Update 1.0.3 is awaiting Apple's review and approval and should be available soon. Here's what's in it: • Sign-Up Improvements: The handle is now limited to 18 characters, and error messages are more informative. - ThreadSky

Am I supposed to log in using my Bluesky profile? It seems Flashes won’t accept my password as it is too long. I get a very strange error message. Bluesky doesn’t have any issue with the password.

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streetartnomad.bsky.social•1 day ago

Flashes version 1.0.3, which is currently awaiting Apple approval, should solve that issue.

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thaleo.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thanks, I’ll wait for that then 😀

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jcjnyc.bsky.social•1 day ago

Enjoying it so far !

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sunnycaligirl.bsky.social•1 day ago

So excited for this!

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old-traveller.bsky.social•1 day ago

I'd like to be able to use the iphone "share" feature to post photos (that aren't in apple photos) to Flashes. Flashes doesn't seem to be in the share list.

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streetartnomad.bsky.social•1 day ago

Use this link for feature requests.

https://github.com/birdsongapps/Flashes/discussions/categories/ideas

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flashes.blue•1 day ago

that's a feature that's coming

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noe87.bsky.social•1 day ago

Can I change profile pic without doing on Bluesky?

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streetartnomad.bsky.social•1 day ago

Flashes version 1.0.3, which is currently awaiting Apple approval, should solve that issue.

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feistynana.bsky.social•1 day ago

I just downloaded flashes for bluesky. Congrats

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mrcartoonmonkey.bsky.social•1 day ago

Android? Hello?

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monsterfriend.bsky.social•1 day ago

They had to work on one at a time. They’ll get the Android one going soon.

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monsterfriend.bsky.social•1 day ago

The timeline is in the FAQ

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reclinercritic.bsky.social•1 day ago

and a version for PC?

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amolinadesigns.bsky.social•1 day ago

Noticed a bug.

When trying to select a cover for uploaded videos, it’s not working.

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miquinn.bsky.social•1 day ago

Will there be a way in the future to connect our Flashes account with our Bluesky account?

Will there be a feature in the future that we can share our Flashes account with a QR code or something to send to friends via text, Snapchat, email, etc.

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streetartnomad.bsky.social•1 day ago

If you use the same email-address on Bluesky and Flashes, then the link is automatic. There is a list of planned features in the FAQs.

https://github.com/birdsongapps/Flashes/wiki/FAQ#what-is-the-path-forward-for-flashes

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miquinn.bsky.social•1 day ago

It looks like when I first tried this morning it wouldn’t work so it ended up making me 2 accounts

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streetartnomad.bsky.social•1 day ago

Flashes version 1.0.3, which is currently awaiting Apple approval, should solve the issues. Then you can decide whether you want to keep both accounts.

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miquinn.bsky.social•1 day ago

I deleted the second one and just got in my Bluesky one. Thank you!

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hipauls.com•1 day ago

Any idea when Android will get access?

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streetartnomad.bsky.social•1 day ago

This Flashes release is for iOS. Android will come later. He has clearly mapped out a path. Please read the FAQs.

https://github.com/birdsongapps/Flashes/wiki/FAQ#will-there-be-an-android-or-web-version

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epicsammich.bsky.social•1 day ago

Always the fun part of mobile dev, Apple's approval process lol

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photographybywasim.com•1 day ago

Congrats!!!

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elyasdollverse.bsky.social•1 day ago

Is there gonna be an option to set your account as private ? 😅

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streetartnomad.bsky.social•1 day ago

No, Bluesky and Flashes share the same public database.

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elyasdollverse.bsky.social•1 day ago

Ok, but why can’t we put our account private in both case on Bluesky and flashes ? We might want to select the people that we want to connect with 🤷🏽‍♂️

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streetartnomad.bsky.social•1 day ago

One of the characteristics of a public network is that all data including the source code are public. You can mute or block people, but even blocking lists are public. Here is some more information.

https://github.com/birdsongapps/Flashes/wiki/FAQ#are-my-posts-private

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elyasdollverse.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thanks for the info 🙏🏽

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elyasdollverse.bsky.social•1 day ago

That’s kinda sad to give alternative to both twitter and meta for having your content put on the public and feel like you can still be victime of some raid 🤷🏽‍♂️

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professorgrizzly.bsky.social•1 day ago

When can we expect an Android release?

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streetartnomad.bsky.social•1 day ago

This Flashes release is for iOS. Android will come later. He has clearly mapped out a path. Please read the FAQs.

https://github.com/birdsongapps/Flashes/wiki/FAQ#will-there-be-an-android-or-web-version

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denverlorenzo9.bsky.social•1 day ago

Wish there could be different pictures for each so the flashes could be a SFW version

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streetartnomad.bsky.social•1 day ago

Regardless of whether you upload your photos through Bluesky or Flashes, they will be visible on both apps since they share the same public database. You might want to create separate accounts for separate purposes e.g. one account for political posts and another account for pet photos.

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patternnest.bsky.social•1 day ago

❤️

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brieabram.bsky.social•1 day ago

When I post a photo in the Bluesky app, my Photo library displays photos sorted by the time they were added to the library. When I post in Flashes, my Photo library is arranged by photo date. Can this be changed in Flashes? It makes it hard to find older photos newly exported from Lightroom

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brieabram.bsky.social•1 day ago

I should mention this is on iPhone iOS. Selecting “Recents” when my Photo library pops up does not actually display the most recently added photos. They remain arranged by photo capture date

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lauriemcf.bsky.social•1 day ago

Sounds great -- but how do I get it -- did not find in the app store?

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puppysuperbowl.bsky.social•1 day ago

Is it available on Android?

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streetartnomad.bsky.social•1 day ago

This Flashes release is for iOS. Android will come later. He has clearly mapped out a path. Please read the FAQs.

https://github.com/birdsongapps/Flashes/wiki/FAQ#will-there-be-an-android-or-web-version

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puppysuperbowl.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thank you, but, how in the heck am I supposed to know that the FAQ's are in a totally different profile named @birdsongapps, while I'm viewing the Flashes app profile.
You may want to mention it there or just say that its not on Android. Save all of us the spittyness.

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streetartnomad.bsky.social•1 day ago

The developer is working on 2 apps, which are both under the Birdsong umbrella. One is Flashes, which is an Instagram alternative. The other is Bluescreen, which is a TikTok alternative.

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puppysuperbowl.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thank you, sincerely.

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flashes.blue•1 day ago

search for "Flashes Bluesky" on the Apple App Store

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lovingisliving.bsky.social•1 day ago

Will this be available on Android?

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lauriemcf.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thank you -- got it!

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annalarssonstudio.bsky.social•1 day ago

Whew, mine is 17... 😅

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kenzierowland.bsky.social•1 day ago

Is anyone else having the issue where they can’t create a “custom” profile? When I downloaded the app I was told not to use my bsky account, but that’s the only way it would let me sign up. Thanks!

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flashes.blue•1 day ago

That's probably a wording mistake on my end. The custom refers to something different (it's about using your own server). You will probably want to either use your exisiting Bluesky account and just login OR you want to create a new Bluesky account. Don't use the Custom :)

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kenzierowland.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Ohhh! I see. Thank you so much! :)

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tsllara.bsky.social•1 day ago

I have never experienced such trouble trying to sign in or create a new sign in

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anon762.bsky.social•1 day ago

Will there be a way to use flashes on desktop alongside mobile?

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sussusininen.bsky.social•1 day ago

I’m very pleased with Flashes. It’s everything I’ve hoped for for years. But will the accounts be public forever or is it planned to give an option for a private account on Bluesky/Flashes somewhere in the future?

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cococurlygirl.bsky.social•1 day ago

Will there be a desktop version?

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faithofthefeathers.bsky.social•1 day ago

So i guess i have to create a new account because my handle is longer 😩 I thought it was being changed to more than 18.

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streetartnomad.bsky.social•1 day ago

No, same rules apply as on Bluesky.

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beatnix.bsky.social•1 day ago

Android users just sitting here...

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derrickrocks.bsky.social•1 day ago

Big fan of Flashes so far! Well done!

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dcolwell.bsky.social•1 day ago

Is this a false flag or the real app?

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flashes.blue•1 day ago

Real App

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dcolwell.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thank you

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inkwarp.bsky.social•1 day ago

So what's the situation with compatibility? My OS is only 15.8.
Assuming you can't get this for macbook or android am I not able to have this? I can't afford a new phone...

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proudgayvet.bsky.social•1 day ago

Is this only on Apple? I can't find it on Google/Android.

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streetartnomad.bsky.social•1 day ago

This Flashes release is for iOS. Android will come later. He has clearly mapped out a path. Please read the FAQs.

https://github.com/birdsongapps/Flashes/wiki/FAQ#will-there-be-an-android-or-web-version

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proudgayvet.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thank you.

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slashlass.bsky.social•1 day ago

Will this be available for Android in the future?

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streetartnomad.bsky.social•1 day ago

This Flashes release is for iOS. Android will come later. He has clearly mapped out a path. Please read the FAQs.

https://github.com/birdsongapps/Flashes/wiki/FAQ#will-there-be-an-android-or-web-version

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tristangeev.bsky.social•1 day ago

Can y'all make it so you have separate feeds for Bluesky? I don't want my posts on Bluesky to show up on Flashes

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streetartnomad.bsky.social•1 day ago

Regardless of whether you upload your photos through Bluesky or Flashes, they will be visible on both apps since they share the same public database. You might want to create separate accounts for separate purposes e.g. one account for political posts and another account for pet photos.

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monsterfriend.bsky.social•1 day ago

Does this just involve signing up with a different email?

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streetartnomad.bsky.social•1 day ago

Yes.

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sussusininen.bsky.social•1 day ago

These both are the same app only with a diffwrent layout. You don’t have to use Bluesky at all. But if some of your followers prefer the Bluesky layout, they can use it. The comments and messages will appear on both apps. This is very clever way to please both Instagram users and Twitter users.

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virt2l.bsky.social•1 day ago

📌

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dynamicaljon.social•1 day ago

Is there any way to re-see the intro screen that explains the public nature of posts?

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flashes.blue•1 day ago

yes, if you log out it should show it again. But you can also check the FAQ in my profile. The info is in there as well.

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1krl0s.bsky.social•1 day ago

Not important right now but an edit post would be awesome. Thanks

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streetartnomad.bsky.social•1 day ago

As he described in the FAQs, editing posts is already on the long list of planned features.

https://github.com/birdsongapps/Flashes/wiki/FAQ#what-is-the-path-forward-for-flashes

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raistlyn-victoria.bsky.social•1 day ago

@flashes.blue are we able to use the same email for Bluesky and Flashes? Thought I saw somewhere saying not too…

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streetartnomad.bsky.social•1 day ago

Yes, you can log in with your existing Bluesky account or create a new account with an email-address that you haven't used before.

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flashes.blue•1 day ago

• Profile Updates: Resolved an issue preventing users from updating their name, bio, and avatar.

• Composer Fix: The red triangle warning about email verification now only appears when necessary for video uploads.

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pgapster.bsky.social•1 day ago

I've been trying all day to make a new account and am going around in circles. I think I'll wait a few more days to see if it's just bugs in the system.

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landrewjf.bsky.social•1 day ago

Will these updates load automatically? I am having the profile edit issues

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sharonsteuer.bsky.social•1 day ago

I'm still getting error when trying to update profile on Flashes

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bevgray.bsky.social•1 day ago

Is this the right App? It won’t even let me set up account.

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bevgray.bsky.social•1 day ago

App doesn’t accept the code… “unknown error”

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bevgray.bsky.social•1 day ago

App gets stuck here….

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flashes.blue•1 day ago

If you’d like to report bugs or suggest features, please use the links in the bio. Posting them here may cause them to get lost in the stream of notifications and messages.

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isajn.bsky.social•1 day ago

I chose the option limited access to my library for my first post. Now I can’t select any more photos for other posts. How can I change that?

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flashes.blue•1 day ago

You can go into your iOS settings -> Apps -> Flashes and there you can select to give access to your entire lib or just add / remove certain images / videos

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isajn.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thank you

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shannbon.bsky.social•1 day ago

Is there any way so that when we upload photos, our camera roll shows our actual latest photos first?

Photo 1 is my camera roll normally, with the last few pics being edit on VSCO. But when I try to open them on flashes, they’re being shown when they were taken and I have to scroll a ton.

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evilgoat81.bsky.social•1 day ago

I can’t seem to post there. I would like to request support for older ios hardware if at all possible, thank you. My 5th gen ipad goes up to ios16 and can’t install your app.

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jamielizy.bsky.social•1 day ago

I don’t think I understand Flashes. When I log in to the Flashes app using the new password I set up for it, it just opens my Bluesky account??

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streetartnomad.bsky.social•1 day ago

Flashes and Bluesky use the same public database. Flashes provides an Instagram-like grid view of the content on your Bluesky Media tab.

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jamielizy.bsky.social•21 hours ago

I deleted Bluesky and Flashes apps and reinstalled. Reopened Bluesky first. Tried to open Flashes with password I set up and got the error message again. Tried opening Flashes with Bluesky password and wa-la, I’m in. This time it opened to the Flashes grid, not Bluesky feed.

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jamielizy.bsky.social•22 hours ago

I’ve only gotten past “rate limit exceeded” a few times. When I did, I didn’t see how to set up a grid in Bluesky. I will look again next I’m able to login. 🙏

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itslike.xyz•1 day ago

was so excited to see the launch -- the massivly bummed when i saw there is no android app.

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streetartnomad.bsky.social•1 day ago

This Flashes release is for iOS. Android will come later. He has clearly mapped out a path. Please read the FAQs.

https://github.com/birdsongapps/Flashes/wiki/FAQ#will-there-be-an-android-or-web-version

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beemooney.bsky.social•1 day ago

So do we need to download the app from the store or do we continue to use it in TestFlight?

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streetartnomad.bsky.social•1 day ago

You need to download the latest version from the Apple App Store.

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1pressionphotos.bsky.social•1 day ago

Et pour Android ???

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streetartnomad.bsky.social•1 day ago

Un peu plus tard.

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laudieda.bsky.social•1 day ago

Will there be an android version?

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laudieda.bsky.social•1 day ago

Ok, so I just did a little research, which I should have done before I asked. Apparently, there will be an android version of Flashes for Bluesky, but it is still in beta testing. And fyi, Pinksky is a third-party client's app.

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waluigi.bsky.social•1 day ago

¡Gracias!

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jennylenspunkpix.bsky.social•1 day ago

We gotta figure out yet ANOTHER platform just to report a bug/make a suggestion? Tech was supposed to make our lives easier. Instagram is fine for my fan base. IF you want ppl to use github, SHOW US how to use it. I figure out high end photo/graphics s/w every day! I rather create! NO more tech shit

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jennylenspunkpix.bsky.social•1 day ago

Some use computers! I refuse to look at a tiny screen when I've got a HUGE desktop monitor. I don't need any app that excludes me. And I'll stick with IG cos that is where my biggest fan base are. So tired of being last in line for social apps cos I actually like a real keybrd + screen. Whatev.

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tyroga.com•1 day ago

Umm Instagram didn’t have a web view for years! Give the guy some time, it’s a very small business at the moment.

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sharonsteuer.bsky.social•1 day ago

Sorry—what does that mean? I can't update my profile and see no link in the bio to post bugs/request features—can you clarify? thanks!

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flashes.blue•1 day ago

In my bio / profile

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ekscof.bsky.social•1 day ago

I’m not making a GitHub account to make a singles suggestion- I won’t use the app if there isn’t the option to have a private account. I don’t use media based social media to have my life blasted publicly, I use it to stay connected with close family and friends only.

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streetartnomad.bsky.social•1 day ago

One of the characteristics of a public network is that all data including the source code are public. You can mute or block people, but even blocking lists are public. That might indeed not fit your purpose.

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xeno13.bsky.social•1 day ago

I'd like to report that it's not on Google store. Why no love for the android community? 😭

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streetartnomad.bsky.social•1 day ago

This Flashes release is for iOS. Android will come later. He has clearly mapped out a path. Please read the FAQs.

https://github.com/birdsongapps/Flashes/wiki/FAQ#will-there-be-an-android-or-web-version

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