Bluesky tops 20M users, narrowing gap with Instagram Threads
(techcrunch.com)
Bluesky, the social network and X competitor, has been benefiting from a surge of departures from the Elon Musk-owned app formerly known as Twitter. Today, Bluesky has hit a major milestone: it’s topped 20 million users.
Bluesky, the social network and X competitor, has been benefiting from a surge of departures from the Elon Musk-owned app formerly known as Twitter. Today, Bluesky has hit a major milestone: it’s topped 20 million users.
Thoughts on Bluesky
(canolcer.com)
Let’s talk about Bluesky, the decentralized microblogging application that’s currently eating Twitter and Mastodon’s lunch. Or so some say.
Let’s talk about Bluesky, the decentralized microblogging application that’s currently eating Twitter and Mastodon’s lunch. Or so some say.
Bluesky, eXit, and vague thoughts about self-hosting
(lazaruscorporation.co.uk)
The mass exodus from Twitter/X to Bluesky over the past weekend — #eXit as some have tagged it — has dramatically increased the number of followers I have there from about four hundred to over a thousand in the space of just a couple of days.
The mass exodus from Twitter/X to Bluesky over the past weekend — #eXit as some have tagged it — has dramatically increased the number of followers I have there from about four hundred to over a thousand in the space of just a couple of days.
Why Not Bluesky
(tbray.org)
As a dangerous and evil man drives people away from Xitter, many stories are talking up Bluesky as the destination for the diaspora. This piece explains why I kind of like Bluesky but, for the moment, have no intention of moving my online social life away from the Fediverse.
As a dangerous and evil man drives people away from Xitter, many stories are talking up Bluesky as the destination for the diaspora. This piece explains why I kind of like Bluesky but, for the moment, have no intention of moving my online social life away from the Fediverse.
How Bluesky, Alternative to X and Facebook, Is Handling Growth
(nytimes.com)
The fledgling social media site has been flooded with new users since the election. It hasn’t all been easy.
The fledgling social media site has been flooded with new users since the election. It hasn’t all been easy.
Ask HN: How to extract Twitter followed users, then import and follow in Bsky?
(ycombinator.com)
Is there a way to extract a list of all followed users from one's Twitter profile, then conduct a "bulk" search on Bluesky for those profiles, maybe even set to follow in the latter?
Is there a way to extract a list of all followed users from one's Twitter profile, then conduct a "bulk" search on Bluesky for those profiles, maybe even set to follow in the latter?
Another million users joined Bluesky today – could Bluesky spike spark end of X?
(news.sky.com)
Actress Jamie Lee Curtis, The Guardian newspaper, and even the Clifton Suspension Bridge have joined swathes of people deserting Elon Musk's social media site X.
Actress Jamie Lee Curtis, The Guardian newspaper, and even the Clifton Suspension Bridge have joined swathes of people deserting Elon Musk's social media site X.
Twitter is the worst global social network except for all the others
(cfenollosa.com)
One point I will concede to the critics: Twitter is the worst global social network—except for all the others.
One point I will concede to the critics: Twitter is the worst global social network—except for all the others.
The Bluesky Bubble: This is a relapse, not a fix
(theatlantic.com)
Bluesky, a Twitter-style, short-post social-media site, has exploded in popularity since last week, adding 1 million users in just that time.
Bluesky, a Twitter-style, short-post social-media site, has exploded in popularity since last week, adding 1 million users in just that time.
Twitter (most likely) regrets adding Follow
(contra.com)
When I look at my feed, for the vast majority of people, I have no idea why I am following them.
When I look at my feed, for the vast majority of people, I have no idea why I am following them.
Why the Guardian is no longer posting on X
(theguardian.com)
We wanted to let readers know that we will no longer post on any official Guardian editorial accounts on the social media site X (formerly Twitter). We think that the benefits of being on X are now outweighed by the negatives and that resources could be better used promoting our journalism elsewhere.
We wanted to let readers know that we will no longer post on any official Guardian editorial accounts on the social media site X (formerly Twitter). We think that the benefits of being on X are now outweighed by the negatives and that resources could be better used promoting our journalism elsewhere.
Ask HN: Will Bluesky become more popular than Twitter?
(ycombinator.com)
Recent exodus of Twitter reminds of when Elon took over. Will that make Bluesky more compelling?
Recent exodus of Twitter reminds of when Elon took over. Will that make Bluesky more compelling?
The Guardian is leaving X
(engadget.com)
The Guardian announced it will no longer be active on X (formerly Twitter) — all its editorial accounts will stop posting on the platform.
The Guardian announced it will no longer be active on X (formerly Twitter) — all its editorial accounts will stop posting on the platform.
Visualizing 13M Bluesky users
(joelgustafson.com)
Anyone who uses Twitter a lot knows that it's a big place. Not just that it has a lot of active users, but more that there are lots of different parts.
Anyone who uses Twitter a lot knows that it's a big place. Not just that it has a lot of active users, but more that there are lots of different parts.
Seamlessly transition your Twitter network to Bluesky with just a few clicks
(skyfollowerbridge.com)
Seamlessly transition your Twitter network to Bluesky with just a few clicks.
Seamlessly transition your Twitter network to Bluesky with just a few clicks.
Musk Loses Bid to Dismiss Ex-Twitter CEO's Severance Claim
(bloomberg.com)
Elon Musk was dealt a significant setback in a court fight over compensation sought by the top Twitter Inc. executives he fired when he took over the company in 2022.
Elon Musk was dealt a significant setback in a court fight over compensation sought by the top Twitter Inc. executives he fired when he took over the company in 2022.
Ask HN: Did Elon Musk buy Twitter for a political agenda?
(ycombinator.com)
I do not follow any politician. My timeline has always been tech and venture capital. Now when I open "X" it is all Donald Trump. I fucking hate it. No opinion on the man, but I hate that I have to see all this. Is it just me? Did Elon buy X for this specific purpose?
I do not follow any politician. My timeline has always been tech and venture capital. Now when I open "X" it is all Donald Trump. I fucking hate it. No opinion on the man, but I hate that I have to see all this. Is it just me? Did Elon buy X for this specific purpose?
Musk Loses Bid to Dismiss Ex-Twitter CEO's Severance Claim
(bloomberg.com)
Elon Musk was dealt a significant setback in a court fight over compensation sought by the top Twitter Inc. executives he fired when he took over the company in 2022.
Elon Musk was dealt a significant setback in a court fight over compensation sought by the top Twitter Inc. executives he fired when he took over the company in 2022.
Musk's political tweets appear in X users' feeds whether they want it or not
(fortune.com)
Elon Musk’s tweets about politics appear in X users’ feeds within 2 sessions, whether they want it or not — Fortune study
Elon Musk’s tweets about politics appear in X users’ feeds within 2 sessions, whether they want it or not — Fortune study
Elon Musk hopes Trump victory will help his $44B Twitter bet pay off
(theguardian.com)
Two years ago, there was some trepidation among advertisers, anti-hate-speech groups and staff about Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter.
Two years ago, there was some trepidation among advertisers, anti-hate-speech groups and staff about Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter.
One year after X: Embracing open science on Mastodon
(rug.nl)
In October 2023, the University of Groningen Library (UB) made the decision to leave X (formerly Twitter) and fully transition to Mastodon, a decentralized, non-commercial social media platform.
In October 2023, the University of Groningen Library (UB) made the decision to leave X (formerly Twitter) and fully transition to Mastodon, a decentralized, non-commercial social media platform.
Elon Musk's Twitter takeover triggered academic exodus, study suggests
(psypost.org)
A recent study published in PS: Political Science & Politics examined the impact of Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, now known as “X,” on academic engagement with the platform.
A recent study published in PS: Political Science & Politics examined the impact of Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, now known as “X,” on academic engagement with the platform.
The Vibes Are Off: Did Elon Musk Push Academics Off Twitter?
(cambridge.org)
Twitter has been a prominent forum for academics communicating online, both among themselves and with policy makers and the broader public.
Twitter has been a prominent forum for academics communicating online, both among themselves and with policy makers and the broader public.