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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsAre you on Bluesky? If so, please check-in here
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.bsky.social
Dennis Donovan
(29,149 posts)@dennisdonovan.bsky.social
I generally use it as a news aggregate to find stories to bring back and post on DU.
bdamomma
(67,337 posts)I don't talk too much either. I may just see what's going on. Too used to DU.
@avak55.bsky.social
TheBlackAdder
(29,235 posts)mucifer
(25,022 posts)TheBlackAdder
(29,235 posts)I just use that one to monitor.
So, anything BlackAdder or TheBlackAdder is not me.
mucifer
(25,022 posts)TheBlackAdder
(29,235 posts)@shadocontrol.bsky.social
._.
(1,262 posts)@bluevoter24.bsky.social
Welcome aboard!
Mz Pip
(27,998 posts)@mzscully.bsky.social
CanonRay
(15,049 posts)leftcoastray@bsky.social
zuul
(14,685 posts)CanonRay
(15,049 posts)leftcoastray@bsky.social is it. Got me...
zuul
(14,685 posts)Native
(6,893 posts)Imperialism Inc.
(2,501 posts)barbtries
(30,165 posts)i found you
@leftcoastray.bsky.social
GreenEyedLefty
(2,102 posts)@ckinmi.bsky.social
MaryMagdaline
(7,934 posts)Elizabethfoulon@bsky.social
Imperialism Inc.
(2,501 posts)MaryMagdaline
(7,934 posts)City Lights
(25,541 posts)@stillmarooned.bsky.social
Maeve
(43,108 posts)maevedu.bsky.social
madinmaryland
(65,275 posts)SupportSanity
(1,262 posts)@supportsanity.bsky.social
PCIntern
(27,169 posts)StarryNite
(11,257 posts)leopardkarma.bsky.social
IA8IT
(6,032 posts)@loveggs.bsky.social
alittlelark
(18,939 posts)But Ive only scrolled, not posted.
intheflow
(29,314 posts)@freedomnow.bsky.social
Looking forward to seeing my DU peeps over there!
moonscape
(5,438 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
(8,848 posts)@beststash.bsky.social
Sympthsical
(10,411 posts)But we're all in the same cafeteria regardless, and we're all going to get served the same shit.
Walleye
(37,625 posts)gingerwall.bsky.social
Nittersing
(7,041 posts)But don't really post.
I used quite a few "starter packs" to get my feed populated.
nocoincidences
(2,369 posts)I'm still trying to figure out the controls but I will get there soon!
My handle is Jerseykitty blah blah blah.
DBoon
(23,462 posts)Native
(6,893 posts)
33taw
(3,058 posts)I don't post, but follow. Joined recently. I never had a X/Twitter account.
@Dave-says.Bsky.social
QED
(3,087 posts)azchemnerd.bsky.social
Just added you all!
onecaliberal
(36,594 posts)Native
(6,893 posts)mcar
(43,893 posts)Love the starter packs - it really helps you finds your people.
@megcar.bsky.social
Native
(6,893 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
(26,642 posts)Community Help or DU Mail him.
❤️
kansasobama
(1,614 posts)We have to hurt MAGA businesses. Or else, fascism wins.
Native
(6,893 posts)kansasobama
(1,614 posts)I will let you know.
Native
(6,893 posts)kansasobama
(1,614 posts)Will the Orange Turd get the whole list and target everyone?
thinkingagain
(1,232 posts)The DU
kansasobama
(1,614 posts)Ocelot II
(122,911 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
(6,893 posts)Nevilledog
(53,562 posts)@nevilledog.bsky.social
kimbutgar
(24,168 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
(12,288 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
(6,893 posts)DavidDvorkin
(20,052 posts)I'm @nikrovd.bsky.social
@grandinboy.bsky.social
Native
(6,893 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
(6,893 posts)Thats the love of my life- Abby. ❤️ well, one of the loves of my life. Shes a very good girl.
Native
(6,893 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
(378 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
(315 posts)But under Roadrunner
Thanks!!
Native
(6,893 posts)@guitarsandscuba.bsky.social
crud
(895 posts)Maybe someone could make a "starter" pack with DU members.
Native
(6,893 posts)Then DU can assemble a DU "Starter Pack" on Bluesky with all of it's DU followers listed!
thinkingagain
(1,232 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
@zacharyellison.bsky.social
Brentos
(243 posts)Just starting to get my feet wet. Posted about bsky on Meta for family and friends.
Native
(6,893 posts)icnorth
(1,035 posts)A hopeful start to counter the X factor...
livetohike
(23,244 posts)littlemissmartypants
(26,642 posts)Lady Freedom Returns
(14,180 posts)Small world.
Basso8vb
(661 posts)Very much enjoying it.
@tubasungod.bsky.social
zuballz.bsky.social
Maeve
(43,108 posts)I seldom share personal stories.
Trekologer
(1,075 posts)@trekologer.net
hedda_foil
(16,627 posts)heddafoil@bsky.social
zuul
(14,685 posts)Native
(6,893 posts)Permanut
(6,813 posts)@permanut.bsky.social
...@wafglobal.bsky.social
I spend way too much time there...
Native
(6,893 posts)atreides1
(16,506 posts)
Native
(6,893 posts)GigiLeigh
(159 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
(43,893 posts)I'm following most of them but missed a few.
camartinwv
(101 posts)@camartinwv.bsky.social
mechtech
(24 posts)Daniel Cole@boatstobuild2022.bsky.social
gordianot
(15,548 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
(7,252 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
(6,893 posts)orwell
(8,003 posts)...a DU Bluesky starter pack.
Native
(6,893 posts)OMGWTF
(4,557 posts)Native
(6,893 posts)icnorth
(1,035 posts)Great to have company. Getting a little lonely wandering about by myself in the great blue yonder!
Native
(6,893 posts)widowsNorphans
karr463
barbtries
(30,165 posts)don't have to vet!!
Native
(6,893 posts)slingsam
(379 posts)slingsam.bsky.social
Please include me
Chalco
(1,388 posts)that's my handle
chalco48.bsky.social
Native
(6,893 posts)
Native
(6,893 posts)Trueblue Texan
(3,157 posts)I'm truebluetexan24
icnorth
(1,035 posts)There is a learning curve for all of us. You'll do just fine.
roscoeroscoe
(1,670 posts)@roscoeroscoe
bsiebs
(784 posts)@bsiebs.bsky.social
fuzzydicephl.bsky.social
Native
(6,893 posts)FuzzyDicePHL
(720 posts)
Native
(6,893 posts)Lochloosa
(16,487 posts)Last edited Mon Nov 25, 2024, 02:08 PM - Edit history (1)
@jester39.bsky.social
Native
(6,893 posts)Lochloosa
(16,487 posts)Response to Lochloosa (Reply #101)
Native This message was self-deleted by its author.
sellitman
(11,694 posts)I use Substack much more though.
sellitman.bsky.social
Substack : @kevinsweiss
gay texan
(2,941 posts)Deep State Witch
(11,616 posts)n/t
2 Meow Momma
(6,792 posts)Elessar Zappa
(16,295 posts)Native
(6,893 posts)Elessar Zappa
(16,295 posts)get the red out
(13,683 posts)organictroll is my handle and my dogs butt is my avatar.
Native
(6,893 posts)get the red out
(13,683 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
(6,893 posts)It's like we have wiggle-butt radar.
get the red out
(13,683 posts)I love it!! They are very smart and want to learn, friendly too
nolabear
(43,448 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
(6,893 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
(43,448 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
(10,471 posts)
littlemissmartypants
(26,642 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
(6,893 posts)try @leftcoastray.bsky.social instead of leftcoastray@bsky.social
littlemissmartypants
(26,642 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
(6,893 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
(26,642 posts)The link works best!
Thanks again! ❤️
CatWoman
(79,861 posts)@zhickel.bsky.social
Polybius
(19,141 posts)Polybius was unfortunately taken.
Lady Freedom Returns
(14,180 posts)
AwakeAtLast
(14,294 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
(4,200 posts)@pjconn.bsky.social
Pas-de-Calais
(10,049 posts)Trying to find who to follow is rough going
BSKY account below
@benld-iggy.bsky.social
Native
(6,893 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
(35,007 posts)mostly just repost. I do try to follow back everyone - @emmago.bsky.social
Ponietz
(3,422 posts)spooky3
(36,932 posts)Native
(6,893 posts)Docreed2003
(18,051 posts)I'm the same handle for anyone interested
chouchou
(1,595 posts)barbiecrkhor.bsky.social
nclib
(1,021 posts)My handle is @bo-jangles.bsky.social
Texasgal
(17,192 posts)atxnative.bsky.social
Let's follow each other!
@cifritz.bsky.social
Lunabell
(7,293 posts)@meowomon.bsky.social
Is there a DU forum there?
Native
(6,893 posts)sanevoiceus
(16 posts)I don't post much. My handle:
@sanevoiceus.bsky.social
arkielib
(392 posts)@arkielib.bsky.social
oldmanlynn
(573 posts)lancedlyons.bsky.social
SKKY
(12,377 posts)...was never on Xitter. swkky.bsky.social
SKKY
(12,377 posts)Native
(6,893 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
(1,284 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
(6,893 posts)Blue Dotty
(87 posts)So far Bluesky has been a positive experience, but I prefer DU.
Native
(6,893 posts)Last edited Tue Nov 26, 2024, 10:35 AM - Edit history (1)
Brainstormy
(2,449 posts)godfreyheavens.bsky.social
Mme. Defarge
(8,608 posts)Native
(6,893 posts)Tried to sign up but was not successful.
Marigold
(228 posts)I love it. I get a lot of news feeds. zippytwo.bsky.social
ProudMNDemocrat
(19,428 posts)So far, so good.
Glad to be following so many GREAT people and voices of reason.
highplainsdem
(53,920 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
(6,893 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
(53,920 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
(6,893 posts)highplainsdem
(53,920 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
(139 posts)but just to read, not to post. Much like my first 20 years reading DU. @olddude2024.bsky.social
TheProle
(3,252 posts)urbanhermit
(797 posts)I''m on as needhamp
Native
(6,893 posts)the #DemocraticUnderground hashtag to my bio on Bluesky as well.
Stargleamer
(2,333 posts)stargleamer.bsky.social
TheProle
(3,252 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
(6,893 posts)Native
(6,893 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
(3,252 posts)Native
(6,893 posts)xmas74
(29,824 posts)@donewiththiscrap.bsky.social
Native
(6,893 posts)xmas74
(29,824 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
(1,629 posts)is in my signature line
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(118,677 posts)LovelyStuff
(22 posts)@noelle75.bsky.social
Native
(6,893 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.
@zmokeyz.bsky.social
phylny
(8,675 posts)@smlakelover.bsky.social
Bettie
(17,720 posts)DU: Bettie
Bluesky: @glwerth.bsky.social
IL Dem
(866 posts)@sherry7sal.bsky.social
Not much of poster, obviously. Been here for over 20 years.
Hassler
(4,007 posts)couzens.bsky.social
SupportSanity
(1,262 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.
(2,501 posts)Im ismnotwasm everywhere lol
A HERETIC I AM
(24,701 posts)waterwatcher123
(304 posts)Greybnk48
(10,472 posts)This is me: @greybnk.bsky.social
CanonRay
(15,049 posts)@leftcoastray@bsky.social
Jrose
(1,408 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
(7,414 posts)Same as Shitter.
whyzayker
(2,155 posts)@whyzayker.bsky.social
still-prayin4rain
(276 posts)TexasBlueBelle
(1 post)Same handle as DU.
dawg
(10,777 posts)Please follow, if you want to join ... The Resisty!
FirstLight
(14,520 posts)No more techbros/metaverse. Going full dark on all platforms (just THINK of the free time I'll have!!)
firstlight70.bsky.social
Native
(6,893 posts)Native (raycing.bsky.social)
MiKenMi33
(199 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
(6,893 posts)sorry for the delay and missing your post,
Native (@raycing.bsky.social)
yellowdogintexas
(23,020 posts)do we have a suggestion list on bluesky
Native
(6,893 posts)Native (@raycing.bsky.social)
Stuckinthebush
(11,080 posts)@snake-plisken1.bsky.social
Native
(6,893 posts),
Native (@raycing.bsky.social)
Stuckinthebush
(11,080 posts)
moonshinegnomie
(3,075 posts)@moonshinegnomie.bsky.social