Twitter is a great way to communicate with your followers and friends, but it can also be used to block users from responding to your tweets. To do this, you need to set up a blocking rule in your Twitter account. Here are some tips on how to create and set up a blocking rule:

  1. In the main Twitter screen, click on the three lines in the top left corner of the screen and select “Settings.”
  2. In the “Blocking Rules” section, you will need to create a new rule. Name the rule “Block Users from Responding.”
  3. Click on the “Create Rule” button and enter the following information into the “Rule Name” field: (optional) The following description can be included in your tweet if desired: This is a blocking rule that will prevent users from responding to my tweets. If you want people to be able to respond to your tweets, please add @username into the text field below!
  4. Click on the “Create Rule” button and wait for it to be created. You will see an orange message telling you that it has been created. Now you can use it in your Twitter account by clicking on its name in the list of rules at the top of your screen.

Choose Who Can Reply to Tweets on iPhone, iPad, and Android

By default, Twitter allows everyone to reply to your tweets (if your account is public) or just your followers (if your account is private). The option to limit who can reply is set on a per-tweet basis while you’re composing a message.

To get started, open the Twitter app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android.

Next, tap the Compose Tweet button found in the bottom-right corner of the app.

You can either type out a tweet now or wait until later. Either way, select the “Everyone Can Reply” link to adjust who can reply to this tweet.

Choose the “People You Follow” or “Only People You Mention” option. The first will limit replies to everyone your Twitter account follows, and the second will keep responses limited to anyone you “@” mention in your tweet.

If you don’t mention anyone in your tweet and you select the “Only People You Mention” option, no one will be able to respond to your message (other than yourself).

Compose a message you want to share on Twitter if you haven’t yet, and then tap the “Tweet” button.

And that’s it—your tweet has been shared, and replies will be limited to whoever you choose. You can select any tweet and see who is allowed to respond.

Unfortunately, Twitter doesn’t allow you to change who can respond to a tweet after the fact. Once you hit the “Tweet” button, your choice will set in stone.

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Choose Who Can Reply to Tweets on the Web

The process for limiting responses to your tweets using Twitter’s website is almost identical to tweeting from a mobile app.

Begin by visiting Twitter’s desktop website on your computer using the browser of your choice. From the home page, click into the compose box found at the top of the windows.

You can also select the blue “Tweet” button found in the left-hand pane if you don’t see the compose box.

Next, write out a message you would like to tweet and then click the “Everyone Can Reply” link.

Choose the “People You Follow” or the “Only People You Mention” option, depending on what best fits your needs.

All you have to do now is click the “Tweet” button. Your tweet will now be shared with all of your followers.

As mentioned before, you won’t be able to change who can reply to your tweet after the fact. You will have to delete the message and share it again to make any changes.