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Ernest J. Schweit's avatar

Strange coincidence, but I checked out Bluesky yesterday. It looked like a good replacment Twitter before He Who Shall Not Be Named took it over. But I'm resisting...for now...on the grounds that I'm already approaching the point of being over committed to social media. I feel like I'm inching towards the point where it gets in the way of my work..and the rest of my life...

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Andy Adams's avatar

All good points. Take your time, Ernest. It will be here when you're ready. And if it's not, that's fine too!

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Juliette's avatar

Exact same sentiments!

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Jennifer Mullin's avatar

Ever since the election, my tolerance for social media has be diminished. I really don't have the bandwidth for it anymore and I'm doubtful that a new platform would make any difference or would be helpful to my business. Remember when everyone joined Cara a while back?

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Darryl Young's avatar

I'm also really enjoying it on there, and I'd love to connect with you all.

https://bsky.app/profile/darrylyoung.bsky.social

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Birgitte Rasine's avatar

Followed :) Mine's birgitterasine.bsky.social. Your feed has a good vibe

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Darryl Young's avatar

Thanks! Just followed back. 😊

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Feasts and Fables's avatar

Proud of everyone who has the capacity to take on more …! Left Twitter last year, never looked back. Happy here … our little corner of Notes is convivial and politics free. Occasional Instagram posts about life on the farm and that’s plenty. You’re such a good community builder, Andy, you’ll thrive wherever you set up a presence.

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Angie Clay's avatar

I am trying to navigate the platform! It’s fresh and new so I will give it a try. https://bsky.app/profile/angieclay.bsky.social

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Birgitte Rasine's avatar

Followed! I'm at https://bsky.app/profile/birgitterasine.bsky.social Delighted to connect Angie!

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David Baldry's avatar

#drb69.bsky.social

I'm enjoying the whole Bluesky experience so far. I'm hoping it doesn't decend into another X, IG style of black hole.

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Nancy Boyd's avatar

I’m not a photographer but I’m on Bluesky and love it. There are some amazing photographers over there and I definitely appreciate the beauty they are sharing. Helps uplift a heavy heart.

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Andy Adams's avatar

Hey, Nancy! What is your handle?

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Peter's avatar

No. I’ve deleted all my social accounts (with the exception of Substack - though I am likely migrating to a privately hosted email list eventually). It all ends up being close enough to the same - for me the good not outweighing the cost of it. I just can’t deal with the cacophony of it - my mind is so much healthier without it. I’ve run the tests now. Respect to everyone who can hold it lightly enough to live well.

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Andy Adams's avatar

I hear you, and I respect your position, Peter. I think I'm on your newsletter list. Please keep us posted on your privately hosted email list. I don't want to miss those!

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Peter's avatar

You are - I’m just at a few times or even once a year sort of pace these days!

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Manuela Thames's avatar

I don’t know how I feel about another platform. I deleted Facebook and I am less active on Instagram, but I don’t know if I truly feel like yet another app. However, I am hearing positive feedback, so maybe I will check it out.

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Andy Adams's avatar

I hear you. There’s nothing wrong with LESS time on social media! So far, I’m finding lots of creatives over there: writers, artists, photographers. I’m having fun. But I admire those who spend less time online than I do. You’ll figure out what works best for you, Manuela. Thanks for the note!

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Kirra Kimbrell's avatar

Would love to connect with everyone, just joined https://bsky.app/profile/kirrakimbrell.bsky.social

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Mark Thomas's avatar

Definitely give up X. Bluesky is way better. You’ll see.

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Hans van Zanten's avatar

I just made my account at Bluesky ( @hvz47 ). I am curious what it will bring me and others. And also a bit sceptical. Will it suffer the same Road X is driving? Bluesky is in the same system, it has to make money at the end. That corrupts easily the idealistic ideas from the beginning. But let’s give it a lucky hand. In the meantime, spread kindness and inclusion and enjoy your life with loved ones. And have mercy for the turkey.

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Andy Adams's avatar

Very possible, Hans. I remain optimistic. Time will tell!

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Steve Smart's avatar

I am there, though finding I my interest in social media dwindling.. @duntruner.bsky.social

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Chris Faust's avatar

I'm there: https://bsky.app/profile/cirkut01.bsky.social

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Woz's avatar

I’m there: https://bsky.app/profile/woz.rocks

I still think Substack is the future though!

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