what it means when someone needs to "confirm" my friend request. Is there something else I need to do?
friendship, even in Plurk, is a mutual thing--nothing for you to do once you ask. You can always just be a "fan" and follow their plurks...
oh, and try
plurkerati.com if you're looking for a way to find plurkers with common interests
no prob--that's where I found a buncha cycling buddies