If I twitter to one person's @twittername, will all my followers see it?

Discussion in 'Twitter' started by chrisj, Aug 12, 2010.

  1. #1
    If I twitter to one person's @twittername, will all my followers see it?
     
    chrisj, Aug 12, 2010 IP
  2. coolfriend

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    #2
    tweets starting with @username are replies, and tweets with @username elsewhere are considered mentions.

    All can see your mentions - BUT replies can be seen by all your followers who also follow @username.
     
    coolfriend, Aug 12, 2010 IP
  3. chrisj

    chrisj Well-Known Member

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    So, based on what you said, if I have this correct,
    If I reply to @abcxyz, followers of @abcxyz will see my reply.
    My reply to @abcxyz won't be seen by my followers?
     
    chrisj, Aug 12, 2010 IP
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    Your reply to @abcxyz won't be seen by your followers, who are not following @abcxyz.

    It will be seen by all of your followers who also follow @abcxyz.

    Hope now things are clear for you.
     
    coolfriend, Aug 12, 2010 IP
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    Yep, this is exactly how it works.
     
    SeanM5, Aug 12, 2010 IP
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    It's similar to tweeting a normal message. Therefore, your twitter followers can view the tweet. ( But, if they follow 1000s of active accounts, the chances of them viewing your tweet is decreased, ;) )

    If you don't want your followers to view the message, send the person a direct message.
     
    Frost1, Aug 12, 2010 IP