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Mastodon user targeted by bot, considers limiting social circle

By PulseAugur Editorial · [2 sources] ·

A user on Mastodon reported being followed by a bot that was also followed by several of their connections. The user expressed frustration, noting they couldn't directly warn their mutuals due to communication limitations on the platform. This experience led the user to consider limiting their social media following to only those they know personally. AI

RANK_REASON User-generated content about a bot following a user on a social media platform, lacking broader industry impact or significance.

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Mastodon user targeted by bot, considers limiting social circle

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Got followed by a bot who was followed by multiple of my mutuals. I cannot let them know because they don't take DMs and I don't have other contacts for them. T

    Got followed by a bot who was followed by multiple of my mutuals. I cannot let them know because they don't take DMs and I don't have other contacts for them. This kind of thing makes me want to stop following anyone who is not in my extended face to face monkey sphere. #SociaMed…

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Got followed by a bot who was followed by multiple of my mutuals. I cannot let them know because they don't take DMs and I don't have other contacts for them. T

    Got followed by a bot who was followed by multiple of my mutuals. I cannot let them know because they don't take DMs and I don't have other contacts for them. This kind of thing makes me want to stop following anyone who is not in my extended face to face monkey sphere. #SociaMed…

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