Doug Pooley
@t45l.bsky.social
Gamer, cyber security, science and politics.
Based in the UK.
Based in the UK.
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📢 1.105 is rolling out now
The main change is only for users in the UK. Version 1.105 introduces legally-required Age Assurance for users in the United Kingdom to access certain moderation settings and DMs. Read more about this here: bsky.social/about/blog/0...
The main change is only for users in the UK. Version 1.105 introduces legally-required Age Assurance for users in the United Kingdom to access certain moderation settings and DMs. Read more about this here: bsky.social/about/blog/0...
Working with the UK Government to Protect Children Online - Bluesky
Part of Bluesky’s mission to create a more open and decentralized social web is helping users feel safe and in control of their experience. We always try to balance safety with privacy, and free expression with civility.
bsky.social
July 23, 2025 at 8:53 PM
📢 1.105 is rolling out now
The main change is only for users in the UK. Version 1.105 introduces legally-required Age Assurance for users in the United Kingdom to access certain moderation settings and DMs. Read more about this here: bsky.social/about/blog/0...
The main change is only for users in the UK. Version 1.105 introduces legally-required Age Assurance for users in the United Kingdom to access certain moderation settings and DMs. Read more about this here: bsky.social/about/blog/0...
Reposted by Doug Pooley
In response to Heritage's anti-DEI proposal, IBM cited its policy on “'Workforce Diversity and Inclusion', which demonstrates our commitment to fostering a work environment where every IBMer is able to thrive because of their differences, not in spite of them"
www.ibm.com/investor/att...
www.ibm.com/investor/att...
April 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
In response to Heritage's anti-DEI proposal, IBM cited its policy on “'Workforce Diversity and Inclusion', which demonstrates our commitment to fostering a work environment where every IBMer is able to thrive because of their differences, not in spite of them"
www.ibm.com/investor/att...
www.ibm.com/investor/att...
Reposted by Doug Pooley
We’re introducing a new layer of verification on Bluesky — a user-friendly, easily recognizable blue check.
In addition to account verification issued by Bluesky, we're also introducing Trusted Verifiers. Select independent organizations can verify accounts directly.
In addition to account verification issued by Bluesky, we're also introducing Trusted Verifiers. Select independent organizations can verify accounts directly.
April 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
We’re introducing a new layer of verification on Bluesky — a user-friendly, easily recognizable blue check.
In addition to account verification issued by Bluesky, we're also introducing Trusted Verifiers. Select independent organizations can verify accounts directly.
In addition to account verification issued by Bluesky, we're also introducing Trusted Verifiers. Select independent organizations can verify accounts directly.
Reposted by Doug Pooley
Did you know there’s a site to search for starter packs of people to follow? Built by @mubashariqbal.com
blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack...
blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack...
Bluesky Starter Packs - Bluesky Directory
Browse a list of Bluesky Starter Packs. Discover and connect with your community on Bluesky
blueskydirectory.com
November 23, 2024 at 9:43 PM
Did you know there’s a site to search for starter packs of people to follow? Built by @mubashariqbal.com
blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack...
blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack...
I went back to X to unfollow everyone on my list. And added one single follow: @bsky.app
Petty and pointless? Yes.
But funny and satisfying? Also yes.
Petty and pointless? Yes.
But funny and satisfying? Also yes.
November 16, 2024 at 2:36 PM
I went back to X to unfollow everyone on my list. And added one single follow: @bsky.app
Petty and pointless? Yes.
But funny and satisfying? Also yes.
Petty and pointless? Yes.
But funny and satisfying? Also yes.
Reposted by Doug Pooley
A number of artists and creators have made their home on Bluesky, and we hear their concerns with other platforms training on their data. We do not use any of your content to train generative AI, and have no intention of doing so.
November 15, 2024 at 5:22 PM
A number of artists and creators have made their home on Bluesky, and we hear their concerns with other platforms training on their data. We do not use any of your content to train generative AI, and have no intention of doing so.
Leaving a note here that right now Bluesky is at 16.1 million users
November 14, 2024 at 9:21 PM
Leaving a note here that right now Bluesky is at 16.1 million users
Glad to leave X - felt like Twitter died some time ago. No point staying to see any tweet from someone I like immediately followed by attacks from 100 blue tick wankers. The polite discourse is long gone.
November 14, 2024 at 7:56 PM
Glad to leave X - felt like Twitter died some time ago. No point staying to see any tweet from someone I like immediately followed by attacks from 100 blue tick wankers. The polite discourse is long gone.