{"id":5724,"date":"2025-02-18T16:05:58","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T16:05:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fusionmindlabs.com\/blogs\/bluesky-adds-followers-only-replies\/"},"modified":"2025-02-18T16:05:58","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T16:05:58","slug":"bluesky-adds-followers-only-replies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fusionmindlabs.com\/blogs\/bluesky-adds-followers-only-replies\/","title":{"rendered":"Bluesky adds ‘followers only’ replies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/p>\n
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On Monday, social networking startup Bluesky, a competitor to X, introduced an update to its app, incorporating the newly added “followers only” option for limiting post replies, as well as a “search posts” feature for user profiles, as announced earlier<\/a>, and the recently promised feature<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The “followers only” feature serves as a differentiator for Bluesky from competitors like X and Meta’s Threads, while the search functionality bears resemblance to a feature X (previously known as Twitter) had introduced in 2021<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The new “followers only” option is a valuable addition for Bluesky users, enabling them to restrict conversations to their chosen connections. <\/p>\n

This setting is especially useful when content goes viral, attracting attention beyond the usual follower base, which can lead to “content collapse” \u2013 a scenario where individuals who don’t understand the original post’s context start contributing, cluttering replies and piling on, a common issue on Twitter\/X that Bluesky aims to mitigate.<\/p>\n

In comparison, X offers users a range of reply controls, including “Everyone,” “Accounts you follow,” “Verified accounts,” and “Only accounts you mention,” as well as the option to post to specific Communities, limiting their reach.<\/p>\n

On Threads, users can select between “Anyone,” “Profiles you follow,” and “Mentioned only.” <\/p>\n

Bluesky users can enable the new feature by adjusting their default setting for all future posts under Moderation > Interaction Settings in the app’s Settings section. <\/p>\n

The newly introduced search feature on a user’s profile allows users to find a particular post when they know the author. <\/p>\n

To access both features, users need to update their app to version 1.98. Note that if a user replying to a post hasn’t updated their app and doesn’t follow the original poster, their reply may still be sent but won’t be displayed if the “followers only” option is enabled.<\/p>\n

The app’s update also includes minor changes, such as improvements to search and other fixes. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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