Unwanted friends and followers on social media
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Managing Friends, Followers, and Subscriptions on Social Media
Introduction
When using social media, you can choose who to associate with by adding friends or followers. You don't have to connect with everyone, and you can always remove connections if needed. Different social media platforms use various terms for these connections. For example, on YouTube, you subscribe to channels, while on Facebook and Twitter, you have friends and followers respectively. Let's explore how to manage these connections effectively.
Unsubscribing on YouTube
If you have subscribed to a YouTube channel in the past and no longer wish to receive updates, you can simply unsubscribe. This will remove their updates from your feed, helping you reduce unwanted information.
Managing Friends on Facebook
Privacy Settings
On Facebook, you can control what others see about you through privacy settings. You can choose to display only your picture and name or allow others to see more details depending on your preferences. These settings are particularly useful for business pages where you might want a broader audience to view your content.
Adding and Managing Friends
To add a friend on Facebook, someone must send you a friend request. You will receive a notification either as a pop-up when you log in or via email. You must then accept the request to connect. Be cautious of accepting requests from people you don't know, as they might post unwanted content on your page.
Unfollowing or Unfriending
If you find someone's posts overwhelming but don't want to offend them by unfriending, you can choose to unfollow them. This way, you remain friends but won't see their updates in your feed. To unfriend someone, simply click on their profile, select the three dots, and choose 'Unfriend'. You will receive a confirmation pop-up; click 'Confirm' if you wish to proceed. Unfriending stops them from accessing your page, and you can also block or report them for more severe actions.
Managing Followers on Twitter
Unfollowing
On Twitter, you can follow accounts to receive updates in your feed. To unfollow an account, simply hover over the 'Following' button until it turns red, then click to unfollow. This stops updates from that account appearing in your feed.
Additional Options
For more control, visit the account's page and click the three dots for options such as muting, blocking, or reporting the account. Muting stops updates without unfollowing, while blocking prevents them from seeing your posts. Reporting an account will notify Twitter of any inappropriate behaviour, which can help protect you and other users.
Conclusion
Managing your social media connections helps keep your feeds relevant and secure. By using the tools provided by each platform, you can control who sees your content and whose content you see, ensuring a more pleasant social media experience. If you encounter abusive behaviour, don't hesitate to block and report the offending accounts to protect yourself and others.
- EDSQ Unit 5 LO 13.2