What is wrong with Nintendo's online?

[burninmylight]

Hiku said:

I can only comment on the 3DS version, but it's crazy how they don't let you send messages to people you've met online, or add them as friends.

Some kind stranger traded me a rare Pokemon I really wanted, (definitely did me a favor), and I was unable to send a thank you message or add him as a friend. I can see him in my "acquaintance list", but can't add him as friend or message.

I guess Nintendo fear that everyone is an online predator.

I found that if you challenge a random person to a battle and both sides let it play out to the end (i.e. no one rage quits), either one of you can send a friend request afterward in the "Would you like to do anything else with _____?" screen. So go battle him, and then friend him. ~_~