A very interesting question as of late for me. I've been playing on Xbox live and people send me friend requests, but i don't seem to know why. Have I done a really good job when playing a game? Do i have a neat gamertag? Am i just another person to add to your list? Maybe i'm a little different, but in life, i choose my friends very carefully. I've been trying to see how that plays out in a cyber world. I think i would prefer to be very selective in the people i associate myself with. I don't believe it is because i am some cyber snob, but because i truly wish to connect with people on a genuine level. When playing Halo 2 i'd like people that i would have fun playing a few rounds with or playing well as a team. Here on Gamespot, i'd like to be able to converse with people who have similar interests in gaming as well as life. I really don't care if my level goes up quickly based on my friends list. If people are on my list that i don't communicate with, then are they really friends? For now i will be looking for a few Gamespot friends who are interested in collecting NES games. It would be fun to hear about how excited other people are when they get a hold of a few more games to add to their collection. I know i'm always wanting to share with someone other than my wife. As far as halo 2 goes, i think when i peak level wise, i will be looking for a few people that are in the same boat and we can play together. My advice to the masses is to get to know your fellow gamers out there.