Holy smokes Scott this is the lamest attempt to persuade me to do anything- let alone what I already do in my business. Did you even look at my bio my friend? Do I really “Rock”? Wow what an offer how can I refuse?– deansguide
The worst aspect of Twitter, the microblogging sensation with multiple benefits, is their implementation of a Direct Message feature. Known as a “DM”, this feature has morphed into the biggest spam tool and channel on the social network. Affiliate marketers, Multi Level Marketers, hard sell rip off artists, and anyone with a scam can (and WILL) deliver their messages.
The problem of DM spam is so previlant that the majority of savvy Twitter users do not monitor this channel more than once a week. What can Twitter do about this problem?
3 Twitter Ideas To Curb DM Spam
- 7 days: require a 7 day waiting period before a DM can be sent when a follow-follower relationship has been established
- Opt In-Out: create a opt in-out option where Twitterers can either choose to receive DMs or turn the DM channel off
- Penalties: automatically penalize Twitter spammers who violate “content regulations” created to stem the tide of unwanted hard sell sales pitches and phishing activities
I like the 7 day waiting period and opt out provisions. I also have an effective way to reduce DM SPAM. I’m pretty selective about whom I follow. Just because you follow me does not automatically mean I will follow back. I’ll look at your twit stream and determine the value of your information. If I see mostly messages about your latest MLM scam or your business or how I can make my teeth white, I’m not likely to follow. I believe in free speech, so I am not trigger happy on the block button. A couple things that will automatically get you blocked and/or reported as SPAM:
1. Send me an @reply pimping your business. When I find out you have zero followers and are following no one, Block & SPAM
2. Follow me and let me find something in your twit stream about looking at your dirty pictures, Block & SPAM
3. If I follow you and you send me even ONE DM pimping your business, Block & SPAM
It’s working pretty well so far.
Donmedia aka DM,
This is a fantastic comment. I appreciate the kind words. I like your 3 stesp to eliminate SPAM. That would make a perfect blog article. Nice work!
dean
good one!
and then i discovered yesterday the “@”spam that was new to me but i clicked on the twit name and reported blocked as spam.. seems to work..thanks for all your efforts to retain some of the initial good that is twitter!
sincerely
ea
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