The username argument in these functions is not used. Instead, these requests attempt to follow or unfollow the authenticated user. Surprisngly, there are no errors when you attempt to follow yourself and the same status code is returned as if you were to follow someone else. However, if you make a request to follow yourself, you won't actually be listed as one of your followers.
CodyGramlich
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5 years ago
https://github.com/github-tools/github/blob/90fb78b2fb4b4e8e607d24a3dacc983caed2437e/lib/User.js#L182-L202
The
usernameargument in these functions is not used. Instead, these requests attempt to follow or unfollow the authenticated user. Surprisngly, there are no errors when you attempt to follow yourself and the same status code is returned as if you were to follow someone else. However, if you make a request to follow yourself, you won't actually be listed as one of your followers.