For events like this where neighbors play a big part, i unfriend those inactive, or those who have not updated days into event. I only have 1 forum friend(all together) that is not included in being removed, i would pm first. And 3 real life friends that i wont remove, one of them not been on since halloween and one who has never visited me but logs in every so often so i can still tap her town. She's also very busy and can hardly get on which for a friend is acceptable.

Generally I un friend after a week of inactivity.

I usually un-friend my neighbors after 2 days of no activity during an event. But it appears that a bunch of them haven't even started gathering Rods yet - and I'm still getting a few handshakes here and there - so I've started keeping track today of who's visiting my towns.Ya hear that people? I'm makin' a list! Better get on the ball and start visiting!

wadebear wrote:I usually un-friend my neighbors after 2 days of no activity during an event. But it appears that a bunch of them haven't even started gathering Rods yet - and I'm still getting a few handshakes here and there - so I've started keeping track today of who's visiting my towns.Ya hear that people? I'm makin' a list! Better get on the ball and start visiting!I unfriend all rodless and handshakers today.I know it's not the place to say but you need an extra im daily + all 99 neighbors. Zafobi.

wadebear wrote:I usually un-friend my neighbors after 2 days of no activity during an event. But it appears that a bunch of them haven't even started gathering Rods yet - and I'm still getting a few handshakes here and there - so I've started keeping track today of who's visiting my towns.Ya hear that people? I'm makin' a list! Better get on the ball and start visiting!

mikepellerin60 wrote:I don't normally un-friend, but during events, especially events that require friend participation, I do!If I've been to your town and have not been able to collect for the past week...Friend, Forum Member, or not, you are destined for my deletion list!Forum Members are given a bit of leeway, cuz they usually tell us ahead of time if they are experiencing problems.What are your thoughts on "Unfriending?"My thoughts are there are entirely too many threads here asking about it. Why over think it? Guilt? Come on. Just do it. No public explanations are necessary.Play your game how you prefer it. Choose your neighbors as you see fit.

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hot4daryldixon
10 years ago
Generally I un friend after a week of inactivity.
wadebear
Retired Hero
10 years ago
I usually un-friend my neighbors after 2 days of no activity during an event. But it appears that a bunch of them haven't even started gathering Rods yet - and I'm still getting a few handshakes here and there - so I've started keeping track today of who's visiting my towns.

Ya hear that people? I'm makin' a list! Better get on the ball and start visiting!
Zafobi
10 years ago
wadebear wrote:
I usually un-friend my neighbors after 2 days of no activity during an event. But it appears that a bunch of them haven't even started gathering Rods yet - and I'm still getting a few handshakes here and there - so I've started keeping track today of who's visiting my towns.

Ya hear that people? I'm makin' a list! Better get on the ball and start visiting!

I unfriend all rodless and handshakers today.

I know it's not the place to say but you need an extra im daily + all 99 neighbors. Zafobi.
mikepellerin60
Seasoned Newcomer
10 years ago
wadebear wrote:
I usually un-friend my neighbors after 2 days of no activity during an event. But it appears that a bunch of them haven't even started gathering Rods yet - and I'm still getting a few handshakes here and there - so I've started keeping track today of who's visiting my towns.

Ya hear that people? I'm makin' a list! Better get on the ball and start visiting!
4junk3000
New Spectator
10 years ago
mikepellerin60 wrote:
I don't normally un-friend, but during events, especially events that require friend participation, I do!

If I've been to your town and have not been able to collect for the past week...Friend, Forum Member, or not, you are destined for my deletion list!

Forum Members are given a bit of leeway, cuz they usually tell us ahead of time if they are experiencing problems.

What are your thoughts on "Unfriending?"

My thoughts are there are entirely too many threads here asking about it.

Why over think it? Guilt? Come on. Just do it. No public explanations are necessary.

Play your game how you prefer it. Choose your neighbors as you see fit.
barryriddl474
Seasoned Newcomer
10 years ago
I have a few friends who are virtually inactive, with very low counts and hardly anything to tap when visiting, but as I've crafted this ideal neighbor list over the years, the people who aren't playing as much must have something going on and since I don't have trouble meeting goals, I can wait longer for them.

A year ago, I would have said 3 days of nothing to tap during an event would do it, or 2 weeks when an event isn't active.

Ultimately, Mike, it's up to you. Delete those you want to delete and PM some forum regulars that seem to have the same passion as yourself for the game, and see if they have a spot open.
izabellatrix
10 years ago
Once I stop being able to tap things in a friend's town, I check how long they've been away. If it's been 4 days or more, I unfriend them. This is the same during events and not during events. If I've seen them visiting my town I may give them more time. If I know them in real life I will never unfriend them though.
Dotcom180
10 years ago
If someone is inactive in a gigantic event such as this one he doesn't deserves my virtual friendship...
Got a few spots left if u looking for a super-active neighbor. :)
sirlanceelot
10 years ago
4junk3000 wrote:
mikepellerin60 wrote:
I don't normally un-friend, but during events, especially events that require friend participation, I do!

If I've been to your town and have not been able to collect for the past week...Friend, Forum Member, or not, you are destined for my deletion list!

Forum Members are given a bit of leeway, cuz they usually tell us ahead of time if they are experiencing problems.

What are your thoughts on "Unfriending?"

My thoughts are there are entirely too many threads here asking about it.

Why over think it? Guilt? Come on. Just do it. No public explanations are necessary.

Play your game how you prefer it. Choose your neighbors as you see fit.

CheeseyPoof agrees with you, there are to many threads related to this question. CheeseyPoof did a simple search and came up with a plethora of threads about "unfriending".
dubhe1313
10 years ago
SnarkTheCat wrote:
Normally, if their town has nothing to tap, I check their status.

Just curious how you do this? I haven't seen that option, but I'm also playing on iPad so maybe it's not an option?