I hope @bsky.app makes this a place for robust political discussions. I'd hate to see it become an echo chamber where everyone agrees with everyone else.

So what's the consensus here? Have an active account on Bluesky, Threads and X? Threads and Bluesky only? Or Bluesky and X only?

If you're cutting off family and friends over an election, you need to rethink your life. Politicians and elections come and go, but your loved ones are much more important.

FUN FACT: If you grew up watching The Jeffersons, you may remember the name of one of George Jefferson's biggest dry-cleaning competitors: Blue Sky Cleaners. (The other one was Cunningham Cleaners.)

Are there any conservatives or moderates on Bluesky, or only disaffected progressives?

More social media outlets are a good thing. Competition will make everyone better.

Here's how to fix CNN:
1. Get rid of all "stars." The news is the star.
2. Hire actual reporters, build a culture of fairness and objectivity, and let them do their jobs.
3. Air mostly news, some analysis, little to no opinion.
4. Program for social media, not just cable.

To be fair, some of the people over here complaining about the toxicity on X contributed to that vibe.

I understand why Bluesky is probably going to skew left, but I hope it doesn’t become a progressive ghetto with no moderates or conservatives.

I guess X is the Fox News of social media apps now, and Bluesky is MSNBC. Does that make Threads CNN? I’m going to try to use all three. Echo chambers are boring.

When are Bluesky and Threads going to get proper iPad apps?

Greetings everyone. The social media landscape continues to change. Not a bad thing, I suppose. Competition brings innovation! I'm looking forward to trying out some of these alternatives. Hope to connect with many of you!