To DM or Not to DM.. That is the Question!
September 22, 2009
If you are on Twitter you will realize there is an over abundance of direct messages, usually all or most of them being automated. Today I did a poll asking followers if they prefer a direct message at all, whether or not it’s automated. With over 100 responses, the majority of answers expressing that they would rather no direct messages.
“I hate auto DMs, I find them annoying. DMs that are not auto are ok, but I prefer @ replies.” -@JacksonCJ1
“When I joined I thought the DM’s were nice, but then I realized they were generic, and I stopped checking my messages!” -@Mary_Fenton
“When I did this poll with my followers a while back – it was “no” to the auto DM. They wanted personalized” – @Lacouvee
“No DM since automated responses show little consideration for the person following and in my mind is a form of SPAM.” – @SterlingMineral
The basis for me being on twitter is connection I would rather an authentic DM or none at all. the real deal, please. – @GirlZoo
Use your 140 characters to properly welcome your new followers by listening to what experienced tweeters want and do not like.
Direct Messages are not necessarily a bad thing, but they have the tendency of being extremely annoying. Especially when you’re getting flooded with ones such as “Hey, I just added you to my Mafia family. You should accept my invitation!
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