Can You Answer Privately on Tumblr Sideblog?
Ah, the mysterious world of Tumblr sideblogs — a realm where *all* seems possible but reality plays a funky game of hide-and-seek. Let’s unravel this conundrum, shall we? To put simply, your sideblog can’t follow anyone. Sad trombone, right? But hold on; let’s dive deeper into the wonders and limits of these secondary blogs.
During my tenure as a Tumblr aficionado, I discovered one hard truth: if you want to follow someone, you’ll need to do it through your main blog. It’s like trying to pop popcorn in a microwave without turning it on; it just won’t happen! You can follow others with your primary blog, see their posts, and engage (yay!). But when it comes to your sideblog, the rules get a little more *party-pooper-ish*.
According to Tumblr’s help pages:
Secondary blogs, aka your cute little sidekick, lack some essential functions found on your main blog. Here’s the lowdown:
- Create Up to 10 Sideblogs/Day: Go wild! Just remember – moderation in chaos is still chaos.
- No Likes or Follows: Your sideblog can’t like or follow other blogs. If only it could join the social fun!
- Message Capability: You can use messaging; however, group blogs are left out of the private messaging fun – tragic.
- Password-Protection: Make that sideblog as exclusive as a secret club; it can be password protected!
So yes, while your sideblog can join in on the message-action, only your main blog can deal in the currency of follows and likes. Ever felt like a spectator at a game you can’t play? That’s what managing a sideblog sometimes feels like!
But not all hope is lost! If you’re feeling adventurous, you can still engage your audience by using replies or reblogging from your sideblog (at least until Tumblr decides to switch things up on us—again). If you’re on your phone, the instant messaging feature offers a nifty way to switch from your various blogs. Simply tap on your blog name and choose which one you’d like to use. Voila!
Need further help, information, or just want to indulge in a tempest of Tumblr knowledge? Connect with us on our Tumblr sideblog, and let’s chat privately about all your questions or Pinterest-worthy memes you’ve been pondering!
