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Mr. Funk E. Dude

@schmutzie I get the same thing from people who expect me to follow them back.

I got enough people on my dance card. I'm not going to add someone to the list just because they added me.

Also, the transactional model is a bit disingenuous. I've earned every boost, favorite, and follow by creating something of interest to others. Not because people should feel obligated to because I boosted their content.