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Rant alert: 10 Worst Twitter follow auto-DM’s

For the record, I’m not a big fan of receiving DM’s when I follow someone. So much so that I just need to rant about it.

The overwhelming majority of “thank you” DM’s are auto-generated or just plain ridiculous. Granted, there are people who send a very polite thank you and craft a personalized message targeted to me. To those who DM out of genuine thanks…THANK YOU! Please realize that this rant is not aimed at you.

Begin rant:

Presenting Jeremy Hilton’s top 10 list of the worst auto-DM’s…and corresponding feedback.

10. Thanks for the “virtual handshake”...nice to tweet you. (I’ll try to be interesting).

An un-clever attempt at being clever.

9. Forgive the auto DM~We wanted to THANK you quickly! Hope to Tweet w/you soon

If your asking for forgiveness, you’re admitting that auto-DMing sucks. So why are you doing it?

8. Thanks, There’s a new site in pre-launch, their giving stocks to those who join, check it out. <link removed>

This one is a classic. The site he sends you to is an affiliate link and has nothing to do with giving stocks to members. Deception in your first message…that’s a strong start.

7. Whoo Hoo! You are my new favorite. Thanks so much for the follow. See you in the twitterstream.

I know that I’m not your new favorite. I followed you, there’s no need to stroke egos.

6. Wow is it really YOU? Thanks for the follow! we folllow [sic] back. Tweet you later have great day

Yes it’s me. Who else would it be? The intro to this DM makes me feel like I’m reading a dating site personal.

5. Welcome! You can join the discussion by sending ‘d fiercehealth msg’

Thanks for the help with sending a DM.

4. Thanks for following. As your reward, download more than 100 IM gifts at <link removed>

A treat for following you? <asked with my best impression of puppy dog eyes>

3. Thanks for the follow.  Here’s a guide to help with twitter: <link removed>

This is also a classic. The guide she referred me to shows me how to set-up a Twitter account…

2. Super, thanks for the follow…I like your tweets, what do people think of when they hear your name?

I dunno. Is this a trick question?

1. Thanks For The Follow!You wanna know How I Got 5000 Followers in 2 week & Made $2658.63 doing it? <link removed>

The mac daddy of auto-DM’s that I hate. I followed you because you had something interesting to say, and you proceed to DM spam me! And to answer your question, NO!

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Posted by Jeremy Hilton on Apr. 16, 2009