Previously on Blue...
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Previously on Blue, some of the history, legend, and events of bsky.
As a policy from experience, I do not directly repost or quotepost discourse explanations. I will share permanent web links if available.
As a policy from experience, I do not directly repost or quotepost discourse explanations. I will share permanent web links if available.
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Previously on Blue...
@previously.blue
· Oct 11
a man with a beard and suspenders is smiling in front of a blue sky
Alt: Charleton Heston is smiling in front of a blue sky, until... maybe he is terrified, or possibly the camera angle just goes a bit weird.
media.tenor.com
As promised, the most valuable secret of bsky:
Bluesky is PEOPLE!
Bluesky is PEOPLE!
The current oh no posts about weird (derogatory) sexts are about excerpts from writings of Olivia Nuzzi’s ex, Ryan Lizza, who is relating purported exchanges between Nuzzi and RFK Jr.
November 23, 2025 at 7:09 PM
The current oh no posts about weird (derogatory) sexts are about excerpts from writings of Olivia Nuzzi’s ex, Ryan Lizza, who is relating purported exchanges between Nuzzi and RFK Jr.
RIP @burgerbecky.bsky.social (1963-2025)
Celebrated game developer Rebecca Heineman dies at age 62
The gaming community mourns a beloved mentor and LGBTQ+ advocate with a storied career.
arstechnica.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:25 PM
RIP @burgerbecky.bsky.social (1963-2025)
RIP @sfdirewolf.bsky.social (1974-2025)
Alice Wong writer of Teen Vogue's Disability Visibility column, has Died.
by Lord_of_Knitting
www.fxoxo.com
November 15, 2025 at 6:06 PM
RIP @sfdirewolf.bsky.social (1974-2025)
Yes, according to the generally reliable labeler that lists join months, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social joined in Apr 23 (a very fine time to join), and is thus very much a bsky elder.
November 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Yes, according to the generally reliable labeler that lists join months, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social joined in Apr 23 (a very fine time to join), and is thus very much a bsky elder.
The "Torment Nexus" post is about a condition created by a tech leader, that took a cautionary tale of a horrible design choice by a technology company as an reason to implement a horrible design choice.
This seems obvious... and yet.
This seems obvious... and yet.
November 1, 2025 at 10:52 PM
The "Torment Nexus" post is about a condition created by a tech leader, that took a cautionary tale of a horrible design choice by a technology company as an reason to implement a horrible design choice.
This seems obvious... and yet.
This seems obvious... and yet.
Bluesky seeks Head of Communications, no experience necessary. Just kidding. All the experience necessary. Learning from it, however, is discouraged.
Bluesky Jobs
Bluesky Jobs
jobs.gem.com
October 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Bluesky seeks Head of Communications, no experience necessary. Just kidding. All the experience necessary. Learning from it, however, is discouraged.
You've probably blocked them already, so here's a free link to the NYT summary of their bullshit.
White House and Government Agencies Join Bluesky, Then Attack Democrats
www.nytimes.com
October 19, 2025 at 3:40 AM
You've probably blocked them already, so here's a free link to the NYT summary of their bullshit.
RIP @kevingaustin.bsky.social (1961-2024)
Kevin Glen Austin - View Obituary & Service Information
Share Memories and Support the Family.
www.washburn-mcreavy.com
October 11, 2025 at 6:23 PM
RIP @kevingaustin.bsky.social (1961-2024)
from @ap.brid.gy the creators of the famous mastodon-bsky posting bridge, there's another service available; Bounce.
blog.anew.social/bounce-beta-...
blog.anew.social/bounce-beta-...
Bounce Beta Now Live!
In early June, we previewed Bounce: A Cross-Protocol Migration Tool. This first-of-its-kind service enables users to migrate their follow graphs between ActivityPub and ATProto with Bridgy Fed as a me...
blog.anew.social
October 6, 2025 at 10:16 PM
from @ap.brid.gy the creators of the famous mastodon-bsky posting bridge, there's another service available; Bounce.
blog.anew.social/bounce-beta-...
blog.anew.social/bounce-beta-...
Several accounts describing correspondence btwn Link and Bsky moderators indicating reason for the ban was inciting violence by sharing an image of Charlie Kirk, taken just before his murder. Some, but not all descriptions, have said it was in a reply to bsky staff but I have no confirmation yet.
Adding to growing list of accounts afoul of moderators, @spacelawshitpost.me (fka @knilirabaj.bsky.social) is currently suspended. Reason for suspension has not been shared. Adding to questions- account may be hosted in outside PDS, raising question about scope of suspensions under federation.
October 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Several accounts describing correspondence btwn Link and Bsky moderators indicating reason for the ban was inciting violence by sharing an image of Charlie Kirk, taken just before his murder. Some, but not all descriptions, have said it was in a reply to bsky staff but I have no confirmation yet.
'Clanker' is a reference to discussions about Anti-AI sentiment and the extrapolation of this into behavior that mimics racism. Most bsky references are joking in nature, with occasional philosophical posts exploring the connection more seriously.
NYT synopsis of discourse (not just on bsky).
NYT synopsis of discourse (not just on bsky).
How ‘Clanker’ Became an Anti-A.I. Rallying Cry
www.nytimes.com
October 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
'Clanker' is a reference to discussions about Anti-AI sentiment and the extrapolation of this into behavior that mimics racism. Most bsky references are joking in nature, with occasional philosophical posts exploring the connection more seriously.
NYT synopsis of discourse (not just on bsky).
NYT synopsis of discourse (not just on bsky).
Adding to growing list of accounts afoul of moderators, @spacelawshitpost.me (fka @knilirabaj.bsky.social) is currently suspended. Reason for suspension has not been shared. Adding to questions- account may be hosted in outside PDS, raising question about scope of suspensions under federation.
October 5, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Adding to growing list of accounts afoul of moderators, @spacelawshitpost.me (fka @knilirabaj.bsky.social) is currently suspended. Reason for suspension has not been shared. Adding to questions- account may be hosted in outside PDS, raising question about scope of suspensions under federation.
waffles is a reference to an old post about someone liking pancakes, and someone replying 'what about waffles'.
In current context, @jcsalterego.bsky.social made a reference to this, the site CEO @jay.bsky.team QP'd we can do better. Someone said 'did you ban Jesse Singal', Jay replied 'waffles'.
In current context, @jcsalterego.bsky.social made a reference to this, the site CEO @jay.bsky.team QP'd we can do better. Someone said 'did you ban Jesse Singal', Jay replied 'waffles'.
October 2, 2025 at 8:41 PM
waffles is a reference to an old post about someone liking pancakes, and someone replying 'what about waffles'.
In current context, @jcsalterego.bsky.social made a reference to this, the site CEO @jay.bsky.team QP'd we can do better. Someone said 'did you ban Jesse Singal', Jay replied 'waffles'.
In current context, @jcsalterego.bsky.social made a reference to this, the site CEO @jay.bsky.team QP'd we can do better. Someone said 'did you ban Jesse Singal', Jay replied 'waffles'.
RIP @kalebhorton.bsky.social (1988 – 2025)
Life is a problem that can’t be solved
Remembering Kaleb Horton
www.welcometohellworld.com
September 27, 2025 at 5:32 PM
RIP @kalebhorton.bsky.social (1988 – 2025)
RIP @bakerboy.chasbo.com (1965-2025).
Charles Leon "Chuck" Parkey Obituary (2025) - Longmont, CO - Carroll-Lewellen Funeral & Cremation Services - Longmont
View Charles Leon "Chuck" Parkey's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.
www.legacy.com
August 26, 2025 at 5:44 PM
RIP @bakerboy.chasbo.com (1965-2025).
As state law changes affect your access to the main bsky apps, VPNs are one option, as are alternative client apps. *and please share your experiences with these, to help others find what fits for them.
www.bskyinfo.com/tags/alterna...
www.bskyinfo.com/tags/alterna...
14 Alternative Client Tools for Bluesky | BskyInfo
Find the best alternative client tools for Bluesky. Browse our collection of 14 hand-picked alternative client tools to enhance your Bluesky experience.
www.bskyinfo.com
August 22, 2025 at 10:25 PM
As state law changes affect your access to the main bsky apps, VPNs are one option, as are alternative client apps. *and please share your experiences with these, to help others find what fits for them.
www.bskyinfo.com/tags/alterna...
www.bskyinfo.com/tags/alterna...
Stovey has been here from very early, and early bsky enjoyed much needed happy moments from their heroic efforts to like posts. Not a bot. Not a bit. She read our shite, and liked the stuff that was passably good. If you see old accounts sad and angry to hear they've been treated badly, that's why.
August 20, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Stovey has been here from very early, and early bsky enjoyed much needed happy moments from their heroic efforts to like posts. Not a bot. Not a bit. She read our shite, and liked the stuff that was passably good. If you see old accounts sad and angry to hear they've been treated badly, that's why.
RIP @andreagibson.bsky.social (1975-2025)
Andrea Gibson - Wikipedia
en.m.wikipedia.org
July 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
RIP @andreagibson.bsky.social (1975-2025)
‘Fed posting’ is a reference to any post that is considered to be likely to elicit law enforcement attention as an actionable threat. It is not exclusively an accusation of undercover activity.
July 11, 2025 at 8:39 PM
‘Fed posting’ is a reference to any post that is considered to be likely to elicit law enforcement attention as an actionable threat. It is not exclusively an accusation of undercover activity.
RIP @connolly.house.gov (1950-2025)
Northern Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly dies at 75
The Virginia Democrat fought on behalf of the many government workers in his district.
www.politico.com
June 28, 2025 at 7:41 AM
RIP @connolly.house.gov (1950-2025)
Thankful today that Greenwald does not have a bsky account.
June 1, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Thankful today that Greenwald does not have a bsky account.
TACO refers to a rumor that high power stock investors are not worried about the effect of Trump's threats to the economy because he will always back down, and have coined this TACO.
Trump
Always
Chickens
Out
Trump
Always
Chickens
Out
May 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
TACO refers to a rumor that high power stock investors are not worried about the effect of Trump's threats to the economy because he will always back down, and have coined this TACO.
Trump
Always
Chickens
Out
Trump
Always
Chickens
Out
While many angles and perspectives are being shared across bsky about engagement, a big chunk of talk is branching off some selected user charts like those shared in this post by @followtheh.bsky.social
May 26, 2025 at 8:19 PM
While many angles and perspectives are being shared across bsky about engagement, a big chunk of talk is branching off some selected user charts like those shared in this post by @followtheh.bsky.social
RIP Bianca Castro-Arabejo @jigglycaliente.bsky.social (1980-2025)
Bianca Castro-Arabejo, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Star Known as Jiggly Caliente, Dies at 44
www.nytimes.com
May 15, 2025 at 8:39 PM
RIP Bianca Castro-Arabejo @jigglycaliente.bsky.social (1980-2025)