X-TWITTER BIRDS FLOCK TO BLUESKY
In the tumultuous world of social media, where the right wing Elon Musk has been making waves with his controversial antics, a new player has emerged to challenge the status quo. Fed up with the chaos and negativity that has overtaken the once-beloved Twitter, a flock of x-twit birds have taken flight to the promising blue skies of a new platform - Bluesky.
It's a wonder that Elon Musk still has any toes left to stand on, considering how often he shoots himself in the foot and other unmentionable places. His relentless trashing of x (formerly known as Twitter) has only fueled the exodus of disillusioned users seeking refuge in greener pastures.
So where have the blue birds of Twitter flown? Some have sought solace in Threads, but the real migration is happening on Bluesky, a social media platform that feels eerily familiar, thanks to the leadership of none other than Jack Dorsey (See update see below) himself. With its user-friendly interface and a plethora of features not offered by x or Threads, Bluesky is quickly gaining traction as the go-to destination for those seeking a respite from the chaos.
One of the most enticing aspects of Bluesky is its refreshing lack of algorithms that perpetuate negativity and fuel online conflicts. In fact, users have the power to set up their own algorithms, ensuring a more tailored and positive experience. Say goodbye to the endless barrage of Christofascist white nationalist trolling and hello to a more peaceful and fulfilling online community.
The migration to Bluesky represents a turning point in the social media landscape, as users vote with their virtual feet for a platform that prioritizes positivity and meaningful interactions over sensationalism and divisiveness. So if you're tired of wading through the muck of online discourse, it might be time to spread your wings and join the growing chorus of x-twit birds making their home in the welcoming blue skies of Bluesky.
The exodus from X to Bluesky has happened – the era of mass social media platforms is over https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/nov/15/x-bluesky-social-media-platforms
Bluesky has added 1 million users since the US election as people seek alternatives to X https://apnews.com/article/x-bluesky-social-media-musk-trump-d78de194e0e85f803652b70b161a963b
How to get started on Bluesky, the app some X users are defecting to. Some people say they’re quitting Elon Musk’s X. For real this time https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/11/14/how-join-bluesky-handle-users-social-media/?pwapi_token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJyZWFzb24iOiJnaWZ0IiwibmJmIjoxNzMxNTYwNDAwLCJpc3MiOiJzdWJzY3JpcHRpb25zIiwiZXhwIjoxNzMyOTQyNzk5LCJpYXQiOjE3MzE1NjA0MDAsImp0aSI6ImI2MjUyYTg4LWQ3NjUtNDI2My1iYTBlLThlMTUzNDQ5OTU5YiIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lndhc2hpbmd0b25wb3N0LmNvbS90ZWNobm9sb2d5LzIwMjQvMTEvMTQvaG93LWpvaW4tYmx1ZXNreS1oYW5kbGUtdXNlcnMtc29jaWFsLW1lZGlhLyJ9.nAm0x2qjy4SiF1opfYHe47S8JH248MeENQwldSAW8Wg
Sky Follower Bridge
https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/sky-follower-bridge/behhbpbpmailcnfbjagknjngnfdojpko?hl=en
Overview
Instantly find and follow the same users from your Twitter follows on Bluesky.
📝 Documentation
https://sky-follower-bridge-docs.vercel.app/
🚀 How to use
1. Open your Twitter Follower ( https://twitter.com/following ) or Follow( https://twitter.com/followers ) or block(https://twitter.com/settings/blocked/all) or list members page.
2. Press "Alt + B" shortcut or click on the toolbar icon to launch the Sky Follower Bridge.
3. Input your Bluesky login email or handle and app password( https://bsky.app/settings/app-passwords )
4. Press the Finding Bluesky Users btn.
5. The modal will open and detect Bluesky users.
6. The `View Detected users` will be displayed once the scan is complete.
7. Press the button to check the results, and then click the Follow button.
UPDATE
What is Bluesky? Social media app seeing rising popularity after election https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2024/11/14/bluesky-social-media-x-alternative/76297460007/
Bluesky CEO Jay Graber Says She Won’t ‘Enshittify the Network With Ads’ | WIRED https://www.wired.com/story/bluesky-ceo-jay-graber-wont-enshittify-ads/
As Bluesky opens to the public, CEO Jay Graber faces her biggest challenge yet https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/06/as-bluesky-opens-to-the-public-ceo-jay-graber-faces-her-biggest-challenge-yet/
Who owns Bluesky? Here's who's behind the friendlier Twitteralternative https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/media/2024/11/14/who-owns-bluesky/76293284007/
7 Things to Know About Twitter's New CEO | Page 6 of 8 https://gizmodo.com/7-things-to-know-about-new-twitter-ceo-parag-agrawal-1848133498/6
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Jack Dorsey Rains on Bluesky https://gizmodo.com/jack-dorsey-bluesky-twitter-founder-elon-musk-x-1851469847
