Bluesky Unbans Heads of State Signups
Bluesky, a fledgling social media platform, has announced a bold move: the unbanning of heads of state registrations. This decision comes barely two months after the platform was opened for general signups, demonstrating Bluesky's readiness to take on bigger challenges.
In its early days, Bluesky discouraged users from sharing invite codes with high-profile political figures. This policy was a result of the platform's initial phase, where the moderation system was not yet fully established. During this time, Bluesky's content was a mishmash of chaotic posts, including an influx of eccentric images of Alf, the alien puppet star from the 1980s sitcom.
"Bluesky in its early days was more like the Wild West of the internet, where almost anything went," says tech journalist Elizabeth Lopatt...