Why do people feel taken aback when people ask if they know them on myspace?

Question

Okay, so this girl adds me and I send her a message going "Do I know you?" My friend is like "That is so rude!" Seriously, all I asked was if I know the girl or not. Everytime I ask people that, they get pissed and don't answer. I find it rude to add someone you don't know. The only thing I don't like though is when people start out a message with "Hey" or "Hi" or "Thanks for the add, but..." and then ask if they know them. I hate when people try to be nice like that.

Answer 1

i dont think mad, but they probably just wanted to have more friends and arent interested in actualy meeting people.

idk its my opinion

Answer 2

Ha that is exactly the words i say when I don't recognize someone.

They always just respond with like smiley faces.

Answer 3

People just add people so they can have more friends. It's like a popularity contest. So don't worry.