I would like to understand why my app is getting a 226, this request looks like it might be automated. This is an application with Read, write, DM permissions, authorized by the user, That follows my account. While I can understand protecting users, If they have authorized an app to send direct messages and I have to follow them to receive theirs than it should be their decision. This is a hindrance and not in the spirit of furthering product development for either Twitter or third party developers. Wake up or become irrelevant !