That's what used to happen to me on Twitter! I found ignoring them completely made them go away (mostly). So, I haven't blocked any here for that reason. I've been muting, but I've even stopped that now.
Sure am. I wonder if #MuskRat is paying bot farms to inundate BlueSky with fake accounts in an attempt to piss us all off and return to Twitterβ¦ no, Iβm sure heβs above that kind of thing
The only way I know is to use a moderation list. Subscribing to this list will search your followers and block or mute the affected accounts. This is by far the most comprehensive moderation list I have yet seen with 77k names, and 25k active bots.
Yes, I walk around the house hissing and spitting! I keep getting the same few girls making the same dumb facial expressions (who on goddessβs green earth thinks that is sexy?) they just have a different name. Isnβt there something bluesky can do about it?
I'm getting dozens at a time, today all variations of the same two feminine names, Cammie and another one beginning with A. It's like the Russian bots that invaded my Birdland feed after Hillary followed me 9 years ago.
the alphabetical order coming here is not orderly. in my last batch, they've gone back to A with Alexisia. Next come 2 L's Lyzy and Lizzzyy. Yup, 3 Z's in a row and 2 Ys.
They probably hadn't made it to the top of the list yet. I just went to check if they're there now, and it looks like Bluesky might be addressing the issue, because it seems many have been taken down.
interesting, thanks. It's gotten to the point where finding a new real person following me, one with a better ratio of followers:following than 1:100. is becoming quite rare.
The sexbot infestation on Bluesky is out of control.
@moderation.bsky.app needs to fix this. TOS should require sexbot accounts to have an "adult" hashtag in their bio. If there is no hashtag, then Moderation removes the account. Account settings should have a block for this hashtag
Very straightforward and fairly simple solution. I read some posts saying Bluesky was working on the issue, so hopefully they implement something like this.
That would be quite trivial, I'd have thought. The issue is, they're fundamentally toxic and represent not only a clear environmental threat but also theft from actual human artists. Never excusable.
You're not up to speed with this. The energy (and water) needs of AI data stations are way beyond any potential capacity, renewable or otherwise. It persists only due to the massive investment that demands returns.
Yes! I keep getting follows by variations of the same name, and there must have been 10 of those so far, as well as many others who donβt use that same tactic
Thank you so much! I just started to add all of these onto the thread. I've noticed a lot are being cleared out, so hopefully things will get back to normal, and we'll be back to the GoFundMe and Illuminati accounts. π
Adding on mod lists that have been recommended to help deal with them. Note: I'm not personally recommending any lists, as many block lists out there have been abused to target good accounts, so exercise caution when subscribing. π
The mod/block lists are somewhat difficult.Right now my numbers are small, so I'm careful to monitor new followers daily. It must be a hassle with thousands of followers.
Luckily, I don't get many of those. I think it's because my avi and name don't scream girl, and I'm gonna keep it that way. Or, I'll post my real picture. π€£
I just tell them to put their tongues back in the mouths, send them back and then block. πππThe βBOTMASTERβ should be tired by now constantly sending his bot minions out and about. ππππAmusing!!
Yepβ¦that is how I know that it is the same person. Plus the names used are all just slight variations on each other. Such a waste of everyoneβs time.π
Yeah, thatβs why I hesitate to look at my followers list. Thereβs some good block lists out there though, so thanks to all those who are working hard for this community
Someone needs to come up with a way to stop these bots from following us. Iβm getting sick of blocking 20-50 every day. Maybe a way to filter who follows us by key words?
Same! I wonder if it's triggered when someone with a legitimate account follows them back and then spreads it to all followers of that account. Kind of like the Facebook hack when people pose as one of your friends to get access to your friends list. What if it's list-related?
I had 3 accounts follow me just yesterday with the same photo and 3 different usernames. And sheβs β18.β I have socks older than 18 that I can still wear.
why do i keep seeing so many people complaining about porn bots on my feed? i've never seen porn or a porn bot on #bsky. i mean, how does that even get into one's feed if your not looking for it? (i've probably just jinxed myself)
While I don't believe in censorship
I don't want to be harassed by porn bots
Their rights should step on me! Or, in this
case, bury me in notifications
Definitely one of the best! I like the Pulse album, which has most, if not all, of the best songs. I wish a few weren't on it, but I just disable those in the playlist. π
Most of those songs are on it. I think you'll like. I haven't listened to anything of theirs in quite some time. I tend to go to it when I need some instant calm for my fire. π
I haven't been having too much problems lately with them. Pay attention to the patterns in their bios/avi pics/post count/follow disparities. I got pretty good at recognizing them and blocking instantly. I want to tell you what I found but I'm afraid I'll help their programs evolve if I manifest itπ
I did see one recently, but I didn't save it because I find those lists are abused too much. If I come across it again, I'll circle back and drop it here for you.
Comments
https://bsky.app/profile/taborwells.bsky.social/post/3lecfzwvoqs2g
I believe all social media accounts should be verified. In the digital landscape it has to be tethered to an actual person.
Iβm sure theyβd find a way around that too, but I still think we should be verified to be held accountable for posts
https://bsky.app/profile/caseyho.com/lists/3lcm6ypfdj72r
https://bsky.app/profile/madeindex.bsky.social/post/3lewlb3odys2v
By the way, that sentence works with or without the comma
It's one of the last spaces on my Bluesky Porn Bingo card.
@moderation.bsky.app needs to fix this. TOS should require sexbot accounts to have an "adult" hashtag in their bio. If there is no hashtag, then Moderation removes the account. Account settings should have a block for this hashtag
I've lost count of how many I have blocked so far
https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:dj7ewgaeadduqaknmdw2mrde/lists/3lbzo2mvkz525
- it's excellent
I have potatoes to cook. You know, Po-tay-toesss, precious?
This Xer simply does not understand
ππ€¨
https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ncmjbb4xv27v4rs4lb7uk3ba/lists/3lewwrxnoox2k
Major bot list
https://bsky.app/profile/squirrelturd.bsky.social/post/3lezlcj4nyc2y
And this one
https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:dj7ewgaeadduqaknmdw2mrde/lists/3lbzo2mvkz525
Another one
https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:d7nr65djxrudtdg3tslzfiyr/lists/3lcm6ypfdj72r
https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:dj7ewgaeadduqaknmdw2mrde/lists/3lbzo7yimkm2j
https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:dj7ewgaeadduqaknmdw2mrde/lists/3lbrlnxycpx25
https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:dj7ewgaeadduqaknmdw2mrde/lists/3lbrjxpaq762z
https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:dj7ewgaeadduqaknmdw2mrde/lists/3lbp6aemyy72j
https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:d6yvse5vrfjwfpfpovp7fgcf/lists/3le2xdonhsl2e
Thanks. I'm sick of these bots. π€¬
So they may appear empty
1) Go to the list
2) Subscribe
3) Block or mute the accounts.
If you have screenshots of similar accounts, send them to me and Iβll add them.
https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:mqq6226egywt22msfv4qcofa/lists/3lf4ndf75632t
I just block report and move on to greater things!
The crypto creeps can fuck off, too.
Much of a hassle
To mess with them
Russian bots trying to make it harder
To speak truth
When all you do is block bots
It's not a good look Bsky
While I don't believe in censorship
I don't want to be harassed by porn bots
Their rights should step on me! Or, in this
case, bury me in notifications
Moi par exemple.
I am sad now.