Giving hugs on MN. AIBU?

[RingEir]

I have been on MN for a couple of months now and have noticed a few comments to the effect that it is 'against the rules' to give people hugs on the forums. I have read the netiquette and guidelines and can't find any reference to this. What's wrong with giving hugs? I, for one, appreciate them when I am upset etc.

The actual rule is that you can give hugs as often as you like, but you must preface with "sending you unMN-like..."

Sad, but true. It's some kind of social identity thing I reckon...

Agree Beer. Though suspect other egos won't agree.

I quite like giving hugs and that shizzle - I'm a soppy tart in RL so in MN too.

Ok, thanks for the clarification. Big hugs to all:)

I think we like rebels here.

Even hug rebels.....