"follows" parameter clarification

[joshuar]

The follows parameter is confusing. Firstly, the documentation although technically correct can be misinterpreted. Most people associate a Twitter "ID" with their Twitter handle, not the numerical ID that is expected in this parameter. Because the plugin silently accepts non-existent/incorrect IDs, this problem can go undetected and unexpected behaviour results.

Secondly, this parameter not only tracks tweets made by the particular IDs, but also any replies and mentions of the ID. This can be unexpected, "follows" could imply to some that just tweets originating from the ID are tracked.

I think some elaboration in the documentation can help clarify these issues to most? But potentially, another parameter to be used together with follows to ignore mentions and replies might be warranted?

[scottydelta]

But potentially, another parameter to be used together with follows to ignore mentions and replies might be warranted?

This seems to be a better option, it would be nice to have this feature.