KQED's Forum Why X Users are Flocking to Bluesky
Nov 20, 2024
Zoe Schiffer, Managing Editor of Platformer and author of "Extremely Hardcore: Inside Elon Musk's Twitter," joins Damon Beres, Senior Editor at The Atlantic, to discuss the user migration from X to Bluesky. They explore Bluesky's appeal as a community-driven platform, contrasting it with the ad-driven approach of X. The conversation highlights user frustrations with misinformation, the benefits of smaller user bases for genuine interactions, and the quest for better online engagement. As users seek alternatives, Bluesky emerges as a refreshing change.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Reimagining Social Media: The Rise of Blue Sky
03:13 • 10min
Migration from X to Bluesky: Understanding User Preferences
13:22 • 2min
Navigating the Social Media Shift to Bluesky
15:10 • 10min
The Rise of Bluesky and Social Media Dynamics
24:49 • 7min
Navigating Social Media: Blue Sky vs. X
32:07 • 4min
Reimagining Social Media with Blue Sky
36:24 • 7min
Navigating the Shifting Social Media Landscape
43:23 • 11min
The Migration to Bluesky: Understanding User Trends
54:00 • 2min
