"Bluesky is a nascent “Twitter-like” and decentralized social media network with novel features and unprecedented data access. This paper provides a characterization of its interaction network, studying the political leaning, polarization, network structure, and algorithmic curation mechanisms of five million users. The dataset spans from the website’s first release in February of 2023 to May of 2024. We investigate the replies, likes, reposts, and follows layers of the Bluesky network. We find that all networks are characterized by heavy-tailed distributions, high clustering, and short connection paths, similar to other larger social networks. BlueSky introduced feeds—algorithmic content recommenders created for and by users. We analyze all feeds and find that while a large number of custom feeds have been created, users’ uptake of them appears to be limited. We analyze the hyperlinks shared by BlueSky’s users and find no evidence of polarization in terms of the political leaning of the news sources they share. They share predominantly left-center news sources and little to no links associated with questionable news sources. In contrast to the homogeneous political ideology, we find significant issues-based divergence by studying opinions related to the Israel-Palestine conflict. Two clear homophilic clusters emerge: Pro-Palestinian voices outnumber pro-Israeli users, and the proportion has increased. We conclude by claiming that Bluesky—for all its novel features—is very similar in its network structure to existing and larger social media sites and provides unprecedented research opportunities for social scientists, network scientists, and political scientists alike."

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0318034&utm_source=pr&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=plos006

You heard it right there! Bluesky is not decentralized like Mastodon is!

Centralized control and then poof something disappears.

That is the opposite of freedom of speech.

The only thing left is for a billionaire to buy bluesky too and your part of the web: GONE!

https://www.404media.co/bluesky-deletes-ai-protest-video-of-trump-sucking-musks-toes-calls-it-non-consensual-explicit-material/

You’ve probably heard it by now, or have seen my many posts on here about Bluesky, and their false claims of decentralization, or of what kind of social network they’re even trying to be. From their blockchain, crypto investors, to the extreme right-wing accounts they refuse to moderate: Welcome to Twitter 2: The Reckoning.
What I’m writing about today, is more on that same subject, and also in...

Read more: https://mkultra.monster/socialmedia/2025/02/26/thats-very-decentralized-of-you-bluesky.html

J'adore toujours cette représentation de l' #ordre et du #chaos. Ça s'applique aussi bien à la #nature et à sa magnifique #biodiversité qu'au #fediverse et #Mastodon #pixelfed dont I'approche est assez similaire.

Governments are tightening control, hoarding wealth, and eroding our liberties. I explore how this is happening.

Read here: https://circuitryhubinsights.online/life-is-getting-worse-how-governments-are-stripping-our-liberties-and-hoarding-wealth

Pinned Thread

What I find fascinating as an autistic person is how often I envision an anarcho-syndicalist society. Every day, I imagine a world built on freedom, solidarity, and mutual aid, a society where people are empowered to live with dignity and autonomy.

Yet, when I look around me, I see the overwhelming reality of the system I’ve been suppressed by for nearly 25 years. It’s a system that feels broken, unjust, and dehumanizing, a constant reminder of the garbage we’re forced to endure.

The lack of an algorithm sometimes makes me lose track of my timeline. And that’s okay.

Because in return, as I scroll, I come across boosts and posts from people I don’t know. Real people - not bots, not paid influencers pushing a product.

I see stunning photos taken by someone with just 10 followers - photos I’d never see on a commercial platform. I read opinions, ideas, and advice from everyday people, like me, passionate and eager to share their thoughts with others.

This is what the Fediverse is about: communication, sharing, dialogue - not numbers.

Ditch Discord, embrace decentralization! Join my Matrix community talk tech, crypto, films, photography, and more in a censorship-resistant space.

Join now: https://matrix.to/#/!AMkDyzxLEALuVXupNE:matrix.org?via=matrix.org

For some, joining Mastodon might seem risky because "the server could shut down at any time" or because it's managed by a single administrator. While these concerns are understandable, Mastodon has far more safeguards in place compared to centralized platforms:

1. Admins are typically experienced sysadmins with a strong passion for server management.

2. It's generally recommended to have multiple admins (we have four).

3. Many servers have financial plans in place, such as donation systems. We have my company backing things up.

4. Infrastructure is often cost-effective, keeping operating costs low.

A few additional points to consider:

1. No server - or anything in life - is immortal. That's exactly why I chose the name mementomori.social (the stoic phrase "memento mori" means "remember death").

2. Web services come and go, but longevity is possible. My first website has been online continuously for 27 years (since 1998). While I've migrated servers a few times, the site itself has never gone offline. It will most likely happen after I pass away, but I hope my descendants keep it online.

Unlike centralized platforms - especially newer ones - that rely on user growth and profitability, investors can pull the plug at any time.

The decentralized Fediverse operates differently: sysadmins are committed to keeping their servers online and do so out of dedication, not for monetary gain.

some good #decentralized alternatives to #WhatsApp, #Facebook, #X, #Threads, #BlueSky, #Instagram

BREAKING NEWS!!!

#ArcaneChat got public on #GooglePlay some hours ago!!!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.arcanechat

also check the official website:
https://arcanechat.me

TIP: getting it from #fdroid or direct download is recommended, but if you have friends that only know how to install from Google Play, now it is possible for them!

Thanks a lot to the ArcaneChat beta-testers that made this milestone possible! you rock!!!!

I made this thing. Feel free to boost / download / copy / share ...

Are you truly anti-capitalist? Then it’s time to cut ties with the mainstream capitalist platforms that are feeding the very system you oppose. TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook Messenger, BeReal, WhatsApp, and countless others are all part of the capitalist machine that thrives on your consumption and engagement.

Every time you log onto these platforms, you’re contributing to a cycle of exploitation and profit-driven motives. The #Fediverse may not be a perfect solution, but it’s a space where anti-capitalist voices can thrive far more than in the cesspools of proprietary platforms owned by Big Tech.

Feeling sad because your friends aren’t on these alternative platforms? That’s just capitalism whispering in your ear, convincing you that your worth is tied to your social media presence. Let go of that notion!

Fighting capitalism starts with recognizing that your needs don’t dictate your value. The very idea of comparing human worth is rooted in capitalist ideology—so let’s dismantle that one step at a time.

Shut up and break free from capitalism!

Also, if you're already in the Fediverse, consider donating to the admin of the instance you are using.
Those people are real heroes who use so much time of their lives to create a pleasant and working social media experience for us
Also servers do cost money and every cent matters