Opt Out of Automatic Direct Messages [DM]

You can use tools like TweetAdder and SocialOomph to send automatic Direct Messages to new followers. They are very handy tools, and definitely worth investigating.

BUT REMEMBER:

Few people like receiving the direct messages. If they know how, they have already opted out.

You can opt out of all automatic direct messages sent from SocialOomph, which accounts for a large amount I would imagine.

HOW:

1. Follow @OptMeOut

2. Wait for them to follow you back [automatically]

3. Send them a DM, saying whatever you like

4. Unfollow them

The KEY is that you have to do it in that order.

This won’t stop the DM’s sent from TweetAdder or the other Twitter friend adders, but should remove a lot.

- Lewis

P.S. Also worth noting: TweetAdder has a feature to delete all current direct messages, so get cleanin’!