Can People on Tumblr See Who You’re Following? Let’s Unpack This!
Ah, Tumblr—the sanctum of passionate fandom, quirky memes, and the occasional existential crisis. Now, onto the big question: Can people on Tumblr see who you’re following? The answer is a resounding it depends, and here’s why!
First of all, let’s get one thing straight: if you think you can follow someone from your sideblog (also known as a secondary blog), think again! 🛑 Only your main blog has the privilege of hitting that follow button. In case you’re wondering, sideblogs are kind of like that one friend who’s always invited but can’t actually join in on the fun. They can message, reply, or post, but when it comes to following, they’re just left peering enviously through the window of your primary blog.
Now, what does that mean for you?
When you look at your follower list on your sideblog, you might see a little green book icon next to the users who mutually follow you (those “moots” as the Tumblr folk call them!). However, if they’re only following your main blog, that green book icon zips away into the ether, leaving you to wonder if your love is unrequited or if they’ve just been playing hard to get. 😅
- If you’re following someone with your main blog, they’ll see your activity (likes, reblogs, etc.) on their dashboard.
- If they’re not following your main blog, they won’t see any of that juicy activity!
Lamentably, sideblogs don’t get to strut their stuff in the following game. Tumblr’s FAQ section states the harsh reality: secondary blogs cannot follow, like posts, or send asks. But fret not! They can still communicate via messages, and you can create group blogs to share the love… or chaos!
In conclusion, if you’re cruising through Tumblr with a sideblog, just remember: it can join the conversation but can’t follow the trend. So, embrace the quirky limitations and make your main blog the superstar it was meant to be!
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