pen pal in prison good or bad idea?

Question

i recently started writing to this guy in prsion i was trying to be nice and help someone out
i dont know him and he's in another state
and he wrote back and his letter was very nice
he sounds intelligent and like a nice guy
( even though hes in prison lol)
its not like a romantic relationship NO!! NEVER!!!
but i just want to be a friend and do something nice for someone who needs it
my friends say that its not such a good idea and they keep making jokes like he goona come get you when he gets out
but i thought i was being nice
and he seemed really appreciative
so should i keep it going?

im looking for good advice kinda answers

Answer 1

wel its nice that ur trying to be nice
it think its a good idead just as long as you dont give him any of your personal information
u have to remeber tht he must have done somthing wrong, i mean, he IS in prison

although it is very thoughtfull becasue when my uncle was in prison he had told me he was very alone and scared

but yes, keepit going, it sounds very good, no personal info tho

Answer 2

Absolutely not! You said it yourself, people feel lonely in jail. When people go to jail and none of their family visits them, they feel alone and abandoned. When they get a letter, they feel much better and they know that there's at least one good thing in jail. I highly recommend it.

Answer 3

not sure about this one , he;s likely despeate and you should remember that he will say anything to try and get you to meet him or send him stuff .

also depends how long he is in for , like if he gets out soon he might want to meet you and if he won;t get out soon he might want a conjical visit if you know what i mean .

be carefull and if things get weird end it as soon as possible and don;t give him many details about where you live or actual locations .

Answer 4

get to know him better

Answer 5

nonono!
no prisoners