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Decentered S1E6: Beautiful Blacksky with Rudy Fraser

Mar 21, 2024
Rudy Fraser discusses creating Black Sky, a custom feed for black voices on Bluesky. Topics include building personalized feeds, addressing platform flaws, benefits of decentralized platforms, risks of tech monopolies, and encouraging engagement in Blue Sky ecosystem.
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  • Black Sky custom feed promotes black voices and addresses representation gaps on online platforms.
  • Technical challenges were overcome to enhance user experience and engagement on the custom feed.

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Black Sky Custom Feed and Community Building

Black Sky is known for its custom feed feature that curates content specifically for the black community, addressing the lack of representation and content filters in other platforms. The origin of the term 'Black Sky' stemmed from a need to create an inclusive space. The custom feed algorithm targeted black content creators and focused on showcasing their work, creating a unique community identity. This initiative has garnered significant traction with millions of views and daily engagement, fostering a space for meaningful conversations.

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