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Katie Drummond @katie-drummond.bsky.social · 6d

NEW: Government workers tell @wired.com that their out-of-office replies are being forcibly changed to blame Democrats for the government shutdown.

Scoop from @leahfeiger.bsky.social @telliotter.bsky.social

Government Workers Say Their Out-of-Office Replies Were Forcibly Changed to Blame Democrats for Shutdown

Some employees at the Department of Education changed their responses back to the more neutral language, only to have it changed yet again to the partisan response, multiple sources tell WIRED.

www.wired.com

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Marci McCue @marcimccue.bsky.social · 15d

Local news is a popular category on Surf.

Here's a great example of a local Surf feed published to Bluesky. Like it to give @oregonian.com some love. And if you are a local, pin it to your Bluesky app.
Pretty cool!

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Marci McCue @marcimccue.bsky.social · 23d

Look at the Dana Bash X link you put in the newsletter. It was a good segment to share. But the replies you inadvertently draw attention to are not useful alternative perspectives, just predictable CNN hate on X. That’s what’s happening on X… maybe that’s the take away.

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Marci McCue @marcimccue.bsky.social · 23d

@brianstelter.bsky.social wish I could private message you, but you should stop posting X links in your newsletter. the replies to some of the CNN posts on X are pretty horrible.

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Marci McCue @marcimccue.bsky.social · 27d

These tactics are getting really good. What would you look for that gives away this scam?

Marci McCue @marcimccue.bsky.social · 27d

Agreed. We're in beta with an app for custom feed building and would love feedback if you're up for trying it out. Happy to send you the invite, use SurfVIP as your referral code at waitlist.surf.social.

Surf Waitlist Sign Up

Join the beta — it's a new browser for the social web.

waitlist.surf.social

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Marci McCue @marcimccue.bsky.social · 27d

We're building Surf for this exact purpose. We are in beta, but would love to have you try it. Surf makes it very easy to create custom feeds, including the ability to create a custom For You feed. (waitlist.surf.social and use referral code SurfVIP).

Surf Waitlist Sign Up

Join the beta — it's a new browser for the social web.

waitlist.surf.social

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Marci McCue @marcimccue.bsky.social · 27d

We'd love to get your feedback on Surf! We're still in beta, but it's feed building made easy. You can also publish feeds to Bluesky. If you go to the waitlist (waitlist.surf.social), use referral code SurfVIP.

Surf – Join the Surf Beta Waitlist

surf.social

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Marci McCue @marcimccue.bsky.social · 28d

This is a must read newsletter. Alway excellent reporting and solid takes on a changing media landscape that needs to be better understood.

Status @status.news · 28d

The assassination of Charlie Kirk highlights the rise of political violence in America's fractured media environment, where responsible voices matter more than ever. www.status.news/p/charlie-ki...

The Killing of Kirk

The assassination of Charlie Kirk highlights the rise of political violence in America's fractured media environment, where responsible voices matter more than ever.

www.status.news

Marci McCue @marcimccue.bsky.social · Sep 7

If you want to see what Congressional representatives on Bluesky are talking about, pin this excellent custom feed built with @surf by @cloutierjr.bsky.social. There are 52 sources.

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Marci McCue @marcimccue.bsky.social · Sep 4

Social webs are the spider webs.

Marci McCue @marcimccue.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hi back at you! We may be in Seattle Wednesday next week… I hear they have good coffee!??

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Marci McCue @marcimccue.bsky.social · Sep 4

Having a conversation about a bridge! Such a fun outing with @fedi.test.snarfed.org and @chrismessina.me

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Marci McCue @marcimccue.bsky.social · Sep 3

This is going to be great, hope to see you all there!

Lauren Goode @laurengoode.bsky.social · Sep 2

We have a LIVE podcast coming up a week from tonight, in San Francisco, and would love to see you there www.kqed.org/event/5459

WIRED's Uncanny Valley Live, feat. Patreon CEO Jack Conte | KQED

A live show with "Uncanny Valley" — WIRED's podcast that gives us an insider look at the people, power and influence of Silicon Valley.

www.kqed.org

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Marci McCue @marcimccue.bsky.social · Sep 2

Just joined, my 2nd Patreon membership! Congratulations on building @anew.social and ensuring we’re all connected as people, on any platform.

Anuj Ahooja @quillmatiq.com · Sep 2

We're ramping up our funding efforts at @anew.social to ensure we can run Bridgy Fed and Bounce for the long run.

As a non-profit, we want to be as community-funded as possible, so we're focusing on ways to make that easier.

A quick thread about where we're at in terms of funds: (1/3)🧵

A New Social @anew.social · Sep 2

Today, we're launching $1 & $2 tiers on our Patreon so more of our community can support us!

As a part of that, we also wanted to share where our funding is currently coming from and what community funding can help lead to for the future of Bridgy Fed & Bounce.

Check it out in the post below 👇🏼

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Marci McCue @marcimccue.bsky.social · Sep 2

How cool!

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Marci McCue @marcimccue.bsky.social · Aug 31

If you are interested in the feeds and tools being built around Bluesky, the @blueskydirectory.com team has a great site and newsletter. Sign up to get them over 3k subscribers! And if you want to find @surf.social feeds that have been published to @bsky.app, here’s their list!

Bluesky Feeds - Bluesky Directory

Browse a list of Bluesky Feeds

blueskydirectory.com

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Marci McCue @marcimccue.bsky.social · Aug 30

You can now pin my Tech Journalists feed, built on @surf.social, published to @bsky.app! (*be sure to like it so I know you’re here… there’s no way to know who pins it, #featurerequest).

Tech Journalists, Unfiltered 📰
bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Marci McCue @marcimccue.bsky.social · Aug 28

I wish everyone had this as their About page header (click image to expand). If you consider the ways @anildash.com suggests you connect with him, follow the content he shares and support his work, you'll understand how each link on the page is aligned around a better, more sustainable future.

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Marci McCue @marcimccue.bsky.social · Aug 28

Two of the best thinkers on the future of social media and the web, together! Excited to listen.

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Marci McCue @marcimccue.bsky.social · Aug 23

🎉🎉🎉

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Marci McCue @marcimccue.bsky.social · Aug 16

Yes I noticed that too. Very cool, and they are right. He’s covering the media better than anyone out there.

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Marci McCue @marcimccue.bsky.social · Aug 14

Hi from CA! #wiredsocial

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Marci McCue @marcimccue.bsky.social · Aug 14

Let's share the power of open social media with creators at #SXSW2025. Please vote for this panel with @mmccue.bsky.social and @jackconte.bsky.social!

Mike McCue @mmccue.bsky.social · Aug 11

I’m so excited to interview @jackconte.bsky.social about the future of independent artists, writers and filmmakers. But we need your votes to make this an official #sxsw event. Please follow the link below to vote.

Flipboard @flipboard.com · Aug 8

Can #creators stop building their businesses on rented land? @jackconte.bsky.social and @mmccue.bsky.social think they can — with the help of tools like Patreon (Jack is the cofounder) and @surf.social. Want to hear more about this? Vote for our #SXSW panel.

participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...

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Marci McCue @marcimccue.bsky.social · Aug 13

Test: #AtlanticLive