In the early days of my Twitter usage I semi-randomly followed a bunch of people, hoping they’d follow me back and boost my number of followers. Because I followed so many people, I ended up seeing a lot of those Twitter autoresponder messages or auto-DMs. They usually say something like, “Hey, thanks for following me! You can check out my blog here.” But some were just extraordinarily terrible. I saved those :)
Below are 18 really, really bad examples of these automatically-sent DMs, along with some commentary from me as to why they’re so terrible.
Note: All names and URLs I’ve replaced with “XXXX” to protect the innocent.
1. Hey! Thanks for following! I’m a big fan of yours too!
Ummm… No you’re not. You don’t know me. Before I followed you, we had zero contact.
2. Twitter it’s great! But would love to connect with you on a more personal level on FB. Please check out XXXX.
“Connecting with someone on a more personal level” just sounds creepy, even if that creepiness wasn’t intended. I wouldn’t know, though, because I didn’t want to take that chance to connect.
3. hi,how are you?my names is XXXX and you?im from Brazil and you?hugs
I deeply respect the fact that English isn’t your first language and that you’re tweeting in English anyway. That’s awesome. But I’m pretty sure there are spaces in Portuguese, too. Oh, and you can see my name just by looking at my Twitter account…
4. Friends are known by the company they keep.
Yes, you are very wise. And your epic little autoresponder message did nothing but clog my inbox and make me unfollow you just out of spite.
5. Just wanted to say THANKS for following me in a different way, so brought you this free million dollars video - http://XXXX
You know how some things just sound too good to be true but actually ARE true? Yeah. This isn’t one of those things, and it makes you look like a desperate, sketcht scammer.
6. Hey neighbor, tweet, tweet, good to meet!
This one’s just a bit too corny for my liking.
7. Thanks for following. I’m mostly ’bout writing but you might enjoy my S(t)weet Movie Reviews, too.
This kind of goes along with the last one. Yes, we all know that this is Twitter and that the little messages you send out are called tweets. You don’t need to work in those words at every possible opportunity or insert them where they wouldn’t otherwise be used.
8. Thank you for the follow.I will follow back. Watch this video http://t.co/XXXX . have an awesome day!Energy and Light
I try to avoid clicking on links that don’t tell me what to expect. But thanks for the light and energy!
9. Hi and thank you for following me! It’s very nice to meet you and I’m looking forward to your tweets… XXXX P.S I invite you to visit my bl
Wait… YOU are looking forward to MY tweets? But… Didn’t I just follow you, not the other way around?
And the only thing you really need to remember about Twitter is that you’re limited to 140 charac
10. Details at www.XXXX.com
Details about what? Is that really the best pitch you can give me?
11. Real friends don’t spam their followers! I am sending this DM to followers I want to know. Learn more about me here: http://XXXX
Actually, you are sending this out automatically to everyone that follows you. Real friends don’t lie.
12. Thanks 4 the follow! U r a star like me! Sending yo pink sparkles *****, stay tuned for fab comments & eProducts!
[Insert wide-eyed emoticon here]
13. Hi! Thnx 4 th #Follow. Wht a gr8 pleasure. I look 4wrd 2 stayng in touch. If I cn hlp or support u n any way, pls let me know. Hve a gr8 wk
Wow. Just… Wow. My brain hurts.
14. Hi….
15. cool
16. Hello.
All three of these serve ZERO purpose apart from annoying the snot out of me. If you’re going to send out an auto-response, at least just ATTEMPT to make it somewhat interesting or informative instead of just a waste.
17. This Wonderful THING called the Internet Has Connected US! Let Me Share This With You…http://t.co/XXXX
Oh, so that is what this THING is called…
18. You’re so sweet! Thanks for the follow! Your name is inscribed on my heart! ~XXXX
This one’s just too sicky-sweet. Not my style.
Creating a better autoresponder message
Now, I’m not a fan of these auto-DM things in general. I don’t like them or use them or recommend them. But if you DO decide to use one, please just make it as beneficial as possible to both you (sender) and me (receiver).
If I were to use one of these, I’d offer something of value. This could be a link to to a particularly awesome blog post of yours or to a free ebook or something else of value. In my opinion, you just look like a hustler (in the negative connotation, Jk!) or scammer if you link to a sales page.
Once you decide what the offer is, make it as appealing as possible. Use appropriate capitalization and punctuation. Use an appropriate tone.
So my Twitter autoresponder thing could look something like this:
Be sure to check out my popular (and free, no strings attached!) ebook, 101 Ways to Battle Blogger’s Block: http://goo.gl/Naa2P
Make sense? And it wouldn’t be too hard to come up with something better than that, either.
If you’re going to inconvenience people with your automatic messages, at least try to make it worth their while!
Questions!
- Which one of these do you like or dislike the most?
- Do Twitter autoresponder messages bother you?
- Do YOU use a Twitter autoresponder message when people follow you? If so, what does it say?
- What should a Twitter autorepsonder message say or not say?
- Do you ever click on links in these auto-DMs? What makes you click or not?
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Haha, I’ve never used Auto Responder because I want to show my respect and polite to my followers
Same here, Pumama. It’s inconsiderate at best and really, really annoying at worst! I just don’t think anything good comes from it.
Thanks for commenting!
I loved this post..And could relate to it :)
Most ppl who use twitter on a pro level identify auto-reply in a sec.. It’s usually based on the time the dm magically appear after follow, or when you follow from two different accounts and get the same response at the same time…
Maybe best practice is to write [this is an auto dm] ..
Thanks,
Sharel
Exactly, Sharel. It’s not difficult to spot an auto-DM!
I have seen a couple messages say [Autoresponse] or [Automatic Message] or something like that. I’m not really sure I think that’s any better, though. They’re still annoying, but at least they’re not trying to pretend they’re personalized.
Thanks for taking the time to comment here, Sharel. I really appreciate it!
so you spent your time writing 18 things you don’t like.. and only 1 thing you do? Interesting.
I didn’t write the 18 things. They’re ones I’ve seen and collected over the past year or so. And yes I only gave 1 example of a “good” one because I think in general these things are a bad idea and don’t think they deserve much more attention than that.
Hi Tristan,
Twitter Auto responders never really bothered me, as I used to delete those emails without even spending time on clicking the links given in there. Concerning the usage of Auto Responder, why do we need one at first place? If we can’t respond to all the people who follows us, then how could we possibly engage with them? Twitter is all about engaging with people and the best way to do this is, do it by ourselves.
Sathish
I agree with you, Sathish. Twitter is all about the engagement between users. I’m slowly culling the number of followers I have after making the mistake of auto-following people when they followed me. I use SocialOomph to craft multiple auto-DMs that rotate and have been experimenting to find the right mix with the wording. My goal is to develop messages that heighten the level of engagement, either on Twitter or my blog.
Receiving messages to connect on Facebook is my biggest pet peeve, right up there with unfilled profiles in case I want to learn more about a person.
James, I’m doing the same thing with regards to culling my Twitter herd. It feels great!
Care to share an example or two of the auto-DMs you’re using?
Sathish, I love what you said, especially this: “If we can’t respond to all the people who follows us, then how could we possibly engage with them?”
Well put!
The way we get benefits from Twitter is by connecting with people, and that’s not something you can do on auto-pilot.
Tristan
So true.
I’ve seen a bunch of these recently as I’ve been trying to build up my Twitter following. I’ve yet to find one auto responder DM that’s made me sit up and take notice. IN fact the only DM that made me sit up and take notice was from a fellow triberrr (Paul Flanigan) – because he made a reference to our shared first name.
I get my kids to delete them from my Twitter feed – they love doing stuff like that. They don’t realize it’s subliminal training disguised as play!
Have a great day.
Paul
I go through every DM I get to make sure it isn’t a personalized one like the one you mentioned (though I don’t see too many other Tristans around!). But very, VERY few are real. I wish Twitter had an option where you could choose to filter out the automatically generated ones…
That’s awesome that you’re training your kids to work for you :D Brilliant!
Hah – you’ve seen nothing yet.
I bought my eldest a website for his 8th birthday – which he thinks it’s really cool as he gets to build lego and that kind of shit and tell me his thoughts on games and toys.
He doesn’t realize that the links to Amazon I put in the posts are affiliate links. By the time he gets to 10 he should be making a nice piece of change…and the only way he’ll get his hands on any pocket money is for creating a post on his blog. How’s that for Entrepreneurial School 101?
And the true genius – his younger brother CANNOT FREAKING WAIT to be 8 so he can have his own website too. I’m hoping that by the time they get to college age that they’ll have each banked £20 to 30K so they can pay for college themselves!
Plus then they’ll be able to scale up whilst they’re at college!
Paul
Paul, I literally laughed out loud when I read that! Effing brilliant! Hahahaha. I’m totally stealing this idea for when I have kids.
That will be just about the best education they can get. Home school them and turn them into internet entrepreneurs. That’s what I’d do – and have them do all MY work for me. The Mrs will totally not buy that though. Bummer.
Paul, I agree. That is really brilliant. IN fact I think that would make a great post on you site!
Steve
Glad you enjoyed it! Maybe in a couple of years when his site is making some decent change…then it might be appropriate. Until then it’s just another website…and nothing special at the moment. But it will get there.
Paul
great post Tristan! i never knew these Autotweets existed. lol! thanks for sharing. have a great week ahead. c”,)
Yep, they definitely exist, and they definitely suck!
BTW, have you gotten the book yet?
I’ve come across a couple of these…but the most awful one which “wins” my vote says this… “Thanks for following me, hope we have a long and fruitful journey of togetherness and networking”…sounded like an icky marriage proposal from someone whom you don’t know AT ALL! I instantly stopped following the person in case I was in for a lot more of “unwanted togetherness” …
Wow. That IS a pretty “good” one! “Sounded like an icky marriage proposal”… Hahaha. That’s awesome. Props to you for nipping that relationship in the bud :D
Yes..sometimes you just know that its not gonna work!
There’s also the choice of not bother people with auto-messages. In that regard, I’d prefer by far to send a public reply thanking for the follow and suggesting the eBook later on. I really, really dislike auto-DMs, I am sorry :p
Gabriele, you don’t have to apologize :D I really, really dislike auto-DMs, too! I think your suggestion to send a public reply and suggesting the ebook that way is a great one. Nicely done.
Thanks for the great comment and tip!
I thought I was the only one annoyed by the autoresponder!
I don’t like any of them and I think they further the gap of the personal touch in the digital space. I understand why some people do it…for some it’s to spam you with a link. For others it’s a way to make sure that a “thank you” is sent to all new followers.
I guess this is one that can really go either way. But for me, I want to make my networking as personal as possible. Plus, everyone knows when messages automated so no one is being fooled.
For me it’s a no no…I’ve seen too many bad examples wouldn’t want my intentions to be mixed with those who have poor intentions.
Have a great week Tristan!
Yeah, I guess this is one that *can* go either way… But judging from your response and everyone else’s on the post, just about everyone else thinks auto-DMs suck, too!
I’m with you. I stay away from these because I don’t want to be lumped in with the people that use these. Ick.
Thanks for commenting, Jk!
To protect the innocent? To protect the INNOCENT!? THE INNOCENT!?!?
You are being too kind sir…
Regarding your auto responder. Fail. I wouldnt do it. Has a link in it….its an auto-fail.
The one I used to use is this:
Im looking fwd 2 getting 2 know u. Here is me in 7 words. Blogging biking doggy training & songwriting festival of awesome :-) Who r u?
Ive gotten a lot of mileage out of that one.
You’re so drastic but I see your point about sliding links in Twitter auto responders. It’s a “push”; not very “inbound marketing”…
Still, I don’t use auto DM.
Yup, I agree with both of you. Definitely not the best way to go about doing things!
Thanks Constantin!
I just threw up in my mouth. But I think a heart emoticon would have really opened up some doors for you.
LOL very funny and thought provoking. Luckily I have not received any such DMs, so I am glad that I am not following any tunatics.
Cheers,
Jane.
You’ve never gotten any DMs like this? Lucky! I guess I’m just following the wrong kind of people…
Thanks for commenting, Jane!
Number 9 blows my mind! I hate these damn auto DMs, they are probably my ultimate piss off on the web right now. I miss the odd legitimate DM because I never check, I can’t be bothered to waste all my time looking at these stupid messages. And twitter doesn’t even have a bulk delete option in their API for this!?!
I don’t understand why twitter hasn’t done something about this yet!
I’m with you, Dainel. No idea why Twitter lets this kind of activity go unchecked. I do go through each DM to see if it’s real… But the ratio of fake to legit ones has got to be 100:1. Crazy.
Thanks for taking the time to comment!
I’m not use Auto Responder.
Good for you. I removed your link because of your spammy comment.
I don’t use the autoresponder in Twitter. The fact that so many people do means the DM function in Twitter is essentially useless for me. Since it’s so rare that a DM is actually relevant, I don’t look at them at all.
I agree, John. I’m surprised Twitter hasn’t done something about this. You’re right; DMs are essentially worthless now, and it’s too bad.
Thanks for your input and comment, John. I really appreciate it.
When I first started I followed the advice of some of the bigwigs and started sending out the auto DMs.
After I started getting them myself I just turned it off. Damned annoying. Sure there was a diamond or two in the coal, but not enough to make them worthwhile.
The auto DM’s have been so abused by people who don’t deliver any value in them that the rest of us tune them out at best and delete with extreme prejudice at worst.
“The auto DM’s have been so abused by people who don’t deliver any value in them that the rest of us tune them out at best and delete with extreme prejudice at worst.”
Nailed it, John! So true. DMs are essentially useless now because of these annoying spammy auto-DMs. I’d say that it’s sad, but… It’s not really!
Thanks for the great comment, man. I really appreciate it.
I had to LOL at these, I am sorry I never wrote down any of those nutty ones I got.
The funniest thing is when a blogger follows me, a person I’ve seen around and when I recognize him and realize I am not following him, I do follow back.
And get a DM saying Nice to meet you, check out my blog at ……
Helloooooo, I’ve been there a million times!!!
Tristan, thanks for the awesome and funny start of the week :)
Hahaha. That IS really funny :D
Thanks for the comment, and I’m glad you liked the post!
Hi Tristan,
I never click those auto-responders and like you, depending on how weird or annoying the message is, they may get unfollowed. I’ve never set up and auto DM – I can’t see the authenticity in it. I’ve never received one that really compelled me to do anything, so I guess I don’t have much faith in the process.
Every once in a while I’ll click on an especially terrible one just to see how stupid the sales page on the other end of the link is :D
Thanks for taking the time to comment, Kiesha!
I know this goes against the grain, but I think I still have my very first autoresponder message connected to my account. Best part is, when I made it I made it terrible on purpose. I can even remember someone calling me out about it once.
You made it terrible on purpose? Hahaha. Awesome. Have you gotten any results from it?
I used to follow people to help boost my followers numbers, much like you, and also paid for it with those autoresponder DMs.
I have since culled my follow numbers to the point where I only follow those that I have interacted with online. I’d rather have a lower follower number than have to keep dealing with those autoresponders.
Paul, I think this is something that a lot of us do when we first start using Twitter. All we care about at first is numbers, but then we eventually realize that there’s a lot more to it than that. Numbers don’t matter as much as engagement and quality of the interactions we have.
Thanks fro the comment, Paul!
Some of those auto responses are actually humorous.
I don’t like or use autoresponders of any kind. I have received an auto response email when leaving a post. The first time I thought “oh how nice” then I received the same message for another comment I left! Annoying at best.
That’s the worst! I think it’s worse to get two “Thank you” emails like that than it would be to just not even get one in the first place. Why don’t more people realize that?
Thanks for taking the time to leave a great comment, Debbie. I really appreciate it.
Hey Tristan,
I will admit, I’ve gotten more horrible DM’s then good ones… I still use the auto DM but mine invites them to come back to my blog and promote themselves. I’ve set up a post specifically for them to tell me and my readers ALL about who they are, what they do, what they are passionate about, etc. I’m telling you, I’ve made some killer contacts by using this approach so I will not discard this method.
But, the majority of them just down right stink! So very sad…
That’s a interesting idea, Adrienne! How many people introduce themselves each week or month?
Well, considering that a LOT of people don’t even look at their DM’s, I’ve had 63 responses in a little less than 2 months. So, that’s not too shabby for the ones who actually took the time and took advantage. But, I’ve always made some awesome contacts and even hooked a few people up who are now doing business together. It definitely works for me.
Thanks Tristan
I think that’s pretty good, actually. Hmmm… Interesting. I’ve seen it work pretty well for some other bloggers, too. Thanks for sharing, Adrienne!
Adrienne,
This is a fantastic idea!! I hope you don’t mind if I use it :) I’m new to twitter, marketing etc. and trying to get my freelance writing business off the ground. This could be a great technique to gain followers. Heading over to your site now :)
A big, fat AMEN to this comical post Tristan. Golly, when I look back at my early days on twitter I’m embarrassed to say I had one of these dumb messages. These days, if I get them, I honestly unfollow the person immediately. At this point, it’s all about relationships man, ya know??
Thanks for the smiles,
Marcus
I think if I had known how to set up a Twitter autoresponder when I first started using Twitter, I probably would have. I guess ignorance is bliss there :)
Thanks for the comment, Marcus!
I’m a Twitter newbie, but I think I have received many of these types of auto-DMs. I especially hate the “let’s connect on Facebook” ones because I feel like I’m being stalked or something. Of course, I don’t have a lot of followers, but my personal technique (that Brankica taught me) is to send each non-spammer follower a very simple “Just saying Hi, thanks for following me” tweet. Often this simple tweet is a great conversation starter.
Nice! I think that’s pretty solid advice, Marianne. Starting a conversation on Twitter is pretty easy and can lead to great results.
Thanks for sharing and taking the time to comment!
I hate auto-rsponders. it’s too impersonal. I tweet my thanks using the person’t username and a small personal message.
I think that’s great, Dennis. That’s a much better way of thanking someone than just doing it automatically.
Thanks for the comment, man. I hope your week is going well!
I don’t have a problem with autoresponders if they’re not spammy. I hate getting the ones that offer me their product when I don’t even know who they are.
I’ve never got any of the ones you’ve mentioned, probably cause I have a small group I’m following so far. I’m sure as that grows, I’ll see all those weird examples and then some.
I think that even the non-spammy ones are kind of annoying, but maybe it is just because I followed weird people…
Thanks Benny! May you continue to not see annoying/lame auto-DMs :D
Great topic. Automated DMs drive me nuts – and insult my intelligence. Here’s the worst one I’ve had lately. I unfollowed immediately, of course:
Hey :) want a shout out? go to http://DerickLukes.com and click on the advertisement ont he top right! msg me back for shout out!
I’m surprised this idiot has any followers left.
Wow. That one IS terrible! Geeze. Not only is it lame, but that’s definitely against AdSense terms of service!
Thanks for that truly wonderfully terrible example, Kathy :)
Hi Tristan,
I tested an autoresponder for my Twitter account a long time ago. I mainly did it just to see if it was easy to set up, and if it worked. But, I stopped doing it, because I found it annoying. I hardly use the DM at all anymore, because I receive a lot of auto-DM’s. So to me, it’s hard to create the perfect one, but you’re not far away. It’s all about what we want it to do, if we want to create a relationship or sell. I would go for a relationship.
The best ones I have seen are the ones that provides me with contact info, like their facebook page and other ways to connect. That might be good, but if it’s the first time I have had any contact with them, why would I want to connect with them on other social media (already)? :-)
I think a lot of us have given up on the whole DM thing because we’ve been numbed by the spammy auto-DMs.
You said: “It’s all about what we want it to do, if we want to create a relationship or sell.” I think you could probably sell better if you establish the relationship first. I think very very few people would just buy from a cold auto-DM.
I personally don’t like the ones that give additional contact info like Facebook info. I feel like if I wanted to connect on Facebook in the first place, I’d go to the person’s blog or website or whatever and find the Facebook page.
Thanks for the great comment, Jens!
Tristen,
Your list pretty well covers those irritating DM’s. I have been testing out a DM system and I am still out on it. I do know what I do not like so it is a tough choice to make.
I have to admit I would include the one you suggest to use I would add to my list of dislikes. I wouldn’t do it.
Yeah, I actually don’t know if I like my suggested one either :) I guess writing those isn’t a talent of mine. And I think I’m ok with that! I retire.
What ones do you like? Or at least not hate? Have you found that some are more effective than others?
You want loyal readers so you should not use auto responders at all. It really make your followers to feel weird.
“It makes your followers feel weird.” Hahaha. Well said :)
Thanks Riya!
I hate auto-responses and will usually unfollow immediately. If you have something you want all your followers to know, just tweet it! That’s why we’re all here, right?
Exactly, Trish! Great point. There’s no real reason to have an auto-DM!
Everyone of these auto-DM users get the instant axe. I used to spend time responding to them when I knew no better. But now it’s an instant way for me to know has no need to be in my stream.
I really like what you said here: “But now it’s an instant way for me to know has no need to be in my stream.” So true!
Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. I really do appreciate it.
I also recieved these kid of messages also. I immedietly unfollowed these kind of people.
I usually do, too. They’re just super lame!
Wow. Some of those even made ME cringe! Just wow.
Of course, I tend to flinch when I get an auto-responder DM in Twitter, and it doesn’t really matter who it is. The really awesome people don’t need to auto-send DM’s to their followers. They show their appreciation and interaction in their Tweets, and in the other ways they make available to interact with their following.
Delena
I’m the same way, Delena. Any auto-DM is just… unpleasant! You make a great point about the real value coming from a person’s tweets, not just a one-off “Thank you” message.
Thanks for the great comment!
I know this one, Thanks for following, you can check out my blog to learn more about me. Why? Because I have used it when I first started autoresponder on tweeter, even now I am not quite sure I have disabled it yet since I haven’t been able to find the particular one I used back then.
It’s funny what following the crowd can do to someone, I saw others do it that’s why I equally followed suit. Today, I guess I know better, find the style that fits you, the crowd are not always right!
Tristan, I have a question though, how can one disable the autoresponder you have previously set up, especially if you can’t find the name of the one you had used? I don’t even know if it is still working.
Thanks for the post.
Yeah, I think this is definitely one of those instances where the crowd is not always right!
You bring up a good question. I have no idea how you can disable a previously set-up autoresponder if you don’t know where you set it up. To see if it’s still there, you could set up another account just to follow your main account, and then see if you get the autp-DM. But yeah, I don’t know what to tell you, man!
You can check to see what tool the auto-DM is generated from and just disable the connection from your twitter account. Whatever the application is..use this in the “settings”
http://twitter.com/settings/connections <<~~~ shows the apps that are connected to your account.
Good luck!!
hahahahahaha that’s awesome man – so refreshing!
oh btw – I set up my godaddy account and sent you email about it. You get it?
Sweeeeet :D Glad you liked it, Alex! Thanks for stopping by to comment, man.
Ah ha ha haha! This was awesome Tristan. I especially love number 12 – classic, hysterical. Thanks for the laugh. Oh…and your point is right on. Totally with you.
Number 12 really did blow my mind when I saw it. I have no idea how someone could write that with a straight face!
Thanks for the comment, Marlee :)
I think almost all auto DM’s are annoying and should be disallowed.
I agree, Jessica. They just suck, don’t they?
Thanks for commenting!
LOL Tristan!
Out of all the auto DMs you mentioned, I’d have to say my favorite one is this: “Thanks 4 the follow! U r a star like me! Sending yo pink sparkles *****, stay tuned for fab comments & eProducts!”
I mean… what? Pink SPARKLES?!! ROFL!
But I totally agree. I’ve never liked DMs myself, though I do understand why some people may use them. They’ve just come across as annoying and spammy to me.
Awesome read – and thanks for the good laugh! ;)
Christina
I know, seriously! Pink sparkles?? Wow.
I think the best DM I’ve ever gotten was from a writer. This is all it said: “Does my butt look big from over there?” Hahaha. I thought it was freaking hilarious.
Thanks Christina!
Tristan,
I got a DM once that said something like “I like you already….” and I almost fell for that crap too until I realized it was from someone I’ve known for months! Then I got kinda pissed and started to unfollow. Just that quick I started laughing and reminded myself that it’s only Twitter and it ain’t that serious.
Basically the best way to avoid those DMs is to stop following people and just put them in lists. Seriously….
Putting people in lists instead of following them is a great idea! Hmmm… I just might have to go and do that…
Yeah, it’s sometimes funny how seriously we take Twitter, social media, and blogging in general. At the end of the day it’s all just bits in cyberspace, right?
Thanks for the great comment, Ileane!
You’re article had me grinning while reading. What you’ve mentioned are all true and they’re awful.
Yeah, I just can’t believe that people use these. Freaking insane…
Thanks for commenting!
Very funny list! I’m just starting to get the hang of Twitter and must say most of the auto-DMs I’ve received have been a turnoff. I haven’t unfollowed anyone as a result, but think I will be more inclined to in the future.
As for #13 above… I think your head hurt because you were reading the translated version. The original read “I’m 12 years old and texting this during social studies…” :)
“I’m 12 years old and texting this during social studies…”
Hahaha. That’s great, Adam! Yeah, I think you nailed it.
Thanks for the great comment!
LMAO!! “U r a star like me! Sending yo pink sparkles *****” ..
The best part was your comments.. He he..
In a weird way, my brain hurts too.. !!
I know, the pink sparkles just blew my mind. Crazy. I’m glad you liked my commentary, too :) Thanks for commenting, Rachana!
I loved these. One I get the most is the “let’s connect on Facebook on a more personal level.” I agree. It’s kinda creepy.
Glad you liked the post, Christian! Yeah, I’m definitely not a fan of those Facebook romance ones. Creeeeeeepyyyy.
Thanks for taking the time to comment, Christian!
Auto-DMs of every type drive me batty, Tristan. Most people worth following on Twitter quit using them some time ago, but there are still a few people who should know better yet continue to use them.
If auto-DMs are an issue for a Twitter user, then I’d suggest the issue may be with that user and not the person sending the DM. Why? Because you’re not likely following someone to whom you are really going to be paying attention in the first place. If the user is just blindly following people they deserve to read a few creepy DMs. ;)
This is awesome! I’m not a fan of automated DM either. To be honest, I rarely even check them because I assume they are all spammy. I probably should, but it’s annoying having to sort through them all.
It always kills me when people act link it isn’t an auto-responder. Don’t act like you took special time out of your day to write that DM.
I’m not fond of auto-responder message as you might have guessed, but I do think they can be done tastefully. I’m totally against linking to anything. Instead, I think just a simple greeting works best. No assumptions about who people are or what they are interested in. I do think Guy’s DM saying If this account tweets too much, follow my other one – it doesn’t repeat tweets is great. I also think mentioning topics you tweet about is a good idea (lets people know right up front if they should even bother following you.
Finally, one I saw said “I don’t follow back, if you want me to follow you, interact with me.” Might be a little blunt, but I digg the idea.
I prefer to add value to my tweets, rather than using an autoresponder. I feel there is more interaction with a personalized tweet. Your followers would notice how active you are and there by may even send you a message enquiring about your business.
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