re: #9 CuriousLurker

Anyway, they should stay blocked after the first time you block them, but sometimes they’ll open another account under a different nic. If you’re using Tweetdeck, keep in mind that the global filter doesn’t actually block anyone, it just filters out all their tweets—i.e. if you leave Tweedeck and and use the Twitter web interface, you’ll see they’re still following you (and you can see their tweets).

Once someone is actually blocked they can’t follow you, but they can still read your tweets if they go to your Twitter page. They can also mention you in their tweets, but you won’t see them unless you go to their Twitter page or do a search of your nic (not recommended as it can get ugly). Was that about as clear as mud? :)

I keep a running list of everyone I block and a word or two about why I blocked them (stalker, possible stalker, wingnut, spammer, etc.) Every once in a while I also proactively block people, meaning I check the followers/following lists of people I’ve already blocked, and then add anyone who seems especially loathsome. Searching for @Lizardoid or #LGF also usually provides an abundance of spewers’ nics to add to the list.

Maybe I’ll do a page on Twitter someday soon with screenshots & everything.

Mmm…. not real clear, but I’m getting it! Like I said on one of the boards last week, you just have to jump in and do it and it starts to get clearer.

I haven’t upgraded to Tweetdeck. I’ve been thinking about it because I know it will simplify things. I’m going to print out what you just said above and keep it handy. I would love a Twitter tutorial from you. If you need examples, I’ll gladly be your guinea pig.

The only other thing that drives me crazy is not knowing who some people are. Some are obvious, others not so much. At least in Facebook, you can control those issues and privacy of what you say. Not so much on Twitter which I guess is good and bad.

One thing though, if I see someone is following the stalker site or any of the stalkers, I will block them. Like you say, CL, anyone can see the tweets if they want to without actually being a follower. I don’t know the purpose of wanting to follow them otherwise.

Also, I found if you click the HOME button, there’s a tab there called @Mention which will show your name anywhere mentioned, I’m assuming whether you follow the person or not.