[Swizec]

> "Hey you laughed at my joke, we should really be friends, please give me your phone number so I can text you when I want to!"

And that is exactly what parties are for. Performing a BFS on a bunch of people to find interesting nodes you want to explore further.

[muppetman]

Of course, but you don't foist yourself on them as in my example. If you do it's creepy and annoying. Sure, have a link to your Twitter on your page and I'll probably follow you if I find you interesting.

Shoving it in my face though, well, that's just offputting.