I don't think so FWIW, and besides - ban from what lol

Yeah same! In the few days since I switched this on, I  actually had 5-10 people reply with a simple greeting (just sent a reaction back) and one serious potential collaboration

It's low stakes, but I think it's a positive because the status quo without the auto-DM would be no contact at all?

Some people don't like DMs. Most people appreciate the reach outs.

I do find automated messages pretty annoying

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