What is the difference between Friends and Followers on Helium?

Hi AnythingArt, okay I think I figured this out. If I request you as a "friend" on Helium, it automatically sends a "follow" request as well. Once you are my friend, you also follow me, and vise versa. They are using this in much the same way as favourite writer, except it is reciprocal. I mean, you could put you on my favourite writer list, but that does not automatically put me on your favourite writer list (darn you!, why not?). I haven't quite figured out the logistics or the purpose of this feature yet. The resume part you spoke of in another post is because they are trying to add more "professional" badges to categories that don't currently have them, but want to ensure they have enough writers in the category. For example, I work in Human Resources, so I would put that on my resume. If there were more in the same profession, they would consider adding a badge. I have sleuthed out several Helium writers on Mylot, but haven't found you yet. Some people, myself included, do not make this an easy job! Part of it, of course, is the desire to remain anonymous since many of us use our real names on Helium and user names on Mylot, which is a personal choice.