Originally Posted by
YogaKat
Slightly off topic and perhaps a silly question, but regarding Strava: Is it alright to follow people that I find on flybys without knowing them or is that just creepy? (I've only had it for about a week so I'm trying to figure out the etiquette since there is a lot more information regarding local cyclists.)
Yes. It's like following people on Instagram. Follow whoever you want, no creepiness implied.
FWIW, if someone is concerned about privacy, they can set Strava to prohibit or limit people following them.