So first you need your alternative account or second account (if you don't have one make one) and for said account to go to your profile. Then on a separate tab, launch Scratch again. On the second tab where you are on the home page, log out and into your main account. Then follow your profile on the first tab and refresh. And now you have a new follower - you!

This has already been reported here.

We've known about it for some time - for over a decade already!

The thing is, we do have more bigger bugs and other fixes to work on, which is why this bug has been around for some time. I suppose enjoy the following bug for a little bit longer.