Can Others Post to Your Tumblr Blog? Let’s Unpack This!
So, you’re diving into the whimsical world of Tumblr, and you’re curious about the secrets of sideblogs, huh? Buckle up, because we’re about to roll through everything you need to know about who can see your sideblogs and how to make them as private as a secret donut stash!
Can People See That My Sideblogs Are Mine? Well, sort of. Here’s where the fun begins! Tumblr has a little trick up its sleeve. There’s a feature called “Show author portraits”, but hold on, it’s only findable through your desktop version (yes, that means firing up your computer or expanding your mobile browser). When this feature is enabled on your sideblog, every post you create will slap your main blog’s profile picture right there on it. Guess what? This means everyone will zombify back to your main blog faster than they skip ads on YouTube. If you’d rather keep your sideblog’s secrets hidden in the magical mystery tour of the internet, simply disable that little gem!
What Can I Do to Make My Blog More Private? Oh, darling, we’re just getting started. If you want to hide your Tumblr like it’s a top-secret recipe, you’ve got options aplenty! Here’s a lovely little checklist to slap on your desktop mode:
- Disable “Share posts you like” in your main account settings. Sneaky, sneaky!
- Turn off “Share the Tumblrs you’re following”. Let’s keep your social circle close and your followers guessing.
- Enable “Hide [account name] from people without an account”. Keep those prying eyes out! 🕵️♀️
- Enable “Discourage searching of [account name]”. It’s like wearing invisibility cloaks but for your blog.
For even more nuanced privacy control, if a mutual follower is on your case and snooping your sideblog, you can block them without a hint of guilt. Just waddle on over to your sideblog settings on desktop, type in their URL, and hit block. Boom! They’re outta here, but don’t worry, they can still spy on your main blog… for now.
In the realm of Tumblr, your sideblog can be as personal as your collection of cat memes. Just remember, reblogging your own content isn’t a crime. In fact, if I don’t see at least a sprinkle of your art or thoughts on my dash, did you even post? So go ahead, spread that love!
If you’re scratching your head at anything else or need more nifty tips about navigating Tumblr’s wonderland, feel free to connect with us. We might just be the blog you didn’t know you needed and we’re ready to help you sort through the chaos!
