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Bright Skies Ahead
Blueskyis representative of a new decentralized approach to social media. While not yet fully decentralized like Mastodon, Bluesky offers users unprecedented control over their feed experience. The platform uses the AT Protocol, which will eventually allow anyone to run their own Bluesky server, but for now, the main Bluesky service manages user registration and content moderation.
Your Home Page, Just How You Like It
What makes Bluesky different is its commitment to personal choice. Unlike traditional social platforms, where you’re stuck with whatever the algorithm thinks you should see, Bluesky lets you choosehow your feeds are organizedand what content appears on your home page.
Bluesky’s feed customization options are extensive and easy to use. Here’s how to set up your perfect home page:
Managing Feed Preferences
Mute (or Block) the Noise
Bluesky also provides useful features to control what content appears in your feed. Unlikesomeplatforms, which have made functions like mute and block overly complicated, Bluesky’s moderation tools are straightforward and effective.
Keyword Filtering
Content Moderation
Bluesky also supports community-maintained moderation lists. These can be particularly useful when there’s a common theme you’d prefer not to see in your feeds but not so simple that muting words or hashtags would suffice.
To use moderation lists:
Report if Necessary
While the above moderation features can handle most situations, sometimes content needs to be reported to Bluesky’s moderation team.
To report problematic content:
Remember that reporting should be reserved for serious violations of Bluesky’s terms of service, not just content you disagree with.
It takes a bit more effort to get the most out of Bluesky compared to other social networks. However, this can be considered a feature rather than a “bug,” as it’s the product of a decentralized social network that, coincidentally, doesn’t depend on makingyouthe product. Ultimately, the result is a home page reflective of your interests and under your control—well worth the time invested!
