X is a dump. Long live Bluesky 🦋
With Episode 2 of Trump-the-president on November 5, Bluesky is welcoming hundreds of thousands of people from X/twitter. It is a real exodus. Now is indeed the perfect time to leave X for Bluesky.
X (twitter) has become a place overrun with trolls, hate, and fake engagement, feeding the extreme right-wing agenda of a billionaire megalomaniac who just bought himself the most powerful country in the world through the election of His Majesty Trump prince d’Orange. For those of us who truly care about democracy, human rights (across genders, race, sexuality, religion and beyond the cat ‘n dog dichotomy), and foremost, genuine connection, it’s time to consider a new home for our data and social interactions.
Maybe you’ve heard of Bluesky before, or even tried it out when it was just getting started. It felt small, quiet, even a little lonely back then. But things have changed — and fast. With over 14 million users and counting, Bluesky has reached a critical mass. It’s now a thriving community, complete with advanced moderation tools, meaningful connections, and way less spam. It’s an open, vibrant network, and it’s ready to welcome you.
What if Bluesky goes Third Reich too ?
Could Bluesky face the same fate as other platforms — being bought out, losing control, or succumbing to algorithmic manipulation? Nope: Bluesky is built on an open-source, decentralized protocol (AtProtocol or at:// ). This means users actually control their content, Bluesky is “just” an aggregator of feeds, accessible over a network itself designed to be transparent and user-first.
Will I be safe ?
Bluesky came up with great and simple ways to protect yourself from trolls and spammers, via Muting and Blocking. The word is out: don’t engage with trolls, block them. Deprive them of the oxygen they need to fill their empty selves by denying them the attention they crave. It’s as simple as this:
What about the content, and the algorithm?
You’re totally in charge. For instance, clicking on “Following” will expose you to… content shared by people you’re following. Weird, right ? There is also a “Discover” feed that you can educate by indicating “more” or “less” of this or that post, if you do want content to come to you through a secret sauce algorithm.
More importantly: Bluesky lets you choose from a variety of “feeds” — or even create your own. So if you’re passionate about something niche (say “Vintage 1980s Video Game Synths”), you can create a feed just for that using skyfeed.app, letting others with the same interest follow along. It’s the perfect way to discover like-minded people. I myself have about 20 or so feeds that I consult according to my current interest. Here is my list
No ads. None, nada, zilch
Bluesky’s monetization will be user-driven through optional premium features like profile customization, higher-quality videos, or enhanced bio options — never through ads or paid prioritization. This model keeps it fair, so every user’s voice is just as important as the next.
The time is now
Joining now means becoming part of something that’s still evolving, with the power to shape it alongside a community that values choice and authenticity. So, ready to join the butterflies over at Bluesky?
Set up your account, check out a few starter feeds, and dive in. You can find me there, too — feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Let’s make our social media experience Great Again! 🦋
UPDATE: BLUESKY NOW HAS THREAD COMPOSER!
