Hey new arrivals from #genealogy Twitter!
If you haven't heard, Bluesky is a little different. Here are some things that keep Bluesky a nicer place + tips for getting oriented 🧵 1/
If you haven't heard, Bluesky is a little different. Here are some things that keep Bluesky a nicer place + tips for getting oriented 🧵 1/
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A lot of jerks have come and gone because blocking is so effective. They get bored and leave when there's no one taking their rage bait.
Don't engage. Block. Move on. 2/
Click the list name.
Click Subscribe (top right corner)
Select Block Accounts.
Yes, Block List.
Done! 3/
https://bsky.app/profile/swilua.bsky.social/post/3lamb5fier42i
Personally, I don't care if people can see blocked them, but if you do, act accordingly. 4/
But! To avoid misinformation (which we are all susceptible to), double- check sources. 5/ https://bsky.app/profile/conroyforreal.bsky.social/post/3lamc6ie2vs2c
AI-generated art and content WILL get you automatically blocked by a *lot* of people.
AI-generated art is terrible for the environment anyway, so just skip it. Connect with real, living artists instead. 6/
For genealogy, there are at least two:
- Genealogy (must be added to have your posts show up)
- Ancestry Chat.
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