Many of us stopped using the right-leaning site for various reasons, but maybe it makes sense for someone like Secretary Pete (who gets a lot of engagement) to keep posting there so at least the other side sees a different message. It’s sort of like going on Fox News. Thoughts? - ThreadSky

davidho.bsky.social • 20 days ago

Many of us stopped using the right-leaning site for various reasons, but maybe it makes sense for someone like Secretary Pete (who gets a lot of engagement) to keep posting there so at least the other side sees a different message. It’s sort of like going on Fox News. Thoughts?

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rockgirldesigns.bsky.social•20 days ago

Maga doesn't listen/watch/comprehend ANYTHING other than their own agenda! The focus shouldn't be on educating the other side about basic human rights and decency. They don't care! They're not misinformed. They're just hateful to their core. Pete for President!!! 🙏❤️🌎🇺🇸✌️

1kbean.bsky.social•19 days ago

Yes to both 👍

peacetown.bsky.social•20 days ago

I’m always for hurting them in the pocketbook, but the ad revenue he generates for them is NOT going to be enough to keep the doors open, so…

dnthomas01.bsky.social•20 days ago

I thought it was important to stay there to keep posting a different view point......however, the site simply wore me down by the exposure to such a level of toxicity that I couldn't seem to stem......so I gave up for self-preservation...wish i had been stronger

amandapack.bsky.social•20 days ago

I too had to leave FB and IG because of the vitriol and misinformation. It was eroding my mental health. At the end of the day we have to live through these next few years. This is a marathon not a sprint. I need to stay as mentally healthy as I can be.

ignorantme.bsky.social•20 days ago

I disagree with Mayor Pete on many issues, but always appreciated his ability to effectively message in right wing environments.

I wish the Dems had leaders that could message to their own at the very least.

bradysimmons.bsky.social•20 days ago

Agree, if he has the bandwidth, I think it’s helpful

dhlovelife.bsky.social•20 days ago

Pete is a fantastic messenger
☮️

itismashagain.bsky.social•20 days ago

What is the definition of insanity?

anineffablegrump.bsky.social•20 days ago

There are so many tools to crossplatform post, i dont mind if people use multiple platforms but i stopped into a few nonbluesky twitter accounts i miss yesterday and i dont get only still being there, the ads, bluechecks, linking behavior, diversify your bonds

sweet2020.bsky.social•20 days ago

Of course. Gott keep them enemy close

ancientgarnet.bsky.social•20 days ago

I'm totally fine with him posting there. Just as long as I don't have to.

baymama.bsky.social•20 days ago

Pete can post wherever he wants!

The rest of us should not provide X with content or page views

proudbulba.bsky.social•20 days ago

I think its better than fox because he wont be spoken over or mocked by the platform itself. He can actually make longer points without losing the thread.

deedyjeen.bsky.social•20 days ago

I think it's probably a good idea. If he's willing to do it, I think he's the best one for the job. Better him than me, because he can remain civil.

danbad23.bsky.social•20 days ago

Fox loves him—he’s charismatic and very articulate.

cara.remix.io•20 days ago

I don’t think it’s good. I understand people want to reach even one person but a Nazi forum is just a Nazi forum. Giving it credibility as a forum does more damage than the small good that might come from discourse.

cara.remix.io•20 days ago

He’s welcome to disagree but it’s indicative of the greater problem with Democratic strategists. Always meeting the other side even on their terms, if there’s a chance of communication or compromise. Most of us have seen what this looks like long enough.

cara.remix.io•20 days ago

There’s a time when it’s not just okay to pick sides but the best option. Democrats and Republicans and independents, even those who don’t engage and vote, need to abandon failed parties as their vehicle for discourse. People should define themselves by their opposition. No more compromise.

cara.remix.io•20 days ago

Honestly, if @petebuttigieg.bsky.social and others can’t come to terms with the end of whatever we want to call this generation of the parties in the US (7th?) then we have certainly lost. There will be new parties eventually but right now we need a constitution and nothing less.

lioness-cal.bsky.social•20 days ago

I think a few people need to check in x hell site for us

gjakobs.bsky.social•20 days ago

I stopped using X because it has so much blatant racism, sexism, and hatred. Don’t think
I can go back.

elisafadda.bsky.social•20 days ago

Keeping a presence on X benefits who owns it, so for me it's a strong no, boycott is the only thing they'll hear, especially from politicians, journalists, educators, scientists, people with a functioning brain and an interest in anything other than their own selves

alexqgb.bsky.social•20 days ago

I feel good about leaving, I feel better about Mayor Pete staying behind to troll the whole farm.

forrestroche.bsky.social•20 days ago

Thank goodness he's too mature to troll.

There's never been a societal problem that was made better through ridicule and insults.

robinsmartinez.bsky.social•20 days ago

More power to him. I personally do not have the time nor inclination to go swimming in the cesspit that is Twitter.

votegirl.bsky.social•20 days ago

Taking hits for the team. Thank you Secretary Pete.

velyvan.bsky.social•20 days ago

I think it's a good thing that he keeps posting there, but he should post here beforehand. But the most important thing would be for large audience newspaper to start including "share on bluesky" and "share on mastodon" buttons.

glovitz.bsky.social•20 days ago

Someone should just make a bot to cross post his stuff there. That way they'll see it, sure. I have low/no expectations any meaningful dialogue will come from it. Just racists, homophobic, politics of grievance tropes.

bookersghost.bsky.social•20 days ago

It doesn't.

esgarchitect.bsky.social•20 days ago

Agree. Effective. Necessary.

margaretmorgan.bsky.social•20 days ago

I think it's essential he does. And brave.

maddog5.bsky.social•20 days ago

Don't do anything to support Musk.

pflax1.bsky.social•20 days ago

Agree (that it makes sense for him and not me).

coolbikeart1.bsky.social•20 days ago

I'm with you. I realized my posts were playing a part, however small, of keeping people on the site. So I had to go.

louttsu.bsky.social•20 days ago

I say yes. No one ever gets over on him, he's charismatic, informative and on point. Spreads a little light in the pits.

questauthority.bsky.social•20 days ago

I'm torn, tbh. But he's effective enough, and has been for long enough, that I also feel like a fool questioning his judgment on this.

internetofzings.bsky.social•20 days ago

He shouldn't be going on Fox News either. Provides them with a claim to legitimacy.

randycoppinger.bsky.social•20 days ago

For folks who need to get out a message, I think it's good to use platforms where people are reading.

For folks who want to read and discuss, I think it's good to use platforms that are not promoting hate, nerfing democracy, or advocating climate destruction.

Doing the latter, fixes the former.

arguablyphd.bsky.social•20 days ago

Yes. I agree. There needs to be opposing views.

indigenousdesigns.bsky.social•20 days ago

i like the way my mind works when it's not exposed to toxic bullshit and lies all day! So i appreciate Pete and anyone else taking one for the team. god bless you or goddess or spirit or whatever keeps you safe while swimming in the pits of hell! don't forget your rabbits foot tho!

lisamusgrave.bsky.social•20 days ago

Dude is built for doing right wing sites and Fox news. He's got a titanium spine and knows how to use his ego (to not get ruffled). He should keep it up.

carrieonbaggage.bsky.social•20 days ago

He's prepared to engage. Fair enough.
Somebody has to, for now.

johnflores.bsky.social•20 days ago

Rational, thoughtful arguments don't work. The truth is dead. This is war for hearts, not minds.

rorykoehler.bsky.social•20 days ago

Discussion here, messaging there

eloycartw.bsky.social•20 days ago

We’ve got nothing but respect for Secretary Buttigieg in any country we’ve seen. He’s one of your best

teresabss.bsky.social•20 days ago

I think that’s a good idea for a public figure. Why only be posting in an echo chamber. That said, no words can sway the maga I know at least. They have to feel the pain on a personal level. But he has to try.

craigmerry.com•20 days ago

Yup. I’d like to see more videos too.

Made a feed to help with that:

https://bsky.app/profile/craigmerry.com/feed/uspolitics-vide

narcberry.bsky.social•20 days ago

Post everywhere as a public figure, but delay posts to twitter by a few hours. That's how I would play it, always keep them clicking off Twitter for the news.

ignorantme.bsky.social•20 days ago

Doesn't that kind of defeat the point?

hsi.tv•20 days ago

He has staff.

internist.bsky.social•20 days ago

Nope

lynboyer.bsky.social•20 days ago

I left other sites, but sometimes I think it was a mistake. As much as I enjoy it here, this is an echo chamber.

schroedinger.bsky.social•20 days ago

At this point non-Nazis continuing to post there is more like being their Alan Colmes. Better to just completely abandon it for sites where Nazis aren't pulling the engagement levers than giving it any veneer of legitimacy.

annie-pnw.bsky.social•20 days ago

I thought Elon said anti-Trump interpreted posts (truth) would be suspended?

dancingtides.bsky.social•20 days ago

I use my boyfriends account to spy. He rarely ever gets on it. Even before I met him.

ohterrysogross.bsky.social•20 days ago

No one should be on the Nazi app.

whatwilldadmando.bsky.social•20 days ago

I’m a Christian. (In the evangelical bucket) When the Boy Scout started embracing LGBT ideas, a movement started an alternative that reflected Christian values, and a lot of people left the Boy Scouts. Then, Christians had a little influence in the scouts.
Influence = leadership
Shunning -> no voice

thelonious08.bsky.social•20 days ago

We really have to stop using Fox's preferred moniker.

joanniespeaks.bsky.social•20 days ago

Pete’s words should be everywhere…there’s always hope that it can land in the right place at the right time.

denisebarbarita.bsky.social•20 days ago

He is a great messenger! IF he wants to argue with the toxic trolls on X, do it. He will win every battle.

mullinshere.bsky.social•20 days ago

For most of us, it's just screaming matches - it convinces no one and doesn't help us advocate or even get some self-esteem points (which is all they're going for, IMO). For politicians, lawyers, and such, an authority adheres; for journos and lawyers, it's also information. But it'll be limited.

mateloos.be•20 days ago

I understand why, as a public persona, politicians & organizations want to keep the line open. Great suggestion here by @narcberry.bsky.social to delay posts there, to discourage quotes from there for news.

As a private person however, looking for meaningful interaction, I couldn't bare.

pauldauenhauer.bsky.social•20 days ago

Agree

missedith.bsky.social•20 days ago

I mean. He is the one who is good at that?

w2jmf.bsky.social•20 days ago

I think the dems are still playing the game while the magats have left the field. But maybe he can change some hearts and minds. If they can overcome the bigotry and ignorance.

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