X (Twitter) v Bluesky ?

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X (Twitter) v Bluesky ?

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I've had an X account for years, but lately it's seems to be taken over by far right Brexit loving, flag shagging, anti woke, racist types, and many people seem to be leaving & joining the newer Bluesky.
Anyone here post in Bluesky ?
What's it like there?
I'm happy enough to argue with these nazi types, but they always get aggressive & offensive. They can't argue in a civil way, so I might go over to Bluesky, if it's ok
Any info would be appreciated
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Re: X (Twitter) v Bluesky ?

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Do you really need somewhere to argue with people at all?
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Surely that’s what boarding is for!?
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Re: X (Twitter) v Bluesky ?

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Qin wrote: Sat Nov 16, 2024 11:31 am I've had an X account for years, but lately it's seems to be taken over by far right Brexit loving, flag shagging, anti woke, racist types, and many people seem to be leaving & joining the newer Bluesky.
Anyone here post in Bluesky ?
What's it like there?
I'm happy enough to argue with these nazi types, but they always get aggressive & offensive. They can't argue in a civil way, so I might go over to Bluesky, if it's ok
Any info would be appreciated
Thanks
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Re: X (Twitter) v Bluesky ?

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Know a few people who are migrating but I just can't be bothered, I'm trying to reduce the time spent online/on my phone so no point leaving somewhere and going straight to another platform.
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Re: X (Twitter) v Bluesky ?

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I moved to Bluesky earlier this week as X is a shitole. Bluesky is kinder, gentler and they provide lists of bots and racists you can block in bulk.

My first post was to Irvine Welsh when he joined this week and it read "Welcome Bawbag"

An example of a master troll


https://bsky.app/profile/carolvorderman ... 2hojhkd62f
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Re: X (Twitter) v Bluesky ?

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Who owns it currently and how much is Elon going to buy it for?
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Re: X (Twitter) v Bluesky ?

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Is it full of people moaning that rich rocket man ruined their echo chamber?
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Re: X (Twitter) v Bluesky ?

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There's a growing list of people/individuals who have left or flounced off X/Twitter, let's hope they find happiness and peace on BlueSky.

Apart from The Guardian my favourite is The Clifton Suspension Bridge.

On the other hand it's good to see the likes of Disney, IBM and Comcast resuming their ad spending on X after the election - who said big business doesn't have princples.

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faldO wrote: Sat Nov 16, 2024 1:49 pm On the other hand it's good to see the likes of Disney, IBM and Comcast resuming their ad spending on X after the election - who said big business doesn't have princples.
If anyone wondered with Elon took an interest in Trump…
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Re: X (Twitter) v Bluesky ?

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Pure childish behaviour moving over as the owner has different views, grow up
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Re: X (Twitter) v Bluesky ?

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essexfootball wrote: Sat Nov 16, 2024 3:44 pm Pure childish behaviour moving over as the owner has different views, grow up
:D

It’s not compulsory to have a twitter account.
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Re: X (Twitter) v Bluesky ?

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For now.
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I've migrated to Bluesky because I am finding Twitter to be a cesspit of the highest order. However, I've kept the Twitter account because I love to see the odd bit of weird complaining from Richard Keys on there. As poor a reason to keep something as there has ever been.
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Re: X (Twitter) v Bluesky ?

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Max B Gold wrote: Sat Nov 16, 2024 12:15 pm Bluesky is kinder, gentler and they provide lists of bots and racists you can block in bulk.
What's in it for you then?
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essexfootball wrote: Sat Nov 16, 2024 3:44 pm Pure childish behaviour moving over as the owner has different views, grow up
Fun fact: turns out it's childish to vote with your feet when a platform gets taken over by AI bots and Nazis.
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Currywurst and Chips wrote: Sat Nov 16, 2024 11:44 am Surely that’s what boarding is for!?
Absolutely it is but it's not for insulting people because they have different views from others (as long as they are not TOO taboo).
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Re: X (Twitter) v Bluesky ?

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LOL. Bluesky. How long do we give it before they form further divides over there and start reporting each other?
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I only ever use x for a bit of fantasy content, so that all I ever see on it. If you just use the following view doesn't it remove any problems with unwanted content?
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Dunners wrote: Sat Nov 16, 2024 7:44 pm LOL. Bluesky. How long do we give it before they form further divides over there and start reporting each other?
Exactly . It will stay a woke left wing echo chamber for a while and then divisions will start .
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Dunners wrote: Sat Nov 16, 2024 7:44 pm LOL. Bluesky. How long do we give it before they form further divides over there and start reporting each other?
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Adz wrote: Sat Nov 16, 2024 9:16 pm I only ever use x for a bit of fantasy content, so that all I ever see on it. If you just use the following view doesn't it remove any problems with unwanted content?
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Currywurst and Chips wrote: Sun Nov 17, 2024 1:05 pm
Dunners wrote: Sat Nov 16, 2024 7:44 pm LOL. Bluesky. How long do we give it before they form further divides over there and start reporting each other?
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Oh dear .
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Re: X (Twitter) v Bluesky ?

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RedDwarf 1881 wrote: Sun Nov 17, 2024 5:12 pm
Currywurst and Chips wrote: Sun Nov 17, 2024 1:05 pm
Dunners wrote: Sat Nov 16, 2024 7:44 pm LOL. Bluesky. How long do we give it before they form further divides over there and start reporting each other?
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Oh dear .
Don't worry Red Dwarf, Trump has now been banned.
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