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Last edited Tue Nov 26, 2024, 08:22 PM - Edit history (1)
UPDATE - COMPILED LIST CAN BE VIEWED HERE: https://democraticunderground.com/100219767403When I first joined Twitter, my feed was boring as hell until I found a list on DU where our members had shared their handles. Once I hooked up with other DUers on Twitter, that's when the magic started to happen. I'm hoping this thread will work likewise so we can find one another.
If you are on Bluesky and so inclined, please respond with your Bluesky handle so we can grow as a community on that platform too.
Thank you,
@raycing.bsky.social
NOTE: SEND ME DU MAIL IF YOU UPDATE OR DELETE YOUR ORIGINAL REPLY, AND I WILL ADJUST THE LIST ACCORDINGLY.
drray23
(8,559 posts)@drray23.bsky.social
Dennis Donovan
(31,059 posts)@dennisdonovan.bsky.social
I generally use it as a news aggregate to find stories to bring back and post on DU.
bdamomma
(69,113 posts)I don't talk too much either. I may just see what's going on. Too used to DU.
@avak55.bsky.social
TheBlackAdder
(29,923 posts)mucifer
(25,470 posts)TheBlackAdder
(29,923 posts)I just use that one to monitor.
So, anything BlackAdder or TheBlackAdder is not me.
mucifer
(25,470 posts)TheBlackAdder
(29,923 posts)@shadocontrol.bsky.social


._.
(1,686 posts)@bluevoter24.bsky.social
Welcome aboard!
Mz Pip
(28,321 posts)@mzscully.bsky.social
CanonRay
(15,870 posts)leftcoastray@bsky.social
zuul
(14,703 posts)CanonRay
(15,870 posts)leftcoastray@bsky.social is it. Got me...
zuul
(14,703 posts)Native
(7,282 posts)Imperialism Inc.
(2,504 posts)barbtries
(31,044 posts)i found you
@leftcoastray.bsky.social
GreenEyedLefty
(2,112 posts)@ckinmi.bsky.social
MaryMagdaline
(7,937 posts)Elizabethfoulon@bsky.social
Imperialism Inc.
(2,504 posts)MaryMagdaline
(7,937 posts)City Lights
(25,578 posts)@stillmarooned.bsky.social
Maeve
(43,325 posts)maevedu.bsky.social
madinmaryland
(65,642 posts)SupportSanity
(1,561 posts)@supportsanity.bsky.social
PCIntern
(27,908 posts)StarryNite
(11,942 posts)leopardkarma.bsky.social
IA8IT
(6,309 posts)@loveggs.bsky.social
alittlelark
(19,086 posts)But Ive only scrolled, not posted.
intheflow
(29,932 posts)@freedomnow.bsky.social
Looking forward to seeing my DU peeps over there!
moonscape
(5,621 posts)moonster2
Havent set up my profile yet but will get to it
. Hope youll follow me back anyway so I can get started with DU peeps!
walkingman
(10,220 posts)@beststash.bsky.social
Sympthsical
(10,810 posts)But we're all in the same cafeteria regardless, and we're all going to get served the same shit.
Walleye
(43,563 posts)gingerwall.bsky.social
Nittersing
(8,017 posts)But don't really post.
I used quite a few "starter packs" to get my feed populated.
nocoincidences
(2,446 posts)I'm still trying to figure out the controls but I will get there soon!
My handle is Jerseykitty blah blah blah.
DBoon
(24,606 posts)Native
(7,282 posts)33taw
(3,273 posts)I don't post, but follow. Joined recently. I never had a X/Twitter account.
@Dave-says.Bsky.social
QED
(3,223 posts)azchemnerd.bsky.social
Just added you all!
onecaliberal
(36,594 posts)Native
(7,282 posts)mcar
(45,554 posts)Love the starter packs - it really helps you finds your people.
@megcar.bsky.social
Native
(7,282 posts)but only about 25% of the people/entities I followed there are on Bluesky.
Sunseeker had this great suggestion the other day,
Then DU can assemble a DU "Starter Pack" on Bluesky with all of it's DU followers listed!
littlemissmartypants
(31,109 posts)Community Help or DU Mail him.
❤️
kansasobama
(1,750 posts)We have to hurt MAGA businesses. Or else, fascism wins.
Native
(7,282 posts)kansasobama
(1,750 posts)I will let you know.
Native
(7,282 posts)kansasobama
(1,750 posts)Will the Orange Turd get the whole list and target everyone?
thinkingagain
(1,309 posts)The DU
kansasobama
(1,750 posts)Ocelot II
(128,631 posts)@misspixie.bsky.social. Haven't quite figured out how it works, though.
you and me both, about how it works. I like DU to post.
Native
(7,282 posts)Nevilledog
(54,709 posts)@nevilledog.bsky.social
kimbutgar
(26,590 posts)I like Threads and Bluesky.
I am there exact same name as here. WVGal63. Hope to connect! DU will always be my FIRST home but its nice to have another platform. Fingers crossed it grows and doesnt change a whole lot.
mainer
(12,475 posts)Even though I'm now on BlueSky, I'm holding onto my X handle because I don't want someone else to use it.
This is especially good advice if you have a lot of followers on X, because your handle has value.
It's okay to go dormant on X, but don't surrender your handle!
Native
(7,282 posts)DavidDvorkin
(20,460 posts)I'm @nikrovd.bsky.social
@grandinboy.bsky.social
Native
(7,282 posts)gypsy11
(404 posts)Not much of a talker on any platform (been a member of DU since 2001, have under 500 posts) but absolutely read posts, learn from, and appreciate the people that are talkers.
@gardengirl70.bsky.social
Native
(7,282 posts)Thats the love of my life- Abby. ❤️ well, one of the loves of my life. Shes a very good girl.
Native
(7,282 posts)And we have high ceilings and tile throughout, so she's LOUD! She got me through the Covid lockdown years and is the love of my life as well.
gypsy11
(404 posts)As far as dogs go. I think theyre awesome dogs. They do tend to be vocal, although my first Aussie was super laid back and only made noise to alert me to things. Abby is the polar opposite of my first. She is definitely more of a stereotypical Aussie. High energy and very, very smart. She does this high pitched yip when shes playing. Drives me nuts, but shes just having fun and telling me about it. Loudly. lol.
lindalou65
(368 posts)But under Roadrunner
Thanks!!
Native
(7,282 posts)@guitarsandscuba.bsky.social
crud
(1,166 posts)Maybe someone could make a "starter" pack with DU members.
Native
(7,282 posts)Then DU can assemble a DU "Starter Pack" on Bluesky with all of it's DU followers listed!
thinkingagain
(1,309 posts)I wonder if would also help if we put
#DU
In our profile
Im not super knowledgeable on social media stuff
But I know Id rather see profiles / posts from DU members then the porn type stuff that has showed up last few days
My name at Bluesky is Bluehopes
ellisonz
(27,776 posts)@zacharyellison.bsky.social
Brentos
(243 posts)Just starting to get my feet wet. Posted about bsky on Meta for family and friends.
Native
(7,282 posts)icnorth
(1,045 posts)A hopeful start to counter the X factor...
livetohike
(23,904 posts)littlemissmartypants
(31,109 posts)Lady Freedom Returns
(14,198 posts)Small world.
Basso8vb
(1,230 posts)Very much enjoying it.
@tubasungod.bsky.social
zuballz.bsky.social
Maeve
(43,325 posts)I seldom share personal stories.
Trekologer
(1,078 posts)@trekologer.net
hedda_foil
(16,881 posts)heddafoil@bsky.social
zuul
(14,703 posts)Native
(7,282 posts)zuul
(14,703 posts)Permanut
(7,861 posts)@permanut.bsky.social
orwell
(8,003 posts)...@wafglobal.bsky.social
I spend way too much time there...
Native
(7,282 posts)VGuerra276
(77 posts)atreides1
(16,799 posts)Native
(7,282 posts)GigiLeigh
(194 posts)I have a starter pack on my profile if any one needs one to get started.
I'll make sure to add everyone here when I get off work.
mcar
(45,554 posts)I'm following most of them but missed a few.
camartinwv
(138 posts)@camartinwv.bsky.social
EricAblair
(38 posts)mechtech
(25 posts)Daniel Cole@boatstobuild2022.bsky.social
gordianot
(15,724 posts)You know they are effective when billionaires threaten to buy the site. I avoided Twitter and cancelled my account after one day. I will keep on Bluesky as long as it keeps on bothering MAGATs am planning to quit lurking soon.
usaf-vet
(7,735 posts)I am trying to keep it off the radar, but I would likely be willing to share it if I had a little time to figure out the platform.
Native
(7,282 posts)orwell
(8,003 posts)...a DU Bluesky starter pack.
Native
(7,282 posts)OMGWTF
(4,984 posts)Native
(7,282 posts)icnorth
(1,045 posts)Great to have company. Getting a little lonely wandering about by myself in the great blue yonder!
Native
(7,282 posts)widowsNorphans
karr463
barbtries
(31,044 posts)don't have to vet!!
Native
(7,282 posts)slingsam
(407 posts)slingsam.bsky.social
Please include me
Chalco
(1,430 posts)that's my handle
chalco48.bsky.social
Native
(7,282 posts)Native
(7,282 posts)Trueblue Texan
(4,114 posts)I'm truebluetexan24
icnorth
(1,045 posts)There is a learning curve for all of us. You'll do just fine.
roscoeroscoe
(1,797 posts)@roscoeroscoe
bsiebs
(914 posts)@bsiebs.bsky.social
FuzzyDicePHL
(733 posts)fuzzydicephl.bsky.social
Native
(7,282 posts)FuzzyDicePHL
(733 posts)barbtries
(31,044 posts)Native
(7,282 posts)Lochloosa
(16,645 posts)Last edited Mon Nov 25, 2024, 02:08 PM - Edit history (1)
@jester39.bsky.social
Native
(7,282 posts)Lochloosa
(16,645 posts)Response to Lochloosa (Reply #101)
Native This message was self-deleted by its author.
sellitman
(11,734 posts)I use Substack much more though.
sellitman.bsky.social
Substack : @kevinsweiss
gay texan
(3,132 posts)Deep State Witch
(12,501 posts)n/t
2 Meow Momma
(6,876 posts)Elessar Zappa
(16,385 posts)Native
(7,282 posts)Elessar Zappa
(16,385 posts)get the red out
(13,910 posts)organictroll is my handle and my dogs butt is my avatar.
Native
(7,282 posts)get the red out
(13,910 posts)He is hilarious, his name is Retro. All the Aussie-crazy and small in a smaller package. He is almost ready to start his Agility career.
Native
(7,282 posts)It's like we have wiggle-butt radar.
get the red out
(13,910 posts)I love it!! They are very smart and want to learn, friendly too
nolabear
(43,841 posts)I do think DU is watched, more or less. Im trusting EarlG to keep anonymity here so we as individuals arent. I wouldnt dare share on Bluesky what Id consider sharing on DU.
Native
(7,282 posts)Being among like minded individuals pretty much trumps all else for me right now. I have a feeling things are going to get really bad and we'll need each other more than we ever have before. I hope to hell I'm wrong.
nolabear
(43,841 posts)I take some comfort in that.
Ive had an account for awhile but, like on DU, I rarely post.
Sierraabravo@bsky.social
Mike Nelson
(10,879 posts)littlemissmartypants
(31,109 posts)swampflower
icnorth
brentp256
zacharyellison
Cruddyeye
guitarsandscuba
gardengirl
grandinboy
nikrovd
WVGal63
kimbutgar
nevilledog
misspixie
megcar
onecaliberal
azchemnerd
Dave-says
zippyd
Jerseykitty
gingerwall
beststash
moonster2
freedomnow
alittlelark
loveggs
leopardkarma
PCIntern
supportsanity
madinmaryland
maevedu
stillmarooned
Elizabethfoulon
ckinmi
leftcoastray
mzscully
bluevoter24
avak55
Vicky Gee
GigiLeigh
E.A. Blair
Barbara (barbtries)
2meowmomma
BeadyWitch
GayTexan
sellitman
jester39
Lochloosa
fuzzydicephl
bsiebs
roscoeroscoe
truebluetexan24
bullimiami
chalco48
slingsam
karr463
widowsNorphans
icnorth
swirlykambaba
Orwell
gordianknot
Daniel Cole
E.A. Blair
camartinwv
GigiLeigh
atreides1
permanut
Vicky Gee
wafglobal
permanut
heddafoil
Bert Matheson
If I wasn't successful please let me know and I'll try again.
Couldn't find:
Roadrunner
leftcoastray
usaf-vet
I'm 2DiamondEyes. Please follow back. Thank you.
❤️pants
Native
(7,282 posts)try @leftcoastray.bsky.social instead of leftcoastray@bsky.social
littlemissmartypants
(31,109 posts)All one really needs is the moniker/user name eg.: "leftcoastray" but the link works best!
For example:
https://bsky.app/profile/leftcoastray.bsky.social
❤️
Native
(7,282 posts)for some reason. I started migrating over from Twitter this weekend using skybridge, and I noticed a lot of glitches on BS when it comes to searches.
littlemissmartypants
(31,109 posts)The link works best!
Thanks again! ❤️
CatWoman
(80,219 posts)canetoad
(19,952 posts)@zhickel.bsky.social
Polybius
(21,309 posts)Polybius was unfortunately taken.
Lady Freedom Returns
(14,198 posts)AwakeAtLast
(14,315 posts)@lanamays.bsky.social
Yes, it is my real name (wasn't feeling creative at the time). You can search me on Facebook, too, if you want.
IrishAfricanAmerican
(4,376 posts)@pjconn.bsky.social
Pas-de-Calais
(10,233 posts)Trying to find who to follow is rough going
BSKY account below
@benld-iggy.bsky.social
Native
(7,282 posts)and choose what you like. And a lot of the larger, more well known accounts have "starter packs" where they list suggestions of who to follow. The link to their starter packs is usually pinned at the start of their page. Once you click on the starter pack, you can then scroll through it and follow who you like. There is also a directory (from CNET):
How do I find good Bluesky starter packs?
As of when this is published, there are more than 86,000 starter packs, and more are created every hour. You can browse the directory and search by keywords to find specific groups.
Once you've got a solid following list, I recommend looking at your favorite accounts to see who they're following, resharing and talking about. That can also help you make sure you've got a well-rounded feed.
https://blueskydirectory.com/starter-packs/all
TBF
(35,303 posts)mostly just repost. I do try to follow back everyone - @emmago.bsky.social
Ponietz
(4,217 posts)spooky3
(38,186 posts)Native
(7,282 posts)Docreed2003
(18,705 posts)I'm the same handle for anyone interested
chouchou
(2,688 posts)barbiecrkhor.bsky.social
nclib
(1,022 posts)My handle is @bo-jangles.bsky.social
Texasgal
(17,235 posts)atxnative.bsky.social
Let's follow each other!
@cifritz.bsky.social
Lunabell
(7,309 posts)@meowomon.bsky.social
Is there a DU forum there?
Native
(7,282 posts)sanevoiceus
(17 posts)I don't post much. My handle:
@sanevoiceus.bsky.social
arkielib
(430 posts)@arkielib.bsky.social
oldmanlynn
(765 posts)lancedlyons.bsky.social
SKKY
(12,728 posts)...was never on Xitter. swkky.bsky.social
Native
(7,282 posts)SKKY
(12,728 posts)Native
(7,282 posts)Last edited Tue Nov 26, 2024, 09:00 AM - Edit history (1)
on edit: got your follow, but you're still not pulling up in a search. Growing pains. I'm sure you'll become visible soon enough. lol. https://bsky-users.theo.io/
mucholderthandirt
(1,738 posts)I'm not following anything political, not interested at this point. Anything I figure I need to know, I can pop in here and get the headlines.
At any rate, if you want to add to a list: quicksilver2006@bsky.social
I may never post my own stuff over there, or not under that name. I might see about setting up an account or page or whatever for my author name, but maybe not. I think I only ever posted a couple of times at the Xhitter, in a decade or more there.
LOL Just went to my account (to get my "handle" right) and found I have five followers. One bluntly says she'll unfollow me if I don't follow her (another with Arabic on the page), one up front asks for money, one is some NFT nut, one is some kind of science geek (not a bad thing, I guess), and one man with an Arabic-only page, and I don't speak Arabic. Or have any interest in meeting men. I get a lot of that crap on FB, I don't need it everywhere else.
I may have liked something they posted, but my guess is either bots, someone who just wants to build followers, and/or make a "this person is safe to scam" list. Sigh.
Native
(7,282 posts)Blue Dotty
(163 posts)So far Bluesky has been a positive experience, but I prefer DU.
Native
(7,282 posts)Last edited Tue Nov 26, 2024, 10:35 AM - Edit history (1)
Brainstormy
(2,515 posts)godfreyheavens.bsky.social
Mme. Defarge
(8,874 posts)Native
(7,282 posts)Mme. Defarge
(8,874 posts)Tried to sign up but was not successful.
Marigold
(230 posts)I love it. I get a lot of news feeds. zippytwo.bsky.social
ProudMNDemocrat
(20,467 posts)So far, so good.
Glad to be following so many GREAT people and voices of reason.
highplainsdem
(59,320 posts)post, especially tip 4:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100219765060
Response to highplainsdem (Reply #182)
Native This message was self-deleted by its author.
Native
(7,282 posts)I used Twitter as a news source, and I'm doing the same with Bluesky. Reporters/correspondents/media are starting to move to BS, and they break their stories on social media first. That doesn't happen on DU. The breaking news we get here is generally first noticed on X or Reddit or Substack or alerts we've personally signed up for, and now BS. There are important voices on social media that aren't posters in our community. How else are we to find content to share here? When I share stuff with my DU family, it is because I want to hear their thoughts on the issues at hand.
I see these two sites as radically different. That said, I share your concern for DU, and I hope to live out the rest of my life as a part of this family.
highplainsdem
(59,320 posts)things worth posting here, and have for years.
But there are things people need to know about posting on Bluesky, especially if they're linking DU and Bluesky accounts, and I hope they'll read my OP at https://www.democraticunderground.com/100219765060 - all of it - and think about it. I wrote that based on nearly 40 years online and more than a dozen years running forums of different types (and as admin of some).
Native
(7,282 posts)highplainsdem
(59,320 posts)The more DUers congregate on another platform, following one another, the more likely they are to share stuff and give their thoughts about it there - and then not want to repeat themselves here - unless they all remember to make DU a priority and post about it here first.
And I'm not kidding in that other post about the likelihood of trolls following DUers here after arguments on platforms like Bluesky and Twitter.
Americanme
(340 posts)but just to read, not to post. Much like my first 20 years reading DU. @olddude2024.bsky.social
TheProle
(3,860 posts)urbanhermit
(831 posts)I''m on as needhamp
Native
(7,282 posts)the #DemocraticUnderground hashtag to my bio on Bluesky as well.
Stargleamer
(2,579 posts)stargleamer.bsky.social
TheProle
(3,860 posts)stargleamer.bsky.social
@grandinboy.bsky.social
theprole.bsky.social
@olddude2024.bsky.social
ladyklc-garb.bsky.social
zippytwo.bsky.social
godfreyheavens.bsky.social
@stillgrace@bsky.social
quicksilver2006@bsky.social
swkky.bsky.social
lancedlyons.bsky.social
@arkielib.bsky.social
@sanevoiceus.bsky.social
@meowomon.bsky.social
@cifritz.bsky.social
atxnative.bsky.social
@bo-jangles.bsky.social
barbiecrkhor.bsky.social
@ponietz.bsky.social
@emmago.bsky.social
@benld-iggy.bsky.social
@pjconn.bsky.social
@lanamays.bsky.social
@ladyfreedomrocks.bsky.social
@zhickel.bsky.social
turbografx.bsky.social
@midoriliz.bsky.social
@leftcoastray.bsky.social
2DiamondEyes
wes-connors.bsky.social
Sierraabravo@bsky.social
tobi2314
2meowmomma.bsky.social
sellitman.bsky.social
Gay Texan
@jester39.bsky.social
fuzzydicephl.bsky.social
@bsiebs.bsky.social
@roscoeroscoe
truebluetexan24
chalco48.bsky.social
slingsam.bsky.social
karr463
widowsNorphans
@swirlykambaba.bsky.social
Daniel Cole@boatstobuild2022.bsky.social
@eablair1984.bsky.social
@camartinwv.bsky.social
@gigileigh.bsky.social
Native
(7,282 posts)Native
(7,282 posts)I figure I can easily track additions to the original OP, but people will have to notify me by mail if they make any changes to their links or choose to delete their original replies. Let me know if you think I've missed anything.
TheProle
(3,860 posts)Native
(7,282 posts)xmas74
(29,997 posts)@donewiththiscrap.bsky.social
Native
(7,282 posts)xmas74
(29,997 posts)I'm @bluffatsky.bsky.social and as you can tell I'm a longtime member but extremely rare poster. Lurking and liking are my games. If anyone wants to friend me it would be fine. I plan on following du members so wanted to let you know why I was showing up in notifications. Living in deep red Alabama DU is a lifeline. Thanks to all for making this an important place for me over the years.
Jack Valentino
(4,162 posts)is in my signature line
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(131,854 posts)LovelyStuff
(40 posts)@noelle75.bsky.social
Native
(7,282 posts)a follow request on Bluesky. I'm @raycing.bsky.social.
Once I've verified the link is correct, I'll add you to the master list.
Just so you know, the site's search function is occasionally missing legit people.
mokeyz
(96 posts)@zmokeyz.bsky.social
phylny
(8,791 posts)@smlakelover.bsky.social
Bettie
(19,185 posts)DU: Bettie
Bluesky: @glwerth.bsky.social
IL Dem
(888 posts)@sherry7sal.bsky.social
Not much of poster, obviously. Been here for over 20 years.
Hassler
(4,700 posts)couzens.bsky.social
SupportSanity
(1,561 posts)It's a slow process following each person on the list of DU users. Yes, a starter pack would be great, but I understand the risk involved.
You are welcome to beat me to it and follow me first.
If you do, it would be best to DM me with a message that mentions DU and I'll follow you right back.
And I gotta tell you, the combination of DU and Bluesky is awesome.
I've never been on social media before DU and now, well I'm glad I joined both.
There are a lot of amazing people out there. Glad to find them.
I wish I could "Block" awful people in real life , but blocking bad guys on social media is great.
Thanks.
supportsanity (same on BlueSky)
Imperialism Inc.
(2,504 posts)ismnotwasm
(42,661 posts)Im ismnotwasm everywhere lol
A HERETIC I AM
(24,840 posts)waterwatcher123
(439 posts)Greybnk48
(10,654 posts)This is me: @greybnk.bsky.social
CanonRay
(15,870 posts)@leftcoastray@bsky.social
Jrose
(1,511 posts)Joined with this handle a few days ago... though someone at Bluesky has been using 'Jrose' which I use at a number of sites.
CaptainTruth
(8,016 posts)Same as Shitter.
whyzayker
(2,157 posts)@whyzayker.bsky.social
still-prayin4rain
(516 posts)TexasBlueBelle
(1 post)Same handle as DU.
dawg
(10,777 posts)Please follow, if you want to join ... The Resisty!
FirstLight
(15,754 posts)No more techbros/metaverse. Going full dark on all platforms (just THINK of the free time I'll have!!)
firstlight70.bsky.social
Native
(7,282 posts)Native (raycing.bsky.social)
MiKenMi33
(231 posts)I signed up for Bluesky about a month ago but I needed a break from all media. I just now feel like Im ready to fight.
@kaly1903.bsky.social
Native
(7,282 posts)sorry for the delay and missing your post,
Native (@raycing.bsky.social)
yellowdogintexas
(23,578 posts)do we have a suggestion list on bluesky
Native
(7,282 posts)Native (@raycing.bsky.social)
Stuckinthebush
(11,191 posts)@snake-plisken1.bsky.social
Native
(7,282 posts),
Native (@raycing.bsky.social)
Stuckinthebush
(11,191 posts)moonshinegnomie
(3,790 posts)@moonshinegnomie.bsky.social