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Native

(6,666 posts)
Mon Nov 25, 2024, 09:57 AM Nov 25

Are you on Bluesky? If so, please check-in here

Last edited Tue Nov 26, 2024, 08:22 PM - Edit history (1)

UPDATE - COMPILED LIST CAN BE VIEWED HERE: https://democraticunderground.com/100219767403

When I first joined Twitter, my feed was boring as hell until I found a list on DU where our members had shared their handles. Once I hooked up with other DUers on Twitter, that's when the magic started to happen. I'm hoping this thread will work likewise so we can find one another.

If you are on Bluesky and so inclined, please respond with your Bluesky handle so we can grow as a community on that platform too.

Thank you,
@raycing.bsky.social

NOTE: SEND ME DU MAIL IF YOU UPDATE OR DELETE YOUR ORIGINAL REPLY, AND I WILL ADJUST THE LIST ACCORDINGLY.
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Are you on Bluesky? If so, please check-in here (Original Post) Native Nov 25 OP
Yes i am drray23 Nov 25 #1
I'm there, but I don't talk a lot. Dennis Donovan Nov 25 #2
I'm there too bdamomma Nov 25 #35
Yep. Get on early to get the name you want before it gets taken. TheBlackAdder Nov 25 #3
Considering there are 21 million users you probably gotta get a little creative. mucifer Nov 25 #6
theblackadder was taken by someone else. I was able to get my LLC defined though. TheBlackAdder Nov 25 #15
Yeah, mucifer there isn't me. I joined after 20 million mucifer Nov 25 #20
S.H.A.D.O Control TheBlackAdder Nov 26 #207
Yes, it's a good platform! ._. Nov 25 #4
I joined a couple of days ago Mz Pip Nov 25 #5
Been on a few weeks now CanonRay Nov 25 #7
I searched for your handle on BlueSky and couldn't find it. zuul Nov 25 #58
That is strange CanonRay Nov 25 #124
When I searched just 'leftcoastray' it popped up. Weird. zuul Nov 25 #140
the ampersand was in the wrong place! LOL, we are all so conditioned. lots of us have done this. Native Nov 26 #172
@leftcoastray.bsky.social is the right way :) Imperialism Inc. Dec 2 #222
your handle didn't show up ? barbtries Nov 25 #107
Yes... haven't deactivated my (he)X acct yet GreenEyedLefty Nov 25 #8
Yes MaryMagdaline Nov 25 #9
Doesn't show up in a search. Typo? Imperialism Inc. Dec 2 #223
@elizabethfoulon@bsky.social MaryMagdaline Dec 2 #231
I joined a couple of weeks ago. City Lights Nov 25 #10
More to read than to post, but I joined Maeve Nov 25 #11
Yes. Same screen name as DU. madinmaryland Nov 25 #12
I'm there. Same handle as here. I post here and there. Was never on any Social Media before DU SupportSanity Nov 25 #13
Yep...as @PCIntern PCIntern Nov 25 #14
I recently joined... StarryNite Nov 25 #16
Started couple weeks ago IA8IT Nov 25 #17
I'm still alittlelark there alittlelark Nov 25 #18
Yep, I'm there! intheflow Nov 25 #19
Yes, new there moonscape Nov 25 #21
Haven't posted yet.... walkingman Nov 25 #22
I have not yet decided which lunch table shall win my rose Sympthsical Nov 25 #23
Yes, but I haven't posted anything Walleye Nov 25 #24
I'm there with the same handle Nittersing Nov 25 #25
I just joined last week. nocoincidences Nov 25 #26
@vinle.bsky.social DBoon Nov 25 #27
Corro is most definitely a fine gentleman! Native Nov 25 #56
@zippyd.bsky.social 33taw Nov 25 #28
Yup Dave says Nov 25 #29
I'm also there... QED Nov 25 #30
Yes. Same screen name. onecaliberal Nov 25 #31
Love your header picture! Native Nov 25 #62
I'm liking it so far mcar Nov 25 #32
the starter packs definitely help and skybridge for migrating from Twitter, Native Nov 25 #45
Post it to EarlG in ... littlemissmartypants Nov 25 #98
Yes I am kansasobama Nov 25 #33
Do you want to give us your handle? Native Nov 26 #173
Let me think about it kansasobama Nov 26 #183
send me a du mail if you decide to and I'll add it to the list (that I'm working on to post here). Native Nov 26 #184
How safe is it? kansasobama Nov 26 #194
I guess the same could be said for thinkingagain Nov 26 #198
True- Let me wait till Jan 21st kansasobama Nov 27 #215
I'm in. Ocelot II Nov 25 #34
Yes bdamomma Nov 25 #38
do you want to share your handle? Native Nov 26 #174
Using it more and more Nevilledog Nov 25 #36
I'm there with the kimbutgar name! kimbutgar Nov 25 #37
Yes! WVGal1963 Nov 25 #39
Advice: Don't delete your X account. Your handle will be snatched by imposters mainer Nov 25 #40
noted! Native Nov 25 #46
do you want to share your handle with us? Native Nov 26 #175
I'm there DavidDvorkin Nov 25 #41
Yep JCMach1 Nov 25 #42
Love your gorgeous photo of Lebanon. Native Nov 25 #65
I'm there gypsy11 Nov 25 #43
Is that an Aussie I see? Native Nov 25 #66
It is!! gypsy11 Nov 25 #120
I have a mini-aussie that is the size of a standard. She's a good girl too, but very, very vocal. Native Nov 25 #122
I've had only Aussies gypsy11 Nov 25 #144
I'm on Bluesky lindalou65 Nov 25 #44
so many roadrunners on BS - which one are you? Native Nov 25 #68
Yes SweepPicker Nov 25 #47
I'm Cruddyeye on there crud Nov 25 #48
Sunseeker suggested this the other day. That and for DU to have an account there! Here's their post: Native Nov 25 #71
That would be great thinkingagain Nov 26 #177
Yes! ellisonz Nov 25 #49
@brentp256.bsky.social n/t Brentos Nov 25 #50
I am icnorth Nov 25 #51
I think I found you. Same handle as here? Native Nov 25 #73
Yes, same handle, Native. icnorth Nov 25 #85
Yes. I'm there under a different handle: livetohike Nov 25 #52
Followed. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Nov 25 #99
You follow Maggie🇺🇸⚾ too? Lady Freedom Returns Nov 25 #142
Yep, been on there for a couple weeks now. Basso8vb Nov 25 #53
I am. zuul Nov 25 #54
Thank you for actually reading what I wrote Maeve Nov 25 #146
Been there for a bit Trekologer Nov 25 #55
You bet! hedda_foil Nov 25 #57
couldn't find you under that name on BlueSky zuul Nov 25 #74
the ampersand is in the wrong place. try this @heddafoil.bsky.social Native Nov 25 #79
That worked! zuul Nov 25 #139
Joined, but haven't spent much time there yet.. Permanut Nov 25 #59
I am... orwell Nov 25 #60
It's like the early days of Twitter. Hard to walk away! Native Nov 25 #78
Bluesky VGuerra276 Nov 25 #61
Yes I am atreides1 Nov 25 #63
Found you under the same handle as here. I hope that's you. Native Nov 25 #80
I am there too GigiLeigh Nov 25 #64
Thanks for this! mcar Nov 25 #147
I am there. camartinwv Nov 25 #67
It me! EricAblair Nov 25 #69
Daniel Cole@boatstobuild2022.bsky.social mechtech Nov 25 #70
Yes I am am holding back with likes, comments and posts for now. gordianot Nov 25 #72
Yes, I joined recently. I long ago dropped all other social media platforms. I maintain FB to stay in touch with family. usaf-vet Nov 25 #75
is your handle the same but without the hyphen? Native Nov 26 #178
Maybe we could get together... orwell Nov 25 #76
Great idea!!! Native Nov 25 #88
@swirlykambaba.bsky.social OMGWTF Nov 25 #77
OMG I'm your 1st follower! Native Nov 25 #90
Glad to see you there... icnorth Nov 25 #106
Feels good knowing I'm following my fellow DUers, even if they don't post. Native Nov 25 #108
Hello! Alice B. Nov 25 #81
Yes! lucca18 Nov 25 #82
it's actually fun following all these DUers - barbtries Nov 25 #109
I know. I've followed everyone and no one has tried to sell me anything or ask me to invest in their project! lol Native Nov 25 #133
I am on there slingsam Nov 25 #83
gotcha Native Nov 25 #93
chalco48.bsky.social Chalco Nov 25 #84
I'm your first follower! Native Nov 25 #95
Y bullimiami Nov 25 #86
at first I searched for @y.bsky.social. LOL, but I found you! Native Nov 25 #96
I'm there, but I don't really know much what to do there...nt Trueblue Texan Nov 25 #87
Take your time, T.T. icnorth Nov 25 #94
Bluesky! roscoeroscoe Nov 25 #89
I joined two weeks ago... bsiebs Nov 25 #91
Yes! FuzzyDicePHL Nov 25 #92
Puppies and booze - that's what gets me through the day! Native Nov 25 #97
HAHAHAHA!!! FuzzyDicePHL Nov 27 #210
yep barbtries Nov 25 #100
me too! we need community now more than ever. Native Nov 25 #102
Yes. Same screen name. Lochloosa Nov 25 #101
@jester39.bsky.social? Native Nov 25 #104
That's me Lochloosa Nov 25 #125
This message was self-deleted by its author Native Nov 25 #113
I'm there but... sellitman Nov 25 #103
Gay Texan gay texan Nov 25 #105
BeadyWitch Deep State Witch Nov 25 #110
Yes! 2meowmomma.bsky.social 2 Meow Momma Nov 25 #111
Just signed up! Elessar Zappa Nov 25 #112
care to share your handle? Native Nov 25 #117
tobi2314 Elessar Zappa Nov 25 #118
Just signed up today get the red out Nov 25 #114
is that an Aussie butt? Native Nov 25 #115
Mini-Aussie butt get the red out Nov 25 #119
I have a Mini Aussie as well! She's working toward getting certified as a therapy dog. Native Nov 25 #121
Awesome get the red out Nov 25 #123
I am but value my anonymity here. nolabear Nov 25 #116
I'm anonymous almost everywhere, even FB. That said, I figure if they want to find me, they're going to find me. Native Nov 25 #126
Yeah. I mean, I'm beneath notice really. nolabear Nov 25 #141
Yes Ananda62 Nov 25 #127
wes-connors.bsky.social Mike Nelson Nov 25 #128
I think I just followed... littlemissmartypants Nov 25 #129
some people are putting the ampersand in the wrong place Native Nov 25 #132
Thanks! ... littlemissmartypants Nov 25 #134
looking up the moniker alone doesn't always work Native Nov 25 #135
Yep... littlemissmartypants Nov 25 #136
@midoriliz.bsky.social CatWoman Nov 25 #130
Yep canetoad Nov 25 #131
turbografx.bsky.social Polybius Nov 25 #137
@ladyfreedomrocks.bsky.social Lady Freedom Returns Nov 25 #138
Me! AwakeAtLast Nov 25 #143
👍🏼 IrishAfricanAmerican Nov 25 #145
Been there around 3 weeks Pas-de-Calais Nov 25 #148
Found you! The best thimg to do is scroll through the Discover feed... Native Nov 26 #163
I don't really have original content - TBF Nov 25 #149
@ponietz.bsky.social Ponietz Nov 25 #150
Yes but with a different username. I like BlueSky. Nt spooky3 Nov 25 #151
let us know what your handle is if you want us to join you. Native Nov 26 #162
Added you Native and appreciate the follow back Docreed2003 Nov 25 #152
Mine is Barbiecrkhor chouchou Nov 25 #153
Just joined a few days ago nclib Nov 25 #154
I just signed up last week! Texasgal Nov 25 #155
Yes ellie Nov 25 #156
Great idea. Lunabell Nov 25 #157
not that i've found Native Nov 26 #161
Yes, I am sanevoiceus Nov 25 #158
I've been on Bluesky for a few weeks. arkielib Nov 25 #159
Yep but haven't done much. oldmanlynn Nov 26 #160
I've been on Bluesky for about a year... SKKY Nov 26 #164
same handle? Native Nov 26 #165
Almost. Sorry, I edited my original response to include my handle... SKKY Nov 26 #166
not pulling you up with that handle Native Nov 26 #167
Been there a little while, don't post, just comment or "heart" things so far. mucholderthandirt Nov 26 #168
I've only gotten 3 opportunistic followers - crpto, porn, & strange dude wanting to chat. Native Nov 26 #171
@stillgrace@bsky.social Blue Dotty Nov 26 #169
DU is great. I'll like it even more when we can post BSKY stuff here. Native Nov 26 #170
i'm there Brainstormy Nov 26 #176
Self-deleted Mme. Defarge Nov 26 #179
is that your handle? Native Nov 26 #185
Ha! Mme. Defarge Nov 28 #219
Yes, I've been on for a few weeks now Marigold Nov 26 #180
ladyklc-garb.bsky.social ProudMNDemocrat Nov 26 #181
Please be careful not to let DUers-getting-together-on-Bluesky hurt DU. See this highplainsdem Nov 26 #182
This message was self-deleted by its author Native Nov 26 #186
I can't see how Bluesky will hurt DU. I don't use it anymore than I did Twitter, & I wasn't aware of Twitter harming DU Native Nov 26 #187
Did you even read the post I linked to? I also use Twitter (and now Bluesky as well) to find highplainsdem Nov 26 #188
yes i did. Native Nov 26 #189
You wrote in your first reply in this subthread highplainsdem Nov 26 #191
I joined Bluesky Americanme Nov 26 #190
theprole.bsky.social TheProle Nov 26 #192
I just followed everyone listed. urbanhermit Nov 26 #193
I think it's great that you and JCMach1 (@grandinboy.bsky.social) are promoting DU. I reposted, and I've added... Native Nov 26 #195
I'm in too Stargleamer Nov 26 #196
Partial Collation. I know I missed some, tho TheProle Nov 26 #197
Getting ready to update the op and link to the list I've compiled. Native Nov 26 #200
I updated the OP to include a link to a master list that I can modify to accommodate additions, changes, and deletions.. Native Nov 26 #204
Thank you for your efforts! TheProle Nov 26 #205
You all are worth it! Native Nov 26 #206
Here,but im not on often xmas74 Nov 26 #199
Followed you & added you to the list! @raycing.bsky.social Native Nov 27 #216
Thank you nt xmas74 Nov 27 #217
I am JackCo Nov 26 #201
I'm there--- a link to my profile Jack Valentino Nov 26 #202
@mstock57.bsky.social Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 26 #203
Just joined on Monday LovelyStuff Nov 26 #208
I'm not finding you. There's a noelle77, 7k, and 72. No 75. Please check your handle, and if it is correct, send me Native Nov 27 #214
i'm there mokeyz Nov 26 #209
I am, and here I am :) phylny Nov 27 #211
I am on there Bettie Nov 27 #212
I joined a couple weeks ago. IL Dem Nov 27 #213
Yes I am: couzens.bsky.social Hassler Nov 27 #218
Slowly but surely following DU users on the list. SupportSanity Dec 2 #220
Yes. I'm @naturalreason.bsky.social Imperialism Inc. Dec 2 #221
Yes ismnotwasm Dec 2 #224
I'm Yoncy Schmellinflerble A HERETIC I AM Dec 2 #225
Yes, however I am not a big fan of constantly updating or checking social media sites. waterwatcher123 Dec 2 #226
I'm there, not very active yet. Greybnk48 Dec 2 #227
Yes I am! CanonRay Dec 2 #228
@iristone.bsky.social Jrose Dec 2 #229
Captain Truth @TruthTeamOne CaptainTruth Dec 2 #230
I'm there whyzayker Wednesday #232
I am on! @voxnihili42.bsky.social still-prayin4rain Wednesday #233
I am on Bsky TexasBlueBelle Wednesday #234
@lardnar.bsky.social dawg Wednesday #235

Dennis Donovan

(26,754 posts)
2. I'm there, but I don't talk a lot.
Mon Nov 25, 2024, 10:01 AM
Nov 25

@dennisdonovan.bsky.social

I generally use it as a news aggregate to find stories to bring back and post on DU.

bdamomma

(66,615 posts)
35. I'm there too
Mon Nov 25, 2024, 11:02 AM
Nov 25

I don't talk too much either. I may just see what's going on. Too used to DU.

@avak55.bsky.social

TheBlackAdder

(28,965 posts)
15. theblackadder was taken by someone else. I was able to get my LLC defined though.
Mon Nov 25, 2024, 10:22 AM
Nov 25

I just use that one to monitor.

So, anything BlackAdder or TheBlackAdder is not me.

SupportSanity

(1,160 posts)
13. I'm there. Same handle as here. I post here and there. Was never on any Social Media before DU
Mon Nov 25, 2024, 10:20 AM
Nov 25

@supportsanity.bsky.social

moonscape

(5,389 posts)
21. Yes, new there
Mon Nov 25, 2024, 10:40 AM
Nov 25

moonster2

Haven’t set up my profile yet but will get to it . Hope you’ll follow me back anyway so I can get started with DU peeps!

Sympthsical

(10,316 posts)
23. I have not yet decided which lunch table shall win my rose
Mon Nov 25, 2024, 10:43 AM
Nov 25

But we're all in the same cafeteria regardless, and we're all going to get served the same shit.

Nittersing

(6,886 posts)
25. I'm there with the same handle
Mon Nov 25, 2024, 10:45 AM
Nov 25

But don't really post.

I used quite a few "starter packs" to get my feed populated.

nocoincidences

(2,328 posts)
26. I just joined last week.
Mon Nov 25, 2024, 10:47 AM
Nov 25

I'm still trying to figure out the controls but I will get there soon!

My handle is Jerseykitty blah blah blah.

mcar

(43,581 posts)
32. I'm liking it so far
Mon Nov 25, 2024, 10:52 AM
Nov 25

Love the starter packs - it really helps you finds your people.

@megcar.bsky.social

Native

(6,666 posts)
45. the starter packs definitely help and skybridge for migrating from Twitter,
Mon Nov 25, 2024, 11:51 AM
Nov 25

but only about 25% of the people/entities I followed there are on Bluesky.

Sunseeker had this great suggestion the other day,

DU needs to have a Bluesky account like it has on Facebook and X!

Then DU can assemble a DU "Starter Pack" on Bluesky with all of it's DU followers listed!

WVGal1963

(194 posts)
39. Yes!
Mon Nov 25, 2024, 11:09 AM
Nov 25

I am there……exact same name as here. WVGal63. Hope to connect! DU will always be my FIRST home but it’s nice to have another platform. Fingers crossed it grows and doesn’t change a whole lot.

mainer

(12,188 posts)
40. Advice: Don't delete your X account. Your handle will be snatched by imposters
Mon Nov 25, 2024, 11:21 AM
Nov 25

Even though I'm now on BlueSky, I'm holding onto my X handle because I don't want someone else to use it.
This is especially good advice if you have a lot of followers on X, because your handle has value.
It's okay to go dormant on X, but don't surrender your handle!

gypsy11

(349 posts)
43. I'm there
Mon Nov 25, 2024, 11:35 AM
Nov 25

Not much of a talker on any platform (been a member of DU since 2001, have under 500 posts) but absolutely read posts, learn from, and appreciate the people that are talkers.

@gardengirl70.bsky.social

gypsy11

(349 posts)
120. It is!!
Mon Nov 25, 2024, 01:48 PM
Nov 25

That’s the love of my life- Abby. ❤️ well, one of the loves of my life. She’s a very good girl.

Native

(6,666 posts)
122. I have a mini-aussie that is the size of a standard. She's a good girl too, but very, very vocal.
Mon Nov 25, 2024, 01:57 PM
Nov 25

And we have high ceilings and tile throughout, so she's LOUD! She got me through the Covid lockdown years and is the love of my life as well.

gypsy11

(349 posts)
144. I've had only Aussies
Mon Nov 25, 2024, 04:14 PM
Nov 25

As far as dogs go. I think they’re awesome dogs. They do tend to be vocal, although my first Aussie was super laid back and only made noise to alert me to things. Abby is the polar opposite of my first. She is definitely more of a stereotypical Aussie. High energy and very, very smart. She does this high pitched yip when she’s playing. Drives me nuts, but she’s just having fun and telling me about it. Loudly. lol.

Native

(6,666 posts)
71. Sunseeker suggested this the other day. That and for DU to have an account there! Here's their post:
Mon Nov 25, 2024, 12:36 PM
Nov 25
DU needs to have a Bluesky account like it has on Facebook and X!

Then DU can assemble a DU "Starter Pack" on Bluesky with all of it's DU followers listed!

thinkingagain

(1,045 posts)
177. That would be great
Tue Nov 26, 2024, 10:13 AM
Nov 26

I wonder if would also help if we put
#DU
In our profile

I’m not super knowledgeable on social media stuff

But I know I’d rather see profiles / posts from DU members then the porn type stuff that has showed up last few days

My name at Bluesky is Bluehopes

GigiLeigh

(151 posts)
64. I am there too
Mon Nov 25, 2024, 12:32 PM
Nov 25
https://bsky.app/profile/gigileigh.bsky.social

I have a starter pack on my profile if any one needs one to get started.

I'll make sure to add everyone here when I get off work.

gordianot

(15,529 posts)
72. Yes I am am holding back with likes, comments and posts for now.
Mon Nov 25, 2024, 12:38 PM
Nov 25

You know they are effective when billionaires threaten to buy the site. I avoided Twitter and cancelled my account after one day. I will keep on Bluesky as long as it keeps on bothering MAGAT’s am planning to quit lurking soon.

usaf-vet

(6,978 posts)
75. Yes, I joined recently. I long ago dropped all other social media platforms. I maintain FB to stay in touch with family.
Mon Nov 25, 2024, 12:41 PM
Nov 25

I am trying to keep it off the radar, but I would likely be willing to share it if I had a little time to figure out the platform.

icnorth

(1,030 posts)
106. Glad to see you there...
Mon Nov 25, 2024, 01:13 PM
Nov 25

Great to have company. Getting a little lonely wandering about by myself in the great blue yonder!

Native

(6,666 posts)
133. I know. I've followed everyone and no one has tried to sell me anything or ask me to invest in their project! lol
Mon Nov 25, 2024, 02:39 PM
Nov 25

Response to Lochloosa (Reply #101)

get the red out

(13,605 posts)
119. Mini-Aussie butt
Mon Nov 25, 2024, 01:47 PM
Nov 25

He is hilarious, his name is Retro. All the Aussie-crazy and small in a smaller package. He is almost ready to start his Agility career.

Native

(6,666 posts)
121. I have a Mini Aussie as well! She's working toward getting certified as a therapy dog.
Mon Nov 25, 2024, 01:53 PM
Nov 25

It's like we have wiggle-butt radar.

nolabear

(43,274 posts)
116. I am but value my anonymity here.
Mon Nov 25, 2024, 01:42 PM
Nov 25

I do think DU is watched, more or less. I’m trusting EarlG to keep anonymity here so we as individuals aren’t. I wouldn’t dare share on Bluesky what I’d consider sharing on DU.

Native

(6,666 posts)
126. I'm anonymous almost everywhere, even FB. That said, I figure if they want to find me, they're going to find me.
Mon Nov 25, 2024, 02:12 PM
Nov 25

Being among like minded individuals pretty much trumps all else for me right now. I have a feeling things are going to get really bad and we'll need each other more than we ever have before. I hope to hell I'm wrong.

littlemissmartypants

(25,706 posts)
129. I think I just followed...
Mon Nov 25, 2024, 02:20 PM
Nov 25

swampflower
icnorth
brentp256
zacharyellison
Cruddyeye
guitarsandscuba
gardengirl
grandinboy
nikrovd
WVGal63
kimbutgar
nevilledog
misspixie
megcar
onecaliberal
azchemnerd
Dave-says
zippyd
Jerseykitty
gingerwall
beststash
moonster2
freedomnow
alittlelark
loveggs
leopardkarma
PCIntern
supportsanity
madinmaryland
maevedu
stillmarooned
Elizabethfoulon
ckinmi
leftcoastray
mzscully
bluevoter24
avak55
Vicky Gee
GigiLeigh
E.A. Blair
Barbara (barbtries)
2meowmomma
BeadyWitch
GayTexan
sellitman
jester39
Lochloosa
fuzzydicephl
bsiebs
roscoeroscoe
truebluetexan24
bullimiami
chalco48
slingsam
karr463
widowsNorphans
icnorth
swirlykambaba
Orwell
gordianknot
Daniel Cole
E.A. Blair
camartinwv
GigiLeigh
atreides1
permanut
Vicky Gee
wafglobal
permanut
heddafoil
Bert Matheson

If I wasn't successful please let me know and I'll try again.

Couldn't find:
Roadrunner
leftcoastray
usaf-vet

I'm 2DiamondEyes. Please follow back. Thank you.

❤️pants

Native

(6,666 posts)
132. some people are putting the ampersand in the wrong place
Mon Nov 25, 2024, 02:34 PM
Nov 25

try @leftcoastray.bsky.social instead of leftcoastray@bsky.social

Native

(6,666 posts)
135. looking up the moniker alone doesn't always work
Mon Nov 25, 2024, 02:49 PM
Nov 25

for some reason. I started migrating over from Twitter this weekend using skybridge, and I noticed a lot of glitches on BS when it comes to searches.

AwakeAtLast

(14,264 posts)
143. Me!
Mon Nov 25, 2024, 04:03 PM
Nov 25

@lanamays.bsky.social

Yes, it is my real name (wasn't feeling creative at the time). You can search me on Facebook, too, if you want.

Pas-de-Calais

(10,009 posts)
148. Been there around 3 weeks
Mon Nov 25, 2024, 10:25 PM
Nov 25

Trying to find who to follow is rough going

BSKY account below

@benld-iggy.bsky.social

Native

(6,666 posts)
163. Found you! The best thimg to do is scroll through the Discover feed...
Tue Nov 26, 2024, 07:33 AM
Nov 26

and choose what you like. And a lot of the larger, more well known accounts have "starter packs" where they list suggestions of who to follow. The link to their starter packs is usually pinned at the start of their page. Once you click on the starter pack, you can then scroll through it and follow who you like. There is also a directory (from CNET):



How do I find good Bluesky starter packs?
As of when this is published, there are more than 86,000 starter packs, and more are created every hour. You can browse the directory and search by keywords to find specific groups.

Once you've got a solid following list, I recommend looking at your favorite accounts to see who they're following, resharing and talking about. That can also help you make sure you've got a well-rounded feed.

https://blueskydirectory.com/starter-packs/all

TBF

(34,541 posts)
149. I don't really have original content -
Mon Nov 25, 2024, 10:30 PM
Nov 25

mostly just repost. I do try to follow back everyone - @emmago.bsky.social

Native

(6,666 posts)
167. not pulling you up with that handle
Tue Nov 26, 2024, 08:04 AM
Nov 26

Last edited Tue Nov 26, 2024, 09:00 AM - Edit history (1)

on edit: got your follow, but you're still not pulling up in a search. Growing pains. I'm sure you'll become visible soon enough. lol. https://bsky-users.theo.io/

mucholderthandirt

(1,192 posts)
168. Been there a little while, don't post, just comment or "heart" things so far.
Tue Nov 26, 2024, 08:22 AM
Nov 26

I'm not following anything political, not interested at this point. Anything I figure I need to know, I can pop in here and get the headlines.

At any rate, if you want to add to a list: quicksilver2006@bsky.social

I may never post my own stuff over there, or not under that name. I might see about setting up an account or page or whatever for my author name, but maybe not. I think I only ever posted a couple of times at the Xhitter, in a decade or more there.

LOL Just went to my account (to get my "handle" right) and found I have five followers. One bluntly says she'll unfollow me if I don't follow her (another with Arabic on the page), one up front asks for money, one is some NFT nut, one is some kind of science geek (not a bad thing, I guess), and one man with an Arabic-only page, and I don't speak Arabic. Or have any interest in meeting men. I get a lot of that crap on FB, I don't need it everywhere else.

I may have liked something they posted, but my guess is either bots, someone who just wants to build followers, and/or make a "this person is safe to scam" list. Sigh.

Native

(6,666 posts)
170. DU is great. I'll like it even more when we can post BSKY stuff here.
Tue Nov 26, 2024, 08:47 AM
Nov 26

Last edited Tue Nov 26, 2024, 10:35 AM - Edit history (1)

ProudMNDemocrat

(19,117 posts)
181. ladyklc-garb.bsky.social
Tue Nov 26, 2024, 10:24 AM
Nov 26

So far, so good.

Glad to be following so many GREAT people and voices of reason.

Response to highplainsdem (Reply #182)

Native

(6,666 posts)
187. I can't see how Bluesky will hurt DU. I don't use it anymore than I did Twitter, & I wasn't aware of Twitter harming DU
Tue Nov 26, 2024, 10:58 AM
Nov 26

I used Twitter as a news source, and I'm doing the same with Bluesky. Reporters/correspondents/media are starting to move to BS, and they break their stories on social media first. That doesn't happen on DU. The breaking news we get here is generally first noticed on X or Reddit or Substack or alerts we've personally signed up for, and now BS. There are important voices on social media that aren't posters in our community. How else are we to find content to share here? When I share stuff with my DU family, it is because I want to hear their thoughts on the issues at hand.

I see these two sites as radically different. That said, I share your concern for DU, and I hope to live out the rest of my life as a part of this family.

highplainsdem

(52,634 posts)
188. Did you even read the post I linked to? I also use Twitter (and now Bluesky as well) to find
Tue Nov 26, 2024, 11:08 AM
Nov 26

things worth posting here, and have for years.

But there are things people need to know about posting on Bluesky, especially if they're linking DU and Bluesky accounts, and I hope they'll read my OP at https://www.democraticunderground.com/100219765060 - all of it - and think about it. I wrote that based on nearly 40 years online and more than a dozen years running forums of different types (and as admin of some).

highplainsdem

(52,634 posts)
191. You wrote in your first reply in this subthread
Tue Nov 26, 2024, 11:50 AM
Nov 26
When I share stuff with my DU family, it is because I want to hear their thoughts on the issues at hand.


The more DUers congregate on another platform, following one another, the more likely they are to share stuff and give their thoughts about it there - and then not want to repeat themselves here - unless they all remember to make DU a priority and post about it here first.

And I'm not kidding in that other post about the likelihood of trolls following DUers here after arguments on platforms like Bluesky and Twitter.

Americanme

(67 posts)
190. I joined Bluesky
Tue Nov 26, 2024, 11:36 AM
Nov 26

but just to read, not to post. Much like my first 20 years reading DU. @olddude2024.bsky.social

Native

(6,666 posts)
195. I think it's great that you and JCMach1 (@grandinboy.bsky.social) are promoting DU. I reposted, and I've added...
Tue Nov 26, 2024, 05:18 PM
Nov 26

the #DemocraticUnderground hashtag to my bio on Bluesky as well.

TheProle

(3,079 posts)
197. Partial Collation. I know I missed some, tho
Tue Nov 26, 2024, 06:08 PM
Nov 26

stargleamer.bsky.social
@grandinboy.bsky.social
theprole.bsky.social
@olddude2024.bsky.social
ladyklc-garb.bsky.social
zippytwo.bsky.social
godfreyheavens.bsky.social
@stillgrace@bsky.social
quicksilver2006@bsky.social
swkky.bsky.social
lancedlyons.bsky.social
@arkielib.bsky.social
@sanevoiceus.bsky.social
@meowomon.bsky.social
@cifritz.bsky.social
atxnative.bsky.social
@bo-jangles.bsky.social
barbiecrkhor.bsky.social
@ponietz.bsky.social
@emmago.bsky.social
@benld-iggy.bsky.social
@pjconn.bsky.social
@lanamays.bsky.social
@ladyfreedomrocks.bsky.social
@zhickel.bsky.social
turbografx.bsky.social
@midoriliz.bsky.social
@leftcoastray.bsky.social
2DiamondEyes
wes-connors.bsky.social
Sierraabravo@bsky.social
tobi2314
2meowmomma.bsky.social
sellitman.bsky.social
Gay Texan
@jester39.bsky.social
fuzzydicephl.bsky.social
@bsiebs.bsky.social
@roscoeroscoe
truebluetexan24
chalco48.bsky.social
slingsam.bsky.social
karr463
widowsNorphans
@swirlykambaba.bsky.social
Daniel Cole@boatstobuild2022.bsky.social
@eablair1984.bsky.social
@camartinwv.bsky.social
@gigileigh.bsky.social

Native

(6,666 posts)
204. I updated the OP to include a link to a master list that I can modify to accommodate additions, changes, and deletions..
Tue Nov 26, 2024, 08:27 PM
Nov 26

I figure I can easily track additions to the original OP, but people will have to notify me by mail if they make any changes to their links or choose to delete their original replies. Let me know if you think I've missed anything.

JackCo

(117 posts)
201. I am
Tue Nov 26, 2024, 08:09 PM
Nov 26

I'm @bluffatsky.bsky.social and as you can tell I'm a longtime member but extremely rare poster. Lurking and liking are my games. If anyone wants to friend me it would be fine. I plan on following du members so wanted to let you know why I was showing up in notifications. Living in deep red Alabama DU is a lifeline. Thanks to all for making this an important place for me over the years.

Native

(6,666 posts)
214. I'm not finding you. There's a noelle77, 7k, and 72. No 75. Please check your handle, and if it is correct, send me
Wed Nov 27, 2024, 09:48 AM
Nov 27

a follow request on Bluesky. I'm @raycing.bsky.social.

Once I've verified the link is correct, I'll add you to the master list.

Just so you know, the site's search function is occasionally missing legit people.

IL Dem

(849 posts)
213. I joined a couple weeks ago.
Wed Nov 27, 2024, 09:10 AM
Nov 27

@sherry7sal.bsky.social

Not much of poster, obviously. Been here for over 20 years.

SupportSanity

(1,160 posts)
220. Slowly but surely following DU users on the list.
Mon Dec 2, 2024, 11:20 AM
Dec 2

It's a slow process following each person on the list of DU users. Yes, a starter pack would be great, but I understand the risk involved.

You are welcome to beat me to it and follow me first.

If you do, it would be best to DM me with a message that mentions DU and I'll follow you right back.

And I gotta tell you, the combination of DU and Bluesky is awesome.

I've never been on social media before DU and now, well I'm glad I joined both.

There are a lot of amazing people out there. Glad to find them.

I wish I could "Block" awful people in real life , but blocking bad guys on social media is great.

Thanks.

supportsanity (same on BlueSky)

Jrose

(1,349 posts)
229. @iristone.bsky.social
Mon Dec 2, 2024, 12:30 PM
Dec 2

Joined with this handle a few days ago... though someone at Bluesky has been using 'Jrose' which I use at a number of sites.

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