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news1 month ago•51 min saved

Mass move to UpScrolled as TikTok’s US takeover triggers censorship fears

Following Oracle and investors’ takeover of TikTok’s US operations, users are migrating to UpScrolled, an impartial alt platform that blends features of Instagram and X. The Verge notes UpScrolled is already climbing (12th in the App Store) but struggling to handle the surge, with posts from users like Taylor Lorenz highlighting the switch amid concerns about censorship. TikTok attributes recent outages to a power failure at a data center, while UpScrolled emphasizes free expression with no shadowbanning.

via The Verge|

#bluesky #censorship #news

technology1 month ago•14 min saved

Global Outage Hits X, Sparking Move to Threads and Bluesky

Elon Musk’s X is experiencing a global outage with users in major cities unable to load the platform, and reports also show Grok facing issues amid regulatory scrutiny; the disruption has some users looking toward competing social platforms like Threads and Bluesky as service is restored.

via Gizmodo|

#bluesky #downdetector #elon-musk

technology2 months ago•2 min saved

Bluesky Debuts Privacy-Focused Contact and Friend-Finding Features

Bluesky introduces a new 'privacy-first' contact import feature that allows users to find friends only if both parties opt-in, verify their phone numbers, and consent to sharing contact data, which is stored securely and can be deleted at any time, initially available in select countries.

via The Verge|

#bluesky #contact-import #friend-finding

technology3 months ago•5 min saved

Bluesky Shows No Johnny Cash Appreciation

Bluesky suspended author Sarah Kendzior for a post referencing Johnny Cash's lyrics, claiming it threatened harm, but she argues it was a quote from a 2018 article and questions the fairness of the ban, highlighting ongoing challenges in social media moderation and transparency.

via Gizmodo|

#bluesky #johnny-cash #moderation

technology4 months ago•3 min saved

Waffles Devour Bluesky

Bluesky's CEO Jay Graber and users are embroiled in a controversy involving posts about waffles, which serve as a satirical response to criticism over moderation policies and community management, highlighting tensions between the company's decentralized approach and user expectations.

via TechCrunch|

#bluesky #community-guidelines #controversy

entertainment5 months ago•1 min saved

Top 10 Highlights from Bluesky on Day 111

The article highlights a collection of engaging and humorous interactions from Bluesky on Day 111, showcasing community spirit, amusing comments, and notable content shared by users like Brittlestar and Kim, emphasizing the platform's lively and diverse user engagement.

via Daily Kos|

#bluesky #brittlestar #comments

entertainment5 months ago•1 min saved

Top Highlights from Bluesky on Day 92

The article celebrates Bluesky's contributions to bringing joy and laughter, while also highlighting Daily Kos's unique role in providing progressive news, fostering community discussion, and encouraging support through donations.

via Daily Kos|

#bluesky #community #dailykos

science6 months ago•2 min saved

Scientists Shift to Bluesky for Better Engagement and Community

Research posts about science on Bluesky receive significantly more engagement and are more original compared to similar posts on X, suggesting Bluesky fosters a more reflective and interpretive mode of science communication.

via Nature|

#academic-posts #bluesky #research-engagement

technology6 months ago•3 min saved

Skylight's TikTok rival introduces community curators

Skylight, a startup built on Bluesky's AT Protocol, has launched version 2.0 of its app, emphasizing human-curated feeds over algorithmic ones to appeal to users seeking more authentic and less manipulated social media experiences. The update introduces features allowing users to create and follow custom curator feeds, integrate with third-party tools like Graze, and add livestreaming via Streamplace, aiming to foster a community-driven platform as an alternative to TikTok and traditional social apps.

via TechCrunch|

#bluesky #community-curators #short-form-video

technology6 months ago•3 min saved

Bluesky Restricts Mississippi Users Due to Age Verification Laws

Bluesky has blocked access in Mississippi due to the state's new age assurance law requiring comprehensive user verification, which the small startup cannot feasibly implement due to resource constraints and privacy concerns, highlighting challenges faced by smaller platforms under strict regulations.

via TechCrunch|

#age-verification #bluesky #mississippi

technology6 months ago•4 min saved

Bluesky Restricts Mississippi Users Due to Age Verification Laws

Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform, has decided to block users in Mississippi rather than comply with a new state law requiring age verification, citing privacy concerns and potential fines. The law, aimed at protecting minors from harmful content, mandates platforms to verify user ages and obtain parental consent, but Bluesky is avoiding compliance by blocking Mississippi IP addresses while other apps on its platform can choose to remain accessible. The law's constitutionality may be challenged in court, with some Supreme Court justices suggesting it could be unconstitutional.

via PCMag|

#age-verification #bluesky #mississippi-law

technology6 months ago•1 min saved

Bluesky Restricts Mississippi Users Over Age Verification Law

Bluesky has blocked users in Mississippi due to the state's new age verification law, which requires extensive user data collection and compliance infrastructure that the platform cannot afford, citing concerns over stifling innovation and competition.

via Engadget|

#age-verification-law #bluesky #mississippi

technology6 months ago•4 min saved

Bluesky Implements Major Policy and Guidelines Overhaul

Bluesky is updating its Community Guidelines and policies to improve clarity, comply with global regulations, and promote respectful behavior, inviting user feedback before new rules take effect in October 2025.

via TechCrunch|

#bluesky #community-guidelines #regulations

technology6 months ago•1 min saved

Major Newsletter Platform Expands to Bluesky and Mastodon

Ghost, a newsletter platform, now allows publishers to syndicate their posts across social platforms like Bluesky, Threads, and Mastodon using its new free social web syndication feature built on the ActivityPub protocol. The update also includes a social web reader, native analytics, and increased subscription prices for Ghost(Pro) users, with publishers on the platform having earned over $100 million.

via The Verge|

#bluesky #ghost #mastodon

technology7 months ago•4 min saved

Germ Introduces End-to-End Encryption for Bluesky Messages

Germ, a startup, is launching end-to-end encrypted messaging for Bluesky users, leveraging new technologies like MLS and AT Protocol, with plans for broader adoption and potential integration into Bluesky's app, emphasizing privacy and user control.

via TechCrunch|

#bluesky #encryption #germ