Oh, "added" is just great! I never cared for "friending" anyway, because as you said it can sound a bit loaded. It's just old habits die hard, I guess.

I feel like a baby cow navigating DW culture for the first time, really -- I've had this account for a decade, but I never actually became an active member even after my LJ circles wasted away. I'm happy I dusted off my username now. It's exciting seeing all this activity!