I just did a little Twitter house cleaning, blocking about 60 followers who looked … suspect. My criteria for blocking is very scientific and includes –but is not limited to– the following:

• Anyone who follows 500+
• Anyone with a number in their name
• Anyone trying to be anonymous
• Overly cute names
• Just about any business (unless I know you)
• Anyone who uses the terms “SEO” or “social” in their profile bio
• Glam shot photo icon

If I blocked you and you’d like for me to reconsider… you’re way too needy. But email me and we’ll talk.

[10 hours later] The Twitter spam is coming way too fast. I’ve blocked almost 100. Giving serious thought to protecting my account.