This is for those passing around the friend challenge and other chain mail.  I am responding, for if your challenge is real, here is the response.  However, everyone should know who their freinds are and to what level their friends are their friends.  To some I am a family member or a friend through a family member.  To others I share something else in common.  I do not write much unless you or I are concerned about something.  I do not write many "just staying in touch" type emails.  And those that do know me and my thoughts about chain mail know that I read such things, but rarely pass them on.  I will pass along those that I think someone is intereested in, but I remove the "pass this along." part and I do not return to sender in most cases.  I will pass along that XYZ was hurt to the family and friends of XYZ so that they may keep informed and XYZ will receive information back.

However, to the point, I do not pass along chain letters in any form - mail, email, posts, blogs, or other.  Also, what does challenging a real friend truly say about you to your real friends?

Walk the talk, but do not infridge on the freedom of others unless they infridge on you, yours, or the innocent.