Do you find automated DM’s on Twitter annoying? You know, the direct messages that say “Thank you for following me…
- now Like my Facebook Page
- read my Blog
- give me your email for free stuff
- or buy my stuff
I have ranted about automated DM’s on Twitter before in the following post: Twitter: Why I hate automated DMs! I have now found a very easy solution to stop the bulk of the automated DMs.
Most of the automated DMs come from SocialOomph.
(TweetAdder used to be a big source of automated DMs – I believe that Twitter and TweetAdder are currently involved in a lawsuit over spam. The amount of automated DMs seems to have dropped since the lawsuit.)
To opt out of receiving direct messages from SocialOomph is very straight forward.
- Follow SocialOomph Opt-out on Twitter @Optmeout
- Wait for @Optmeout to follow you back
- Send a DM to them when they follow you back. It literally can say anything.
- Unfollow @Optmeout
Very straight forward and far easier than getting irritated by automated DMs.
Let me know if you found this Twitter tip useful.
Nicky Kriel
Nicky Kriel is a Social Media Coach & Trainer inspiring, educating and empowering Business Owners to use Social Media more strategically. She is also the author of How to Twitter for Business Success. For more information visit http://www.nickykriel.com or to find out about her courses that she runs in Guildford visit http://www.nickykriel.com/courses
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I can’t wait to try this. I get annoying DM all the time from people, and when I do, I normally unfollow them.
Hi Angie
Lovely post by the way, got distracted by oneword.com. I think it will be a lot easier not to be annoyed in the first place, thank you.
Nicky
Hey Nicky,
I LOVE this post – those DMs drive me insane. If people really want to build a relationship with me how about chatting first before spamming me.
Cheers, Caylie
Nicky
DM messages from Twitter are indeed very irritating!
Many thanks for sharing this tip – new one on me.
Hi Valerie
There is always new to learn on Twitter, thank you.
Nicky
thanks! this is right on time…I just received a DM and wondered how can I stop these…I’m headed over to Twitter to get that resolved right now!
Hi Benecia
I am pleased it was good timing for you, thank you for letting me know.
Nicky
I don’t use SocialOomph. And, I don’t automate my DMs, but I do feel it’s important to acknowledge a new follower and thank them for connecting with me.
Hi Debra
It is lovely that you take the time to thank people.
Nicky
Nicky,
Thanks for this!
I hate automated replies and messages — this is a personal medium for communication, not spam city.
Found you via the Ultimate Blog Challenge.
Look forward to more good advice.
Cathy
Thank you Cathy,
So glad we are on the same page. Social Media is People to People communication, not set and forget.
Will pop over to your blog soon.
Nicky