Platform(s) mobile, website Description of need: I don’t like anyone to follow me, or only allow people I allow to follow me, which means anyone can view my observations, but just don’t follow me, I wish that 0 was displayed in the function of counting followers, there is no reason, I just like i…

I’m aware of some of those instances and tried to help with a couple where it seemed apparent to me there were some mental health challenges involved. As a relatively low-level member I’m not privy to the details of iNat policy. My comment [image] pmeisenheimer: If iNat does not have a detailed…

I think the thought about regular following up (as a follower) of someone not doing a good job is worthwhile. If you’re doing iNat, surely you should be comfortable with somebody checking your data. It’s not like they’re trying to steal your credit card data.

[image] tiwane: How do you see that process going? does following another user actually do anything beyond subscribing to their observations? if not, it seems like you should be able to block folks from following you and subscribing to your observations as part of the regular blocking process…

[image] pisum: does following another user actually do anything beyond subscribing to their observations? You’re subscribed to their observations and journal posts. if not, it seems like you should be able to block folks from following you and subscribing to your observations as part of the…

[image] tiwane: You’re subscribed to their observations and journal posts. [image] tiwane: That’s what blocking does (among other things). ok. if that’s how things work, then i’m thinking the only additional functionality needed would be just an option in the account settings to hide t…

I don’t think we need to change anything. As stated being a Follower or not does not change access to content at all, which can be viewed readily with a bookmark or search. There are rules for the site and methods to flag inappropriate and/or malicious behaviour for action. If it is changed/remo…

Perhaps to keep track of where everyone stands on this issue how about we take a vote. poll

Option 4 - it should be a personal setting.

Right! Thanks for the reminder!

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BlueDragonSlug April 3, 2023, 5:56pm 79

Sure! What would you have in mind?

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