Q: How can I avoid this?
A: If you follow me, I kindly ask that you do so because you are genuinely interested in my content. If not, I encourage you to unfollow. Here's how I plan to handle this:
For followers:
If I notice you following me but not engaging with my content, I will ask you directly why you’re following me. If your reason is unrelated to my posts, I’ll request that you unfollow.
If you choose not to unfollow after being asked, I will temporarily block you.
If you refollow:
After being unblocked, if you follow me again without a valid reason, I’ll ask you once more. If the response is still unsatisfactory, I will permanently block you.
Regarding blocked users:
Please don’t take offense at being temporarily blocked. It is not personal; my intent is to maintain a follower base genuinely interested in my work.
If you make posts criticizing or harassing me over a block, I will report those posts, as this behavior violates GameJolt’s Terms of Service.
For friends:
The same expectations apply. Even if we are friends, I’ll ask why you’re following me. If it’s not related to my content, I’ll kindly ask you to unfollow.
For everyone:
If you have no reason to follow me, feel free to unfollow now. I wouldn't be mad—I am doing this to ensure my follower base is genuinely engaged.
To make this clear, I will include “(Read bio)” in my display name and link directly to my pinned post in my bio. I will also ask all new followers why they are following me, and the same conditions will apply: failure to unfollow when requested will result in a temporary block, and repeated refollowing without genuine interest will lead to a permanent block.
Why am I doing this?
While I have a significant follower count, my posts receive minimal engagement. I aim to build a follower base that is truly interested in my content. This is especially important to me because I hope to become a GameJolt Creator. Meeting the follower count requirement is only part of the process—you also need engaged followers.
Additionally, I’m staying out of any drama to maintain a clean reputation, as this is essential for achieving my goal. Thank you for understanding.
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