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DeepWinter

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5. I'm finding Bluesky to be a mixed bag

Reply to Jilly_in_VA (Original post)

Mon Feb 24, 2025, 11:57 AM

Feb 2025

It started out very liberal friendly. It would call out, remove, and ban right wing lies, bombastic conservatives. But I've seen them use it against left leaning liberal posts too they considered "misinformation".

Just read the TOS and don't cross it. They are pretty quick to use the ban hammer.

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I am giving up on BlueSky [View all] Jilly_in_VA Feb 2025 OP

I did not have a issue setting up an account Sector 001 Feb 2025 #1

I find all of the info I need right here on DU. No need for brain overload. n/t SheilaAnn Feb 2025 #2

I feel that way too but... MuseRider Feb 2025 #8

Me too. Waay back in the day I used to be "Monmouth." Seems like 50 years ago..LOL. SheilaAnn Feb 2025 #9

I remember that name! MuseRider Feb 2025 #15

You're very kind. Lived in Monmouth County in NJ many years ago. Have a good one! SheilaAnn Feb 2025 #18

If someone posts links, you can read them. LeftInTX Feb 2025 #19

I had not gotten that far with it yet, MuseRider Feb 2025 #21

I was able to do it, and I am computer stupid. LizBeth Feb 2025 #3

I figured it out a while ago. I hope mucifer Feb 2025 #4

I'm finding Bluesky to be a mixed bag DeepWinter Feb 2025 #5

It's just not worth the trouble Jilly_in_VA Feb 2025 #6

There is no support. They sent me an automated response and never got back with me! LeftInTX Feb 2025 #17

There are two blueskys. Baitball Blogger Feb 2025 #7

Everyone who is having trouble, please see reply #7. nt LAS14 Feb 2025 #20

Their tech support doesn't exist. I could not reset my password. There is a bug on their website. LeftInTX Feb 2025 #22

I had trouble Rebl2 Feb 2025 #10

Try these instructions..... Historic NY Feb 2025 #11

I signed up a couple months ago it is just people doc03 Feb 2025 #12

DU is my only "social media" and even that is sometimes too much. hunter Feb 2025 #13

Me, too, and for the same exact reasons. marble falls Feb 2025 #14

I had issues with changing my password! LeftInTX Feb 2025 #16

I'm spending more time there than here Maeve Feb 2025 #23