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IMO, those features are actually negatives because they're so good at creating filter bubbles relative to how good they are for anything else.

verdverm 2y ago
People are block listing offensive people, trolls, and bots. I don't really see these accounts as adding to a diverse and vibrant discussion. There is a lot less "dunking" on Bluesky too. The moderation and interaction tools at the individual level are really great
- josephcsible 2y ago
  My concern is that a lot of people getting added to those lists for being "offensive people" or "trolls" are actually just people who civilly express viewpoints that the list maintainer disagrees with.
  - verdverm 2y ago
    That probably happens, but most cases are combatting the trend of right wingers creating throw away accounts to say the most offensive things they can for the reactions and getting blocked I'd invite you to check out the options this labeller provides as an example. You can also see who is on the list, so anyone can audit the list. Transparency is built in https://bsky.app/profile/skywatch.blue https://bsky.app/profile/skywatch.blue | https://bsky.app/profile/skywatch.blue/lists/3lbckxhgu3r2v https://bsky.app/profile/skywatch.blue/lists/3lbckxhgu3r2v (list of trolls) The thing to notice here is how much control you get as an individual. The moderation source code backing this(https://github.com/bluesky-social/ozone https://github.com/bluesky-social/ozone) has features for the subject of a label to contest as well. What is most powerful about the labeller ecosystem is that it is an ecosystem where competition can occur. There are an ever expanding set of choices, people can make their own choices, and they can stack them together https://bsky.social/about/blog/03-12-2024-stackable-moderation https://bsky.social/about/blog/03-12-2024-stackable-moderati... The number 1 thing users like about Bluesky is that they are put back into the drivers seat of their social media experience

verdverm 2y ago

People are block listing offensive people, trolls, and bots. I don't really see these accounts as adding to a diverse and vibrant discussion. There is a lot less "dunking" on Bluesky too. The moderation and interaction tools at the individual level are really great

josephcsible 2y ago
My concern is that a lot of people getting added to those lists for being "offensive people" or "trolls" are actually just people who civilly express viewpoints that the list maintainer disagrees with.
- verdverm 2y ago
  That probably happens, but most cases are combatting the trend of right wingers creating throw away accounts to say the most offensive things they can for the reactions and getting blocked I'd invite you to check out the options this labeller provides as an example. You can also see who is on the list, so anyone can audit the list. Transparency is built in https://bsky.app/profile/skywatch.blue https://bsky.app/profile/skywatch.blue | https://bsky.app/profile/skywatch.blue/lists/3lbckxhgu3r2v https://bsky.app/profile/skywatch.blue/lists/3lbckxhgu3r2v (list of trolls) The thing to notice here is how much control you get as an individual. The moderation source code backing this(https://github.com/bluesky-social/ozone https://github.com/bluesky-social/ozone) has features for the subject of a label to contest as well. What is most powerful about the labeller ecosystem is that it is an ecosystem where competition can occur. There are an ever expanding set of choices, people can make their own choices, and they can stack them together https://bsky.social/about/blog/03-12-2024-stackable-moderation https://bsky.social/about/blog/03-12-2024-stackable-moderati... The number 1 thing users like about Bluesky is that they are put back into the drivers seat of their social media experience