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Is there a way to delete/remote followers? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 years ago by raydeen@lemmy.world to c/mastodon@lemmy.ml

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Today I got my first bot follower on Mastodon. Is there a way to remove it? I only see block available, but I’m not 100% sure what that does and I’d prefer not to have a porn account follow me. Any help?

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[–] ablackcatstail@lemmy.goblackcat.com 4 points 2 years ago

Blocking is the way. Not only will the bot not appear on your followers list, it won't be able to get any post that you put out. I would recommend locking down the ability of people to follow you, because unlike Twitter, the fediverse isn't a popularity contest and it really doesn't matter if you have a ton of followers or only a few. Go to Preferences->Appearance and click the check box marked "Require follow requests."