Handing out "I LOVE YOU" cards at my college

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Sorry, I couldn't read the whole thread cause I'm exhausted from a grueling day at work - but I don't think it's such an awful idea. I think it could be cute. Although you might get some unkind responses. I think if you really want to, you should. Report back Dude! I'm behind you all the way.

I think it's unlikely anyone will physically assault you if you're doing this in a college environment. Then again, I don't know what the environment at your college is like. Do it if you want, I just don't see the point.

I'd like to point out again that this could be construed as sexual harassment, and that I don't think that there is a "right" way to do this with your current plan of action. See my previous post for better ways to do this.

I'd also urge you to look at this from the other person's point of view. You seem to not care if you come across as creepy. However, it is extremely unpleasant to get creeped out. You claim to "love" these people, and yet you plan to do something that will make them feel unpleasant, creeped out, maybe even upset.

It is estimated that 1 in 5 women have been victims of sexual assault, and something like your "I Love You" cards and hug request (although intended to be innocent) could be triggering for a women (or man) who has had bad experiences in the past.

Wozeree and BorgPrince, give me advice on what I should say

I have to think about that.

I just think that many people here, while very well intentioned, are speaking from a point of Aspie burnout. You yourself might reach that point on day (I'm knee deep in it myself). But the reason I think you should do this (if you really want to) is because, it's nice to take chance and approach life as if it's fun because sometimes it is. Just be prepared for some weird looks, but no nobody will hit you and, while I'm not the definitive expert, I don't think this will mark you as an insane person and follow you through the rest of your college career.

Maybe you could just say something simple like, Hi, have a great day! If you see people looking like they want to you to go away, go away though.

I wouldn't put the #nohomo thing on it, it's too paranoid sounding to me, if I saw that it would make me wonder about you.

I seem to be the only one who thinks it's a fun idea though, so maybe you should ask some real life people before you actually embark on it. I'm no social genus. I think you sound like a fun sweet guy!

If you are seriously trying to make friends - bad idea. Creepy and just not comfortable for person receiving the cards/creepy random hugging.
If it is for shiggles, and you are just trying to mess with people - potentially funny youtube moments.

Nope, I wouldn't like that - I think you're cute and I like your smile, it's not how you look, but I would not like it if a stranger asked me for a hug.

Ok, sorry I read the whole thing. I think the free hugs sign is an ok idea. But don't ask them to hug you. If it was me, I might just avoid the hugging thing until you know them better, but hey some people love hugs and as long as you let them approach you about, it's ok.

Have you been to burning man? If you really want to do this, go and do it there. People will laugh, and not judge you harshly.

#Edit - come to think of it, that might be a really bad idea as well.

It reminds me of what it's like to be around a clown, a mime or a magician, and worry that they are going to incorporate you into their act.

Are you gonna FILM this escapade as well?

Are we talking about candid footage of how folks react to you?

And ofcourse putting it all on YouTube?


Filming it might make it a tiny bit less inane. You might break into showbiz with it.

And the police would have the video of the people who respond to you by assaulting you (there will be some). So you would have that security advantage as well. Well-atleast theyll know who did it-after you get beaten to a pulp! Lol!