Mary OContrary
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I have been working through my followers list to confirm follow backs. Still have a ways to go but am getting there.

My criteria:

1. Post a profile pic
2. Post a bio to tell us about yourself & interests
3. Post at least a few spouts

This helps me verify you are safe and not a troll.
05:50 PM - Mar 31, 2023
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DanielAFee
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In response to Mary OContrary.
Thanks for the follow back. Seems we have a lot in common in addition to not being crazy right-wing lunatics. I also love hiking, however my aortic dissection has slowed me down. Now I can only do shorter hikes below 5000 elevation.
No more trecks through the Andes Mountains for me.
01:45 PM - Apr 01, 2023
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DanielAFee
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In response to DanielAFee.
BTW, my profile pic is from that hike. I was a 5 day hike on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
01:48 PM - Apr 01, 2023
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Ma Dame SussexSquad
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In response to Mary OContrary.
I echo a lot but don't spout a lot, because I'm French and I have to really think before writing in English 😂 please follow back
10:47 AM - Apr 01, 2023
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Mary OContrary
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In response to Ma Dame SussexSquad.
I just checked and I see I am already following you. 😃💙 Merci
10:57 AM - Apr 01, 2023
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Cathleen Perez Brenycz
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In response to Mary OContrary.
I love this method!
10:40 AM - Apr 01, 2023
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Mary OContrary
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In response to Cathleen Perez Brenycz.
So far it’s been pretty effective keeping my timeline troll free.
10:46 AM - Apr 01, 2023
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?SedonaRockss
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In response to Mary OContrary.
3 is tricky. I discovered that several people who follow me with 0 spouts have actually echoed extensively - people I follow. It's those with no avatars, no activity at all that concern me. Especially first wavers.
10:26 AM - Apr 01, 2023
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Mary OContrary
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In response to ?SedonaRockss.
This is true. I’ve found a number of followers with only 1 or 2 spouts who have echoed me and engaged on multiple occasions.

At some point I will do Round 2 and take a closer look at those with 0 spouts.
10:39 AM - Apr 01, 2023
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Gail Jahn (she, her)
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In response to Mary OContrary.
I have to admit I am a bit of a "lurker" and haven't done much to my bio. It feels so much safer and civil here.
10:39 PM - Mar 31, 2023
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Mary OContrary
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In response to Gail Jahn (she, her).
Several that I follow have mentioned they rarely tweeted or engaged on the bird site, myself included. Here, we’re all about engagement. It feels safe and comfortable. No trolls or bullying. If 2 people have differing opinions, they share them respectfully. I hope you dive in and have fun.
10:56 PM - Mar 31, 2023
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