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Sharing updates about trust and safety on Bluesky. This account’s mentions are not actively monitored. To report a post or account, use the in-app reporting feature. Community Guidelines: https://bsky.social/about/support/community-guidelines

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Bluesky Safety @safety.bsky.app · 10d

In Ohio, starting on Monday 9/29, we'll be implementing an age assurance solution similar to what we're doing in South Dakota and Wyoming. Read more here: bsky.social/about/blog/0...

Our Approach to Age Assurance - Bluesky

We’re committed to keeping our community informed as we navigate new regional regulations.

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Bluesky @bsky.app · 18d

Thank you to the 14,000+ people who shared feedback on our community guidelines! We’re updating our rules for clarity, strengthening enforcement, and introducing product changes for healthier conversations. New guidelines kick in Oct 15. bsky.social/about/blog/0...

Building Healthier Social Media: Updated Guidelines and New Features - Bluesky

Public discourse on social media has grown toxic and divisive, but unlike other platforms, Bluesky is building a social web that empowers people instead of exploiting them.

Bluesky Safety @safety.bsky.app · 27d

Glorifying violence or harm violates Bluesky’s Community Guidelines. We review reports and take action on content that celebrates harm against anyone. Violence has no place in healthy public discourse, and we’re committed to fostering healthy, open conversations

Bluesky Safety @safety.bsky.app · 28d

Protecting young people online is a shared responsibility. Here’s how Bluesky is approaching new age assurance laws with pragmatism and flexibility. bsky.social/about/blog/0...

Our Approach to Age Assurance - Bluesky

We’re committed to keeping our community informed as we navigate new regional regulations.

Bluesky Safety @safety.bsky.app · Jun 18

This link safety feature works automatically in the background to protect you from known threats while maintaining your privacy. There is no review of your messages unless you or another participant reports them. 4/4

Bluesky Safety @safety.bsky.app · Jun 18

Bluesky does not read or review your DMs. We gain limited access to messages only when they're reported by a participant in the conversation to conduct a moderation assessment. 3/4

Bluesky Safety @safety.bsky.app · Jun 18

When you receive a link that's been confirmed as malicious or unsafe, the app will either warn you when you click the link or block the URL entirely. This helps protect you against scams, CSAM, and compromised accounts. 2/4

Bluesky Safety @safety.bsky.app · Jun 18

We're launching a new safety feature to help protect you from malicious links shared in messages. This service will warn or block URLs to keep you safer on Bluesky. 1/4

Bluesky Safety @safety.bsky.app · May 30

We appreciate your support as we continue to work to make Bluesky safe and enjoyable for our users. 8/8

Bluesky Safety @safety.bsky.app · May 30

We can’t get every moderation decision right, which is why we maintain an appeals process. We encourage anyone using Bluesky for fundraising to focus their efforts through authentic accounts that follow our community guidelines. 7/8

Bluesky Safety @safety.bsky.app · May 30

Separately, some forms of solicitation for Bluesky users to share their bank account details with unknown third parties may expose users to serious financial and legal risks. While we understand the urgent desire to help, these posts are in violation of our Community Guidelines. 6/8

Bluesky Safety @safety.bsky.app · May 30

In other cases, when our moderation team detects bulk networks of accounts working to target Bluesky users and exploit goodwill towards crises, we take action to suspend these accounts. 5/8

Bluesky Safety @safety.bsky.app · May 30

When we identify these patterns, through a combination of signals that may not be publicly visible to users, we first provide warnings and opportunities for users to adjust their approach. We suspend accounts as a last resort. 4/8

Bluesky Safety @safety.bsky.app · May 30

In some cases, investigations revealed networks where single individuals operate hundreds of accounts engaging in bulk messaging, identical replies across unrelated conversations, and mass following — behaviors that disrupt the platform experience for all users regardless of the underlying cause.

Bluesky Safety @safety.bsky.app · May 30

Our moderation team works to protect users by distinguishing genuine advocacy from spam, manipulation, or other patterns that suggest fraud or deception. 2/8

Bluesky Safety @safety.bsky.app · May 30

We deeply understand that people in Gaza and other crisis areas need platforms to share their experiences and seek support, and we’re committed to ensuring that they can be heard on Bluesky. 1/8

Bluesky Safety @safety.bsky.app · May 22

Remember, you can self-verify on Bluesky by setting your domain as your username.

Even if you're applying for a visual verification badge, we recommend linking your web presence to your username to make it easier for your followers to find you.

How to verify your Bluesky account - Bluesky

Here's how to verify your Bluesky account by setting your website as your username.

Bluesky Safety @safety.bsky.app · May 22

To receive a verification badge from Bluesky, your account must be active and secure, authentic, and notable. The form includes more details on our verification criteria.

Please ensure your account meets the listed criteria before you submit your request.

A New Form of Verification on Bluesky - Bluesky

We’re introducing a new layer of verification — a user-friendly, easily recognizable blue check. Additionally, independent organizations can verify accounts directly through our Trusted Verifiers feat...

Bluesky Safety @safety.bsky.app · May 22

We're excited that verification badges have made it easier to quickly recognize authentic accounts, especially in moments of breaking news.

Now, we're expanding our roll-out. Notable and authentic accounts can apply for verification or to become a Trusted Verifier via the form linked in our blog.

Bluesky Safety @safety.bsky.app · Apr 16

If your list is hidden, you can edit it to comply with our terms, then email [email protected] for review. Our aim is to address toxicity while preserving list functionality.

Bluesky Safety @safety.bsky.app · Apr 16

Lists and starter packs used for harassment will not be visible to other users in the Bluesky app. Existing subscribers will remain subscribed to the list.

Bluesky Safety @safety.bsky.app · Apr 16

Moving forward, lists and starter packs with insulting profanity, slurs, abusive terms, or unproven allegations will be hidden from other users in the Bluesky app (but still visible to the creator).

Bluesky Safety @safety.bsky.app · Apr 16

Lists are a feature that allow users to create groups of accounts, for example, for curation. However, we’ve also seen lists be used for harassment.

Bluesky Safety @safety.bsky.app · Mar 28

6/6 We only communicate moderation decisions via email, not via DMs. If anyone messages you claiming this, please report them as spam in the app.

Bluesky Safety @safety.bsky.app · Mar 28

5/6 Never change the email on your account to one you don't control. Someone can then request a password reset to that email and take over your account.

Additionally, verify your account email if you haven’t already. Settings > Account > Email.