Friends

The 'Friend' feature is Chatgum's major Follow/Friend feature on the application, and is controlled simply by clicking the 'Friend Button' on any user's profile. You can view the number of friends a user has by the green number located near the 'Add Friend' button depending on the version of Chatgum you are using.

Uses
Unlike the like system, the friend system has a few in-app uses beyond cosmetic profile usage:
 * Increases one digit on the friend counter on any user you chose to friend.
 * If you are friends with a user, you will recieve updates for all tiles they chose to make, though replies to other user's tiles you will not get notified for.
 * If the user's direct messages are set to 'Friends Only' you will be able to message them if they have friended you.
 * They will appear in your Friends List for easy access to their profile.