What actually drives interest: 1. Interesting/credible voices posting fast news and analysis 2. Video 3. The ability to see funny or incisive commentary in real time, with the best content being amplified - ThreadSky

minakimes.bsky.social • 22 days ago

What actually drives interest:

1. Interesting/credible voices posting fast news and analysis

2. Video

3. The ability to see funny or incisive commentary in real time, with the best content being amplified

Comments

guillecummings.com•22 days ago

2 is so important for sports growth. Nothing beats a good sports highlight, like a buzzer beater, on the TL for sharibility. It’s why I hope Bsky reconsiders the “subscription” model for higher quality video/length.

ireneadlercal.bsky.social•22 days ago

Yes please!

kjthatdog.bsky.social•22 days ago

2 and 3 should be at the top of BSky's priority list

bkey1970.keyport.name•22 days ago

last thing I want is AI anything. Scores yes. AI no.

msmeraglinolo.bsky.social•22 days ago

I have a couple dozen accounts that I want to have on this site and I can delete twitter altogether. But those feeds are slow to migrate (typically sports news) and need to come over and soon…

drewplu.bsky.social•22 days ago

oh big yes on video. lack of video content on here is crazy noticeable

takethecannoli7.bsky.social•22 days ago

The thing I really miss as a football fan of a specific college team is guys posting video breakdowns of plays. (attn @greg2126.bsky.social )

theyoungneil.bsky.social•22 days ago

It really is that simple

patsfb.bsky.social•22 days ago

ya he is completely wrong on this. Without a doubt.

Bsk needs the team accounts, plain and simple. The rest will come when that happens.

knightofmars.net•22 days ago

I would add people (mostly) being respectful, etc and lack of bots as something that would drive interest too.

eman41.bsky.social•22 days ago

Need more people just for #3 which I think separates the “real time” social media from the others

nothannah.bsky.social•21 days ago

you never miss 💯

flame89.bsky.social•22 days ago

💯💯💯💯💯

project2029.bsky.social•22 days ago

Video is the main thing lacking here with sports. Back before twitter became a nazi message board replays for live games on key plays were a big reason to go there. People were breaking down plays in game.

nflgimpy.bsky.social•22 days ago

I've found this site is really lacking on highlight videos. I want to see big plays a few minutes after they happen like on Twitter

soybot.bsky.social•22 days ago

The athletes being on here as well

kazzad2053.bsky.social•22 days ago

This 1000%. I want to see thoughts from experts and live news. If I wanted to see score updates I could go to any of a hundred websites

situationnormal.bsky.social•22 days ago

I miss sports summaries and scores...

sysjq.bsky.social•22 days ago

The players being on the platform is huge too. I initially signed up for a Twitter account to cyber bully baseball players I was mad at.

hybridcap.bsky.social•22 days ago

😭

bezwin.bsky.social•22 days ago

A noble endeavor

jww.wtf•22 days ago

I’d swap 1 and 2 in the list but these are 100% more important to me than “scores and ai summaries”

bluewater77.bsky.social•22 days ago

I follow season ending and career ending injuries only. Sports are worse than working in factories which for years had more career ending injuries. Go 🇺🇸! Football is about individuals in the pursuit of a better life, sacrificing themselves while making others rich. A game within a game within a game

topbenbos.bsky.social•22 days ago

You also need the major sports teams on BlueSky. Many aren't, plus the major media networks and sports leagues. You can post short and long videos, but they are staying on the other platform.

dsuciu.bsky.social•22 days ago

And actual links

realkgarth.bsky.social•22 days ago

You are a grinder and it has been great watching your career blossom. Keep being you!

cheeziebreezie.bsky.social•22 days ago

YES

ils620.bsky.social•22 days ago

#1 is the only reason I have twitter still. There are a handful of folks whos content/opinions I like to see that still only/primarily post there.

abbs21.bsky.social•22 days ago

big on #3! hoping to see them introduce something similar to the other app where there are feeds for individual games that track the score/time in-app and compile the commentary from across the platform into two threads: “top commentary” and “recent posts”

jjlinnjj.bsky.social•22 days ago

-more highlights

-more buy-in from official accounts and reputable news breakers (looking at you Passan)

-proper verification system

-profit

iamgregb.bsky.social•22 days ago

Hey what do you know? You’re only a Yale graduate and award winning analyst/report/host.

honestdenverman.bsky.social•22 days ago

I hate AI summaries. I need AI to do the dishes not write things.

therealzachmann.bsky.social•22 days ago

I would say all of that and last but not least for me is being able to type in current event thing and seeing up to date real info.

katson.bsky.social•22 days ago

we need highlight heaven to make an account (and for bsky to lengthen the video limit)

dustintanner.bsky.social•22 days ago

What do you think the sweet spot is for video length?

charliegio.bsky.social•22 days ago

Mina you're so correct here

leaguesources.bsky.social•22 days ago

Among us smarts, yes. Problem is most people are dummies

bigzman3412.bsky.social•22 days ago

I would love to see some periodic updates, especially when teams are in the red zone. Of course, some comments about the commercials should satisfy those fans who may not be interested in the game itself.

finn7591.bsky.social•22 days ago

Don’t forget fascism. White nationalist love that stuff.

agmtx.bsky.social•21 days ago

These are good but I’m constantly amazed by the simplicity of the masses. I’m far from the expert but I trust Mark on this one and think the table stakes are key. Your list feels like the gourmet meal.

mcpoopoof.art•22 days ago

4. Unhinged group chats

alexwarneke.bsky.social•22 days ago

4 is so low for that

mcpoopoof.art•22 days ago

Would've been number one if I made the list.

kellypardekooper.bsky.social•22 days ago

Boom #3 🙌

dwking.bsky.social•22 days ago

Agree but I still hate that I find myself going to X to see scores. Trying to train myself to just use https://NFL.com

notlangdonalger.bsky.social•22 days ago

I moved over here once Bluesky got better at #3. I have apps for scores, I want a place for real time memes and reactions

adamshepard13.bsky.social•22 days ago

Agree. When I’m not freezing my fingers off, social media updates when I am at the Patriots games are awesome. Especially injury updates.

Can you tell Mike Reiss to get on Bluesky?