Social media brand Bluesky has unveiled a suite of anti-toxicity features, positioning itself as a safer alternative to Elon Musk‘s X, amid growing concerns about the volume of hate speech and misinformation on his platform, formerly known as Twitter.
The move by decentralized network Bluesky also comes amid increased scrutiny of social media platforms and their roles in shaping public discourse, as the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches.
“Many of our users join Bluesky because they’re seeking a positive experience online, where the platform itself does not promote hateful speech or misinformation,” Emily Liu, Developer Relations & Community for Bluesky, told Newsweek.
On August 28, Bluesky announced several updates aimed at combating harassment and improving the user experience. The new anti-toxicity features are designed to protect users from mass abuse attacks by including the ability to detach quote posts, hide replies, and filter notifications.
The ability to detach quote posts can prevent …