Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats Bluesky + AT Protocol
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May 8, 2023 The discussion dives deep into Bluesky, a new social media platform challenging Twitter's dominance. They explore the intricacies of the AT Protocol and its implications for decentralization. Insights into the vibrant user community and commercialization hurdles are shared, alongside the technical challenges of social media APIs. The speakers reflect on navigating server choices in decentralized platforms and the balance between user customization and standardization. Cautionary tales about automation risks add a thoughtful twist to the conversation!
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The "New Twitter" graveyard
- Several "new Twitters" have emerged, including Mastodon, Nostr, and even Substack's own version.
- None have successfully captured the same user base as Twitter, despite some early hype.
Twitter Clone Success
- Blue Sky closely resembles Twitter in design and function, which is surprisingly appealing to many users.
- This contradicts the prior belief that a Twitter replacement needs to be fundamentally different.
Twitter Blue's Impact
- Scott hasn't paid for Twitter Blue and feels his engagement has dropped significantly.
- Wes, who paid for verification, saw an engagement increase and appreciates some features like the link compilation.
