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Looking at "With BypassDM, you can bypass Twitter's DM limitations by sending messages [...]" https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35978483 https://news.ycombi

by mtmail 3y ago

Looking at "With BypassDM, you can bypass Twitter's DM limitations by sending messages [...]" https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35978483 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35978483 "No its not a spam. And its not like jumping directly in DM. Users will receive a notification via Twitter that there is a message waiting for them in that tool!" it relies on Twitter/X as platform and seem to go against their terms, be it explicit or implicit. The platform has all the power and they don't want you on their platform. Personally I wouldn't like to receive such notifications, I'd regard it as spam and click the 'report' button.

CensoredMan 3y ago
You are right. After several iteration this is definitely not how it works.
RetroTechie 3y ago
Thx for that link! "But remember, it's important to be respectful and relevant in your messages." Users have indicated their wish using DM settings (or they can if they want). And this tool serves to ignore those wishes? THAT is disrespectful. It's in the same line as when you meet someone, and the very 1st thing they tell you, is a lie. Some people just can't take "No" for an answer. :-( So if I understand correctly, this tool's purpose is to disrespect recipient's wishes. If so: don't complain being banned, ignored, fined or whatever. If not: explain (in your opinion) legitimate uses. More likely than not, it'll boil down to "spam".
- CensoredMan 3y ago
  would you guys mind trying?
  - RetroTechie 3y ago
    "I was building an outreach Tool for marketing something I believe meant to be TRUE (..)" a) Please describe that "something TRUE"? This wouldn't fall into the category of "I hold belief XYZ, others need help to be enlightened about XYZ", would it? b) It's not hard to imagine abuses of this tool. Please give some examples, and why they would be okay? And: no we won't bother (at least I won't). Your tool appears to have a community-hostile purpose, it's your job to justify its use.
    - CensoredMan 3y ago
      SOMETHING TRUE: Aim to make outreach engaging by prioritizing personalized communication, utilizing specialized tools, and fostering meaningful connections that drive tangible results

by mtmail 3y ago

CensoredMan 3y ago

You are right. After several iteration this is definitely not how it works.

RetroTechie 3y ago

Thx for that link! "But remember, it's important to be respectful and relevant in your messages." Users have indicated their wish using DM settings (or they can if they want). And this tool serves to ignore those wishes? THAT is disrespectful. It's in the same line as when you meet someone, and the very 1st thing they tell you, is a lie. Some people just can't take "No" for an answer. :-( So if I understand correctly, this tool's purpose is to disrespect recipient's wishes. If so: don't complain being banned, ignored, fined or whatever. If not: explain (in your opinion) legitimate uses. More likely than not, it'll boil down to "spam".

CensoredMan 3y ago
would you guys mind trying?
- RetroTechie 3y ago
  "I was building an outreach Tool for marketing something I believe meant to be TRUE (..)" a) Please describe that "something TRUE"? This wouldn't fall into the category of "I hold belief XYZ, others need help to be enlightened about XYZ", would it? b) It's not hard to imagine abuses of this tool. Please give some examples, and why they would be okay? And: no we won't bother (at least I won't). Your tool appears to have a community-hostile purpose, it's your job to justify its use.
  - CensoredMan 3y ago
    SOMETHING TRUE: Aim to make outreach engaging by prioritizing personalized communication, utilizing specialized tools, and fostering meaningful connections that drive tangible results