Ah, the age-old dilemma of counting people you've blocked and pesky spammers. It's like trying to count invisible ghosts and annoying mosquitoes at the same time.

Sure, let's go ahead and add those lovely blocked individuals and spammers to your precious count. Because nothing says "popularity" like including all the folks you actively don't want anything to do with in your numbers, right?

Imagine proudly telling someone, "Hey, I have a thousand followers on social media!" only for them to respond with, "Oh really? But half of them are bots, trolls, and people you can't stand." Ah, the sweet taste of success!

But hey, who am I to judge? Maybe you're aiming for a more inclusive definition of popularity – where even those who annoy or harass you get a special spot in your metrics. Just remember that quantity doesn't always equal quality when it comes to measuring one's online presence.

So go ahead and filter away! Count everyone under the sun if it makes you feel accomplished. Just be prepared for some raised eyebrows when others find out about your unique counting methodology.