Is it considered rude not to follow back?

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   peeplesposted 13 years ago

   Is it considered rude not to follow back?
   
   I have a few followers who I think are good writers. However they do not write about things that interest me. So is it rude if I don't follow them back?

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   Becky Katzposted 13 years ago

   I would not think that was rude. If we followed everyone that followed us, it would be an impossible situation. I just follow those that I can and will read. I prefer that those who follow me would read my work. Some people follow anyone who reads their hubs. I can't do that.

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   Sherry Hewinsposted 13 years ago

   I don't follow everyone who follows me, nor do I expect everyone I follow to return the favor. I do check out any new follower's profile and read at least one of their hubs. If it looks like something I'd like to see in my feed, then I'll follow.

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   Princess Priscaposted 13 years ago

   
   
   peeples,
   
   Very good question.  I agree 100% with the comments of Becky Katz and Sherry Hewins.  I used to go to read the profiles of my followers and one or two of their hubs that interest me according to the titles.  I would then decide to follow them based on those two aspects.
   
   I have had people follow me without reading or commenting on any of my hubs.  I have also had people follow me that  read one of my hubs and commented on it.
   
   Right now, I have close to 70 follows that do not read my work, or comment on my hubs or offer me encouragement or support in any way shape form or fashion.  (If I didn't know any better, I would think they were following me for the sake of wanting to be on my feed...)
   
   With all of the above being said, I no longer follow anyone. 
   
   I don't find it to be rude or crude not doing so.
   
   Blessings!
   
   Ciao...Princess Prisca

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   nightwork4posted 13 years ago

   not in the least. the reason we follow people are because we can relate to them, are interested in what they have to say etc. i don't follow anyone who writes about the glory of some god or about celebrities.

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   Cam Anjuposted 13 years ago

   I don't think so. People follow me if they want to, and I follow them if I want to. I don't feel obligated to follow anyone who follows me, and I don't think anyone else should either.

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