Blocked and Reported Premium: The Bluesky Moderation Meltdown Chronicles 2: Juni vs. Aaron Rodericks
Dec 22, 2024
A scandal brews on Bluesky as the head of Trust & Safety gets caught in an awkward liking spree. Humorous takes on online behavior reveal how users bookmark posts with likes, sparking discussions on identity in the digital world. The unexpected ban of a user named Juni raises eyebrows about moderation inconsistencies and community outrage. Finally, the podcast critiques Bluesky's moderation failures, delving into user experiences with account suspension and appeal processes, all wrapped in engaging wit.
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Change.org Petition
- Jesse Singal discusses a Change.org petition to remove him from Blue Sky.
- He notes the petition's questionable verification process, having successfully submitted fake signatures.
Aaron Rodericks Activity Bot
- A Blue Sky user named Junie created a bot tracking Aaron Rodericks's activity.
- The bot's purpose seemed to be monitoring Rodericks's moderation decisions.
Rodericks's Controversial Like
- The bot revealed Aaron Rodericks liked a pornographic post, leading to Junie's ban.
- This sparked controversy and questions about Rodericks's intentions.