Bluesky Enforces New Rules to Combat Account Impersonation and Parody Abuse
Bluesky Social implements stricter policies requiring clear identification of parody and satire accounts amid rising impersonation concerns. The platform's unique domain-based verification system faces new challenges as 44% of top accounts experience impersonation attempts.
Bluesky Introduces Controversial 'Hot Replies' Sorting Feature
Bluesky's latest update automatically sorts post replies by 'hotness,' prioritizing recently engaged content over chronological order. The change has sparked debate among users who can still manually adjust sorting preferences but criticize the default setting.
X Plans to Label Parody Accounts in Latest Transparency Push
X is developing new labels for parody and fan commentary accounts to help users distinguish between authentic and satirical profiles. While the feature aims to reduce confusion, enforcement challenges loom as the platform struggles with consistent adoption of similar policies.
Bluesky's Swiftie Revolution: How Taylor Swift Fans are Reshaping Social Media
Taylor Swift's dedicated fanbase has found a new digital sanctuary on Bluesky, with nearly 13,000 Swifties joining under the swifties.social domain. The platform's innovative handle system and exceptional user engagement are attracting passionate fan communities, driving rapid growth and evolution.
Bluesky Gains 1 Million Users Following US Election as X Controversy Continues
Bluesky's user base surges to 15 million as users seek alternatives to X amid platform controversies and content moderation concerns. The platform's growth accelerates following high-profile departures from X and appeals to users seeking an ad-free environment with stronger hate speech policies.
Bluesky Soars Past 15 Million Users Amid US Election Buzz
Decentralized social platform Bluesky hits major milestone with 15 million users, experiencing explosive growth during US election season. The platform's unique features like custom algorithmic feeds and enhanced user controls are attracting users seeking alternatives to traditional social media.
Mastodon Revamps Platform with Enhanced Notifications and User-Friendly Features
Mastodon unveils a major update, introducing grouped notifications, improved moderation insights, and a refreshed web interface. The decentralized social network aims to enhance user experience while maintaining its core principles.
WordPress Sparks Controversy by Demanding Social Media Credentials from Conference Organizers
WordPress has stirred up concern within its community by requesting social media account credentials from user conference organizers. This unexpected move has raised questions about privacy, security, and the future of WordPress events.