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hehe.. I was just as confused. Apparently you can't have friends unless they want to be your friend too (so much for stalking ) hehehe..

Nowadays you can add to your contacts and send a "friendship" request. If they accept, you get their glorious avatar in your friends showcase

That or just watch your email.. I'm sure you'll be swamped here soon with the world wanting to befriend you..

Oh yeah, took me awhile to realize this as well.. if you want to "respond" to a particular post in your profile.. click the "view conversation" link first then reply. Your reply will then show up in their profile rather than yours (and wandering why you aren't getting a response) Good for a one-on-one convo, but still public. Otherwise, general comments or whatever can be posted regularly.