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spooky3

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23. They really have two different functions. We all know the benefits of DU.

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Wed Nov 20, 2024, 06:32 PM

Nov 20

BlueSky allows many public figures, including elected Dems and good journalists, such as Jen Rubin of WaPo, to identify themselves and post messages directly to us. Love both sites.

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No matter how much you like Bluesky, please continue posting on DU. [View all] highplainsdem Nov 20 OP

I would never abandon DU, BlueSky or none. I post on BOTH and share between them. n/t CousinIT Nov 20 #1

I've been here for 20 years. blogslug Nov 20 #2

Yes!! WVGal1963 Nov 20 #3

I'm hanging around. duncang Nov 20 #4

I have enough to read on DU, don't have time for anymore platforms. If it's really important, it will get posted here SheilaAnn Nov 20 #5

I signed up for BlueSky but I don't know how to use it???? hookaleft Nov 20 #6

It's a lot like Twitter. Have you used Twitter? highplainsdem Nov 20 #7

Is there a continuous feed there? Kingofalldems Nov 20 #8

I do, too. But you'll see that blue dot when there are new posts. highplainsdem Nov 20 #9

What blue dot? Kingofalldems Nov 20 #11

When you're looking at Bluesky's home page, the link in the OP, using either the Discover or Following feed, highplainsdem Nov 20 #33

I don't really like Bluesky alarimer Nov 20 #10

2 completely different platforms, not sure there should be any concern at all n/t Cheezoholic Nov 20 #12

Yeah. I don't see the concern. OldBaldy1701E Nov 20 #15

I just joined BlueSky and I've never posted as much on DU as I've been doing recently wolfie001 Nov 20 #13

Have no fear DownriverDem Nov 20 #14

DU is my home Bettie Nov 20 #16

DU is my homepage. My first source every day. Nothing will take it's place ms liberty Nov 20 #17

I will bdamomma Nov 20 #18

Look on the right side. You will see Getting started. Autumn Nov 20 #25

Thanks Autumn bdamomma Nov 20 #28

Do a search for the people, politicians and media you want to follow. Autumn Nov 20 #30

Autumn bdamomma Nov 20 #32

Someone started a thread here about being on Blusky the other day. you could search that. Or start one. Autumn Nov 20 #34

Yes bdamomma Nov 20 #36

I'm on both... orwell Nov 20 #19

Absolutely Nigrum Cattus Nov 20 #20

Would never leave DU. I found ya'll in 2015 and I'm not going anywhere. n/t iluvtennis Nov 20 #21

DU is home. applegrove Nov 20 #22

Yes it bdamomma Nov 20 #29

. applegrove Nov 20 #31

They really have two different functions. We all know the benefits of DU. spooky3 Nov 20 #23

I joined BlueSky just to have look-see. Aussie105 Nov 20 #24

Im not going anywhere. BigMin28 Nov 20 #26

Nothing is close to DU! UTUSN Nov 20 #27

i'm not going anywhere - I luv the integrity of DU - bluboid Nov 20 #35

DU recipe too good ....... nt DoBW Nov 20 #37

I use Substack much more often than Blue sky. sellitman Nov 21 #38

Recruiting new Members delisen Nov 21 #39