Why do people, especially journalists, tweet “Hi @[name], can you follow me so I can DM?” to their whole timelines? Is it to pressure the other person?
Yes! It’s bizarre. Always wonder if someone’s told them to do it at some point, because it’s excruciating.
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I honestly think it's founded in a lack of understanding how Twitter works. But also I've asked colleagues about it and they've said "I don't mind doing it publicly" which I can't understand or comprehend.
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Argh, same: it either says “I’m happy to tell everyone I can’t do basic research” or “I’m happy to try and embarrass someone I want to interview publicly”
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