Ah, so if I want to follow someone from Bluesky, they have to first follow the Bridgy Fed account to opt in, I see.
techcrunch.com/2024/06/05/blue…
Oh well.
Interestingly, a switch to opt-out is being considered.
"Norms on Bluesky are different from the fediverse in this regard."
github.com/snarfed/bridgy-fed/…
#bluesky #BlueskyBridge #BridgyFed
https://stefanbohacek.online/@stefan/113499078741228705
https://github.com/snarfed/bridgy-fed/issues/1471
@stefan Didn't it start as opt out & everyone hated it?
@stefan
Brid.gy is actually already banned on several instances because of the threat of opt out, so likely isn’t the best option
@stefan "An important step toward a more interoperable “fediverse” — the broader network of decentralized social media apps like Mastodon, Bluesky and others — has been achieved."
Since when […]
@stefan @gdinwiddie … re: BlueSky
"Though the matter was originally fraught with debate over the bridge’s planned opt-out nature, Barrett listened to the community feedback and made the bridge […]
@stefan the bridge account isn't searchable for me
2024-11-17 collectifission ┃ 1💬
@stefan I'm glad an opt-in is considered. Finally I would say! The sooner the better.
@stefan
@pcottle is also in there talking about making Threads => Bluesky opt out as well, which would be pretty cool. (But they still haven't figured out fediverse=>threads yet, so who knows […]
@BigJackBrass this post was like 4 down from yours about Bluesky. Didn't know if this would help add to your research.
Someone should make a "cool bridged fediverse accounts to follow" starter packs.
#bluesky #StarterPack
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