That button is for following. You're free to press it or not. There's no need to ask permission to use public facilities.
I am really scared of being called that it will tarnish my reputation as a polite boy. Also you are the first person i follow so you should feel proud and you can also brag about it ?
Oh... cool. I'd be proud. Meanwhile, other social media accounts have hundreds to thousands of followers, which I won't show you. Lol