It is not unusual for webmasters to tweak anchor text in order to either diversify anchor text or change keywords for higher SEO value. But SEOs might want to take the extra time and ensure the anchor text is correct from the start, because it seems that Google views changing anchor text as suspicious and a reason to trust a link less.
Can you safely ignore link removal requests?
If you are getting tired of link removal requests, especially the ones that feel it is appropriate to spam you with the request 1 or more times per day? But can you safely ignore these requests if you have better things to do with your time?