@mikeijames.bsky.social
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TikTok has changed the message users see when they open the app, removing references to the U.S. law and Donald Trump.
January 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
TikTok has changed the message users see when they open the app, removing references to the U.S. law and Donald Trump.
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What is socialism, if not the state owning the memes of production
January 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
What is socialism, if not the state owning the memes of production
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lol let the record show how the TIK TOK BAN saga even started.
How it really started: How it's going:
How it really started: How it's going:
January 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
lol let the record show how the TIK TOK BAN saga even started.
How it really started: How it's going:
How it really started: How it's going:
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I liked TikTok because I got to be who I really am in my heart: a creepy little lurker who watches everything and says little.
January 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I liked TikTok because I got to be who I really am in my heart: a creepy little lurker who watches everything and says little.
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The practical implementation of this ban by tiktok is completely over the top. It's overcompliance to an extreme degree while praising Trump. It's clear that this is political at this point. This isn't simply an IP ban, it's an account level ban tied to accounts with registered US phone numbers.
Just tried on desktop. I was able to access the site with a VPN but once I logged in, it gave me the ban notice. I think this is specific to US based accounts and cannot be circumvented with a VPN.
January 19, 2025 at 4:21 AM
The practical implementation of this ban by tiktok is completely over the top. It's overcompliance to an extreme degree while praising Trump. It's clear that this is political at this point. This isn't simply an IP ban, it's an account level ban tied to accounts with registered US phone numbers.
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People outside the US are posting TikTok’s roasting Americans now that it’s banned here.
LMAO.
LMAO.
January 19, 2025 at 4:48 AM
People outside the US are posting TikTok’s roasting Americans now that it’s banned here.
LMAO.
LMAO.
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welcome, TikTok refugees! we are basically nothing like TikTok whatsoever here but we’re an excellent place to complain about it
January 19, 2025 at 3:20 AM
welcome, TikTok refugees! we are basically nothing like TikTok whatsoever here but we’re an excellent place to complain about it
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the TikTok algorithm is so good that it even served up the perfect video to act as the background for its ban announcement
January 19, 2025 at 3:59 AM
the TikTok algorithm is so good that it even served up the perfect video to act as the background for its ban announcement
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“Probably, you feel like it's better that nobody does anything, because nobody criticizes you for showing up — but the amazing thing is that they show up.”
Full article 👉 archive.md/42BHv
#SussexSquad
Full article 👉 archive.md/42BHv
#SussexSquad
January 19, 2025 at 5:10 AM
“Probably, you feel like it's better that nobody does anything, because nobody criticizes you for showing up — but the amazing thing is that they show up.”
Full article 👉 archive.md/42BHv
#SussexSquad
Full article 👉 archive.md/42BHv
#SussexSquad
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Let’s be clear: the whole thing is a con. TikTok could’ve kept the app rolling on Sunday but by shutting down & mentioning Trump, he gets to be the savior. One of many examples of companies & billionaires bowing down.
It’s BS. But it’s also the reality. Let’s not give Trump anymore opportunities 👍🏾
It’s BS. But it’s also the reality. Let’s not give Trump anymore opportunities 👍🏾
January 19, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Let’s be clear: the whole thing is a con. TikTok could’ve kept the app rolling on Sunday but by shutting down & mentioning Trump, he gets to be the savior. One of many examples of companies & billionaires bowing down.
It’s BS. But it’s also the reality. Let’s not give Trump anymore opportunities 👍🏾
It’s BS. But it’s also the reality. Let’s not give Trump anymore opportunities 👍🏾
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This is a pretty foundational moment
January 19, 2025 at 3:55 AM
This is a pretty foundational moment
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He can’t be gay he’s obsessed with women
The women:
The women:
December 5, 2024 at 8:48 PM
He can’t be gay he’s obsessed with women
The women:
The women:
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Between the earthquake/tsuanmi scare, the UnitedHealthcare shooting and the South Korea martial law stuff this week, it feels like Bluesky is getting more and more critical mass around breaking events that made Twitter so sticky and useful.
December 6, 2024 at 12:29 AM
Between the earthquake/tsuanmi scare, the UnitedHealthcare shooting and the South Korea martial law stuff this week, it feels like Bluesky is getting more and more critical mass around breaking events that made Twitter so sticky and useful.
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You may not understand why, but the healthcare insurance and PBM contracts YOU have signed for Tesla, SpaceX , @X, along with CEOs of other big companies , have more impact on healthcare costs and quality of care in this country, than anything you can do with DOGE
December 5, 2024 at 9:59 PM
You may not understand why, but the healthcare insurance and PBM contracts YOU have signed for Tesla, SpaceX , @X, along with CEOs of other big companies , have more impact on healthcare costs and quality of care in this country, than anything you can do with DOGE
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I think the media has blinders on and is getting this wrong. While many legacy outlets are seeing declines, from talking to others, that is not the case for many newer outlets.
For example, Democracy Docket had its best week ever for new paid memberships. www.democracydocket.com/member-me/
For example, Democracy Docket had its best week ever for new paid memberships. www.democracydocket.com/member-me/
November 24, 2024 at 6:35 PM
I think the media has blinders on and is getting this wrong. While many legacy outlets are seeing declines, from talking to others, that is not the case for many newer outlets.
For example, Democracy Docket had its best week ever for new paid memberships. www.democracydocket.com/member-me/
For example, Democracy Docket had its best week ever for new paid memberships. www.democracydocket.com/member-me/
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Where does he think the money comes from?
Graham: States who want to continue this, sanctuary cities— you’re on notice. We should cut all your money off
November 23, 2024 at 4:49 PM
Where does he think the money comes from?
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finally a reasonable take
November 23, 2024 at 6:50 PM
finally a reasonable take
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Isn’t it obvious what is going on right now
November 23, 2024 at 1:58 PM
Isn’t it obvious what is going on right now
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The usual suspects are out there yelling "There are 23 million government workers! Fire most of them!" No awareness that most work for local governments, and most of *them* are schoolteachers. Federal employment hasn't grown since the 1950s
November 23, 2024 at 2:06 PM
The usual suspects are out there yelling "There are 23 million government workers! Fire most of them!" No awareness that most work for local governments, and most of *them* are schoolteachers. Federal employment hasn't grown since the 1950s
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Nate Silver just tweeted he doesn’t like Bluesky so now I know we’re onto something
November 23, 2024 at 2:11 AM
Nate Silver just tweeted he doesn’t like Bluesky so now I know we’re onto something
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Honestly the way “the media” is tut-tutting about Bluesky must mean everyone on here is doing something right.
November 22, 2024 at 11:02 PM
Honestly the way “the media” is tut-tutting about Bluesky must mean everyone on here is doing something right.
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Night in the upper French Quarter, New Orleans
November 22, 2024 at 10:17 PM
Night in the upper French Quarter, New Orleans
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this marks my first full guffaw on this site and that in and of itself bodes well for this place 😭
November 22, 2024 at 8:02 PM
this marks my first full guffaw on this site and that in and of itself bodes well for this place 😭
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Numerous times this week, I’ve learned of news breaking on Bluesky before Twitter. In the past, it’s only ever been Twitter. Bodes well for the future of this site.
Small note: I wish there was a way to segment notifications (people I follow, mentions, etc).
cc @jay.bsky.team
Small note: I wish there was a way to segment notifications (people I follow, mentions, etc).
cc @jay.bsky.team
November 22, 2024 at 5:31 AM
Numerous times this week, I’ve learned of news breaking on Bluesky before Twitter. In the past, it’s only ever been Twitter. Bodes well for the future of this site.
Small note: I wish there was a way to segment notifications (people I follow, mentions, etc).
cc @jay.bsky.team
Small note: I wish there was a way to segment notifications (people I follow, mentions, etc).
cc @jay.bsky.team