you are family....

  9. mcrawford76 profile image89
    mcrawford76posted 13 years ago

    Easy - A true friend shows up to help you move.

    A best friend shows up to help you pack.

    Simple right

    1. Crissylite profile image75
      Crissyliteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      I love it...it's so true

  10. onlinearticlespk profile image58
    onlinearticlespkposted 13 years ago

    A person who loves you unconditionally and without any personal gain who always belief on giving love is a best friend.If he cares for you then he is a friend.If he take your time and enjoy with you is a true friend.A friend is a best friend if he can understand you.

  11. C.V.Rajan profile image60
    C.V.Rajanposted 12 years ago

    When you badly need money and if you are not sure whether you can get a loan from that person, he is a friend.

    If the friend willingly loans you that money, he is a true friend.

    If the friend forgets to ask that money back from you, he is the best friend!

  12. monic-alang profile image60
    monic-alangposted 10 years ago

    A good friend will help you in every situation but a best friend will be there with you in the same situation as this is a funny but best example a good friend will help you out to bailing of jail, but a best friend will be there sitting next to you saying " we f****d up". tongue

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      Melissa Cardoneposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      It is so sad that we have to qualify the word "friend" in America. Elsewhere, a friend is a true friend: not a friendly colleague that you occasionally see outside the office, or a neighbor that you like and invite to a BBQ.

    2. Johnathan David profile image60
      Johnathan Davidposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      I agree. It is sad Melissa...

    3. monic-alang profile image60
      monic-alangposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      @Melissa yes of course it is sad but thanks to God I've that fun kind of friends...

  13. Diana Lee profile image77
    Diana Leeposted 10 years ago

    A friend is someone who cares about you and often keeps in touch. 

    A true friend is everything a friend is only they make sure they are there for whatever you need them for even, if they don't have the time. 

    A best friend grows with you, shares your secrets and never loses track of being your friend even when miles and time separate you for decades.

  14. Harishprasad profile image71
    Harishprasadposted 10 years ago

    A friend is that who is at ease with us in speech, in action and in thought and we can always seek his help and company. Though unknown and  unrelated to us offer himself willingly in our hardship is our true friend. One who is almost our TRUE self and a privy to our secrets is our best friend.

  15. Marina7 profile image61
    Marina7posted 10 years ago

    A friend is someone who possibly has the same interests as a person and might be on their Facebook page for that reason.

    A true friend would be the same thing in my opinion like a best friend because truth and best are both in the same category in my mind. The true best friend that I can mention here is Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is true because He never sinned and He gave His life for sinners and would not abandon the sinners and sacrificed Himself with this very selfless deed. The very fact of doing this also made Jesus Christ the best friend of a Christian. Jesus Christ truly is the Christian's true and best friend.

    In the world a true friend would be a person who never does anything negative to the person whom he or she has befriended. If any negative act was done then it was a very unimportant and forgiveness might have been involved to re establish trust.

    A best friend in the world is a true friend who always stands by the person whom they are being the friend to and they have been friends for a long time, possibly since early childhood and the trust between such friend is very great. If someone has a best friend then that friend is also, most likely, a true friend.

  16. Rose Vallespin profile image56
    Rose Vallespinposted 10 years ago

    Best Friend: Someone who will have your back no matter if you're right or wrong, but that person will also put you in your place when you step out of line, ride or die person, a person you will do anything for and the same goes for them, someone you can absolutely trust with your life and your heart and your secrets

    Close Friend: A person who will have your back to an extent, someone who you keep close but also at a distance.

    Good Friend is like an associate: someone you might talk to every once and a while, but you wont depend on them because you'll bond isn't that strong.

  17. edhan profile image37
    edhanposted 10 years ago

    A friend is someone that goes out with you as a companion.

    A true friend will share your secret and help in whatever way he/she can when you are in need. They will go out of their ways to accomplish it.

    A best friend is someone who will give you a crying shoulder when you are sad and shop with you whenever they are available but will not go out of their ways to help you though.

  18. padmendra profile image48
    padmendraposted 10 years ago

    The difference between a friend,, a true friend and a best friend is very clear from the following viewpoints:
    Friend  -  He/She would accompany you till the road is manageable for him.. He may be with you when you have money to spend.

    Best Friend- Who would discuss everything with you and share it oftenly, but I don't think a best  friend can sacrifice and devote his time for you when you are in dire need of a friend.

    True Friend
    He or She will always care for you and help you every time you need..  He will rescue you when in emergency without letting you feel about the obligation. he has done for you.

  19. Shake Shah profile image63
    Shake Shahposted 10 years ago

    A friend is someone you know and they know you, but not personally. A true friend is someone who knows you personally and helps you personally. And the best friend is who you have now with you in all your matters. They may treat you with sarcasm but they always with you when you need.

  20. icv profile image51
    icvposted 9 years ago

    Very interesting question. You are making puzzle with words and variations in meaning. There is a quotation "Friendship is a soul in two bodies". I think there may be more friend for us. But all  are may not true, that is lack of good bond. A best friend may be a person from whom we enjoy more. Our best friend and true friend may be near to us when we suffer........

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    enjoy lifeposted 9 years ago

    These days the meaning of 'friend' has changed so much. With sites like Facebook, we call people friends who we chatted to once online and sent a friends request to.

    However that is very surface level and does not really describe what friendship is.

    A friend is someone you enjoy being around and they you. You can spend time with them, share a laugh and talk about things.

    A best friend is the one you don't get tired of being around, you can talk for hours and still enjoy their company. You can also sit in silence without it becoming an uncomfortable silence.

    I believe a true friend can be either a friend or a best friend, however they are someone who is there for you in good times and bad. They know your weaknesses and strengths, yet still accept you for who you are. They can be honest with you (and you them) even when it is something you don't want to hear without it destroying the friendship. They are willing to tell you the truth , not just what you want to hear. Your friendship may have been through rough times, but it has not been destroyed. Instead it has become stronger.

    A true friend does not abandon you when you need them. While a basic friend may only be around you when it is convenient for them, a true friend will go out of their way to help you and stand by you when others don't. Your friendship is more than skin deep.

    You can share anything with a true friend and know they will not go around telling others about it. They will be confidential with what you share with them.

    You don't really know a person is a true friend until the relationship has been tested. You may think they are a true friend, but you only know for sure when you go through a rough patch and they ares till there for you.

    Have they had a chance to show how they are to you in tough times?
    Have you seen them come through for you when you needed them most?
    Have you shard things with them and they kept it confidential?
    Do they know your weaknesses, yet still stand with you?

    1. VincentTheodore profile image59
      VincentTheodoreposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Very well said! One of my favorite responses so far smile

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    jasonwoodsposted 9 years ago

    A friend is like an acquaintance, someone that you know and would say hello to when u see them around town....

    A true friend will always look out for your best interest.. And do almost anything for u and help u out when ever u need it...

    A best friend is like a true friend that your in contact with the most that will probably do anything for you at any given time...

  23. Bassem Girgis profile image59
    Bassem Girgisposted 9 years ago

    A friend in my opinion is a person you enjoy their company, but don't have high expectations from.
    A true friend is someone that appears when needed, even though you don't have high expectations from.
    A best friend is a friend that is there when needed, or when not needed, you have high expectations from, and they deliver.

    Regards,
    Bassem Girgis
    www.selfpromise.com

  24. cebutouristspot profile image77
    cebutouristspotposted 9 years ago

    A friend is an acquaintance that you are willing to go out with and talked with
    A True friend is someone who will not back bite and would be there if you asked them to
    A Best friend is someone who reciprocate to be his/her true friend

    this is just my opinion

  25. cheap easy meals profile image59
    cheap easy mealsposted 9 years ago

    They are all the same for me,  friend, a true friend and a best friend.

  26. lostohanababy profile image58
    lostohanababyposted 9 years ago

    Life experiences will teach you, guide you, and remind you of previous mistakes that you have had in a ongoing, building uy a relationship or if you are involved with several, and are comparing for a "best" relationship, to keep.   I've found for myself, a 'friend' is someone, who is new and cautious of you and you may feel the same way back about them..They will seem very nice and very sweet to spend time with but allow time to further explore what they are about!  A 'true friend', is one you can usually count on, 'no' matter what the circumstances may be.  'Best friend', is really, great to have.  Usually around to help pick the pieces when your hopes and dreams have failed you and sometimes can turn into a life long friendship!

  27. Haynzie profile image60
    Haynzieposted 9 years ago

    A true friend would never stab you in the back, they are not just a fair weathered friend, they are not afraid to tell you the truth if they feel something your doing is either immoral, or even illegal, or just plain stupid, they're there for you through thick and thin, and they never forsake you if they or even you get married, they become very much like a sibling, don't care if you're hangin' around in your p.j.'s  if they just drop in for a visit.

    A best friend is usually one you have through school, you do everthing, and go everywhere together. Spend time at each other's houses, but when you get beyond high school, and maybe on to college, your friendship fades, they find new friends, you find new friends, and rarely see each other, except maybe in passing.

    However, sometimes, your best friend and true friend can be one in the same. It rarely happens, but when it does, hold on to them. They were meant to be in your life for a reason.

    This is my description of the difference between true and best friends, it's neither wrong nor right, just different.

  28. JohnGreasyGamer profile image77
    JohnGreasyGamerposted 9 years ago

    A friend is someone who I like, possibly admire, but not trust them with many secrets. I'll tell them things that I don't hold dear, and I'd do things for them if required. They wouldn't be my first priority if I was working on other things, but I'd be sure to help them when needed.

    A true friend is someone who trusts me with their life, their most intimate secrets and would do just about anything to get me out of a jam. And as a true friend of theirs, I respect their wishes and accept any favours they might have for me in return for helping me out.

    A best friend however is someone who has stuck with me through thick and thin. Where my true friends are about loyalty and protectiveness, my best friends entertain me the most, and have my years of living worth every second. I have two best friends, one from childhood, and the other who I love so deeply I do everything in my power to stay on his good side. A best friend is a friend for life; perhaps not a guardian angel like a true friend, but an angel nontheless.

    1. lostohanababy profile image58
      lostohanababyposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you for better clarification.  I liked reading your comment!

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      munsiganjposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      veri nice.

    3. kdthomas1118 profile image36
      kdthomas1118posted 9 years agoin reply to this

      I like the part when you say that a best friend is like your guardian Angel, I totally agree with that, good comments.

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      Ahmad Warraichposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      this is the game of mind some of our we feel that they are not sincere with our future but take care of us...they are our best friend but those who always carefull for our future they are are our true friends but we are alwaye preffered the best frie

  29. Crissylite profile image75
    Crissyliteposted 9 years ago

    All friends should be true, or else they aren't real friends. And a best friend is a definitely a true friend. However, not all true friends are considered a bestie, if that makes sense.

    A best friend is someone with whom you are comfortable sharing secrets and have seen you at your vulnerable states. It's more than just hanging out and sharing jokes. You know each other, put up with each other and got each others back.

  30. fpherj48 profile image60
    fpherj48posted 9 years ago

    Johnathan.......A "Friend," can be someone you know and like.  They are people we will stop to chat with and exchange simple conversation with, now and then.  We may refer to people we work with or go to school with, as our "friends."

    A "Best friend" is a special individual we have cultivated a close relationship with, over a period of time and experiences.  We place a best friend levels above our group of "friends in general." 
    We feel closer to a best friend and believe they can be trusted and relied upon in times of both happiness or sadness.  We know much more about our best friends, their families and lifestyle....and we become "like family" to one another.

    A True friend, IMHO, is that person who has all the qualities and attributes of a BEST friend, through thick and thin and rarely if ever will not help or rescue us if needed.  A true friend is trustworthy, honest, helpful and confidential..  They would never betray us, lie to us nor allow others to hurt us.  A True friend is most always the one we will choose as our BEST friend.  The friendship with a true/best friend is one that has the potential to last throughout a lifetime.....all real aspects of friendship shared equally.

    1. Haynzie profile image60
      Haynzieposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Yes, absolutely, this was a very good question forum, a positive one, and so many wonderful views of what true vs. best friends mean to different people. big_smile

  31. Oztinato profile image76
    Oztinatoposted 9 years ago

    There is no difference. A real friend is a true friend and a best friend.
    Otherwise they are just aquaintences.

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    Melissa Cardoneposted 9 years ago

    "Friend" is an ambiguous term, that Americans often confuse with a friendly  colleague, associate, neighbor, etc.  Sometimes people deliberately use it prematurely, to advance a friendship to the next stage. Strangely, it isn't unusual for us to socialize mostly with people in this first stage of friendship.

    The next stage is good friend. A good friend is someone who loans you their car, takes you to the airport, takes your kids for a week so that you can get away with your significant other.

    A true friend is someone that will likely be with you your whole life, even if you live at opposite ends of the country. A true friend does everything that a good friend does, but will also remain your friend, even if you fight. A true friend will tell you the truth, even if it isn't pleasant. A true friend will give you a place to live, when your house burns down. A true friend will be the one you confide in.

    A best friend should always be a true friend. Don't accept anything less.

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      kwilkinsbusinessposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      I love the comment " a good friend takes your kids for a week so that you can get away with your significant other".  I haven't found that yet, it's sad to say most ppl I "thought" were my friends turned out to be frauds after I had my 2 kids.....smh

  33. profile image0
    Sal Manilaposted 9 years ago

    A friend is someone you'd loan your lawnmower to.
    A true friend is someone that you'd loan your lawnmower to and they don't sell it, mow rocks with it, and return it with no more than one inquiry as to where it is.
    A best friend is someone that would loan you their lawnmower.

    1. Aliski2014 profile image60
      Aliski2014posted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Lol cute.

    2. Brendan Spaar profile image58
      Brendan Spaarposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      That's my kind of friend!
      I think I met Sal Manila at a Chinese restaurant once. He was with Anita Mann.

  34. Seema Berwal profile image58
    Seema Berwalposted 9 years ago

    Hello David
    Good Question mate,  to answers it I'll first rank friend, true friend and best friend.
                     True Friend
                     Best Friend
                     Friend.
    A friend can be anyone with whom you spend some time or have a bit of chat, You can make friend anywhere. Spread a broad smile and you are blessed with friends.

    Best Friend is someone special with whom you share all your secrets, worries and happiness. Best friend gives you right advice. Best friends are always in touch.

    True Friend is a person who understands your feelings without saying and help without asking.It is not necessary to be in touch all the time in true friendship. It is a strong bond . A friend or Best Friend may leave you in hard times but a True Friend never does.
    Hence, true friendship is best friendship

    1. How to do blog profile image60
      How to do blogposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Good answer seema, thanks for sharing your accurate thinking.

  35. vignesh118 profile image59
    vignesh118posted 9 years ago

    Friend = Acquaintance
    True Friend = Does what friends are supposed to do. Help you in times
                           of trouble or distress
    Best Friend = Becomes a part of your family. You treat them and trust   
                           them like family

  36. Shahjhan Shah profile image53
    Shahjhan Shahposted 9 years ago

    FRIEND IS V SIMPLE BUT TRUE FRIEND IS IMPORTANT FOR  LIFE AND BEST FRIEND  IS NICE AND CUTE

  37. Joseph Adams profile image60
    Joseph Adamsposted 9 years ago

    the true friend is the one who stand with you at anytime you want a backup the best friend is the one you made him/her the best but you don't know if he/she considering you as his/her best friend

  38. Budoor profile image58
    Budoorposted 9 years ago

    a friend is someone who probably know where you live and you call each other like once a week, even though that person may not know everything about you but he/she know enough.
    i think that a true friend and a best friend are the same, it's that person who know everything about you, who been there in the good and the bad, if a day goes by without talking to that person something is wrong! it's someone you can count on who take care of and share every event with u ..

  39. profile image0
    Lybrahposted 9 years ago

    Your best friend is the one you have the most contact with.  Not a day will go by without you two calling each other.  You're best friend is your favorite friend.
    A regular friend is just somebody who likes and has accepted you, for all that you are.
    A true friend is one who has your back when no one else does.  The true friend stays while the fake ones scatter in the wind.

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    RidaFerozposted 9 years ago

    A friend is who'll always be with you at your call.
    A true friend will be there to support you no matter how physically far she/he is.

  41. erorantes profile image48
    erorantesposted 9 years ago

    Anyone can be your friend. For example,  a co worker to have a lunch  after working hours. Your  true friend is someone who keeps your secrets and listen. Your best friend is the person who is there for you in the bad times  and good times.

    1. profile image52
      MARI0512260146posted 9 years agoin reply to this

      yes very well said

  42. SatendraSaini profile image45
    SatendraSainiposted 9 years ago

    Friends are those person who lives with you in your happiness, true friend and best friend are those people who did not leave you at any circumstance.

    1. Brendan Spaar profile image58
      Brendan Spaarposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      I agree.

  43. kawsar221 profile image60
    kawsar221posted 9 years ago

    friend just give you company . true friends are always with you . happy and sorrow. best friend is most special from all true friend. He give you company , solution and he will be with you till death.

  44. Saqib Jilani profile image60
    Saqib Jilaniposted 9 years ago

    friend can not help of you but ture help

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    Michael Doriaposted 9 years ago

    The only difference between those three is the label you've put in front of the word "Friend" Take the label off. You still get a friend. Put the label back -- you have a friend of self-prescribed importance. What if you had a very big problem and asked for help from all three of those friends and none responded? On the flip-side, what if all three showed up ready to support and help you? Who deserves which label in that case, my friend?

  46. Kathleen Odenthal profile image89
    Kathleen Odenthalposted 9 years ago

    I dont know if there is a distinct difference between true and best friend, I always found best friend to be an elusive term, however a true friend compared to a friend could be very different. A true friend is honest, loyal, caring and compassionate.

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    brian the authorposted 9 years ago

    a best friend is a walking diary to you, but if they were really your best friend, you would trust them, close friend is the friend who is there for you but you don't always hang out or talk to as much, good friend is someone you talk to sometimes, but nothing to personal, to me, it depends on what level of trust you guys are on

  48. Jasvinder Wadhwa profile image55
    Jasvinder Wadhwaposted 9 years ago

    We people believe that our friend  is always helpful to us  about a friend
    a true friend is a friend who believes in us even we r saying lie is a true friend
    a best friend is a friend whith whom we had a connection if he or she help u when u r in a problem nobody is helping u then u can test who is your best friend

  49. DeepThought258238 profile image64
    DeepThought258238posted 9 years ago

    Well a friend can be anyone you get along with well enough to the point where you are willing to do activities with them, but they do not  have your full trust. It's only to a certain extent.

    A true friend is really synonymous with best friend. A true friend is someone you can fully trust, who is going to be loyal and be by you no matter what. That is the role a best friend usually carries out.

  50. shizazahra profile image59
    shizazahraposted 9 years ago

    I want friendship with you I have a problem I little poor so I am not having a bank account if you can do some thing for me I Shall be very thank full to you I live in pakistan answer plz ?

    1. Aliski2014 profile image60
      Aliski2014posted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Seriously??? Wow.

 
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AkismetThis is used to detect comment spam. (Privacy Policy)
HubPages Google AnalyticsThis is used to provide data on traffic to our website, all personally identifyable data is anonymized. (Privacy Policy)
HubPages Traffic PixelThis is used to collect data on traffic to articles and other pages on our site. Unless you are signed in to a HubPages account, all personally identifiable information is anonymized.
Amazon Web ServicesThis is a cloud services platform that we used to host our service. (Privacy Policy)
CloudflareThis is a cloud CDN service that we use to efficiently deliver files required for our service to operate such as javascript, cascading style sheets, images, and videos. (Privacy Policy)
Google Hosted LibrariesJavascript software libraries such as jQuery are loaded at endpoints on the googleapis.com or gstatic.com domains, for performance and efficiency reasons. (Privacy Policy)
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Google Custom SearchThis is feature allows you to search the site. (Privacy Policy)
Google MapsSome articles have Google Maps embedded in them. (Privacy Policy)
Google ChartsThis is used to display charts and graphs on articles and the author center. (Privacy Policy)
Google AdSense Host APIThis service allows you to sign up for or associate a Google AdSense account with HubPages, so that you can earn money from ads on your articles. No data is shared unless you engage with this feature. (Privacy Policy)
Google YouTubeSome articles have YouTube videos embedded in them. (Privacy Policy)
VimeoSome articles have Vimeo videos embedded in them. (Privacy Policy)
PaypalThis is used for a registered author who enrolls in the HubPages Earnings program and requests to be paid via PayPal. No data is shared with Paypal unless you engage with this feature. (Privacy Policy)
Facebook LoginYou can use this to streamline signing up for, or signing in to your Hubpages account. No data is shared with Facebook unless you engage with this feature. (Privacy Policy)
MavenThis supports the Maven widget and search functionality. (Privacy Policy)
Marketing
Google AdSenseThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
Google DoubleClickGoogle provides ad serving technology and runs an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
Index ExchangeThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
SovrnThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
Facebook AdsThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
Amazon Unified Ad MarketplaceThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
AppNexusThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
OpenxThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
Rubicon ProjectThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
TripleLiftThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
Say MediaWe partner with Say Media to deliver ad campaigns on our sites. (Privacy Policy)
Remarketing PixelsWe may use remarketing pixels from advertising networks such as Google AdWords, Bing Ads, and Facebook in order to advertise the HubPages Service to people that have visited our sites.
Conversion Tracking PixelsWe may use conversion tracking pixels from advertising networks such as Google AdWords, Bing Ads, and Facebook in order to identify when an advertisement has successfully resulted in the desired action, such as signing up for the HubPages Service or publishing an article on the HubPages Service.
Statistics
Author Google AnalyticsThis is used to provide traffic data and reports to the authors of articles on the HubPages Service. (Privacy Policy)
ComscoreComScore is a media measurement and analytics company providing marketing data and analytics to enterprises, media and advertising agencies, and publishers. Non-consent will result in ComScore only processing obfuscated personal data. (Privacy Policy)
Amazon Tracking PixelSome articles display amazon products as part of the Amazon Affiliate program, this pixel provides traffic statistics for those products (Privacy Policy)
ClickscoThis is a data management platform studying reader behavior (Privacy Policy)