Perhaps one of the most annoying tactics currently used on Twitter is the “Auto-Direct Message” feature of many third-party apps.
Huh?
Have you ever noticed the almost instant direct message from someone you just started following? They use a service that automatically follows you back and sends you a direct message. Often, they include a URL back to their website. Good marketing? Perhaps. Spammy? Yes.
These messages are so spammy and impersonal that I almost automatically unfollow them. Why? Because when I see that they are so quick to push their message, they are obviously not interested in me and what I have to say. Immediately pushing your service/website/product says, “I’m not interested in you or having a conversation with you. I’m only interested in you clicking my link.”
The bottom line: auto-direct messages with a link get blocked. That’s it.
The violators have already proven they are not interested in me, so why should I reward bad behavior?
What do you do when you are spammed via Direct Message?
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