In this discussion with Rudy Fraser, the mastermind behind BlackSky, we dive into his journey of creating a safe online space for Black communities on BlueSky. He shares insights on innovative moderation systems and community engagement strategies to combat online harassment. Rudy also tackles the technical challenges of scaling social media architecture and developing personalized feeds. Additionally, he explores sustainable funding models, highlighting his grassroots approach to ensuring financial stability while fostering a strong community ethos.

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.