I have a Facebook account which I primarily use as a tool to promote TwickFolk. It seems as if MySpace is pretty much dead in the water these days as a marketing tool (for venues and clubs anyway).

What annoys me with friend requests from total strangers is that in most cases you don't get a chance to check their suitability or find out more about them because you can't see their profile without acc3epting their request.

Is there any way around this? Or is there a way of leaving an automatic response asking them to explain how they know you or why they want to befriend you? (like an 'out of office' reply on email)