It’s frustrating, but I believe there is only a handful of them. I don’t even want to imagine their work load right now. I hope they’re not sleeping under their desk….
Get your very own domain e.g. https://johncusack.com and use it here. You don't need to run a web site. Maybe the IAG can support you or get the domain on your behalf.
Verification exists, in the form of registering your username with a domain only you own. You can see it with some congress people or newpapers ending in @us.house.gov or @nytimes.com etc.
The app is still a baby. There will be growing pains. They seem to be committed to improvements. Lord knows even with some dings it’s better then the bigoted cesspool at X
Yes. I just got followed by Dave Johnson - Powerball Winner. 🙄 Sorry, Dave. I'm poor and would love a share of your winnings, but you're being blocked anyway.
They’re taking down accounts quickly but need to be reported. BlueSky suggests using domain as user name as self verification. They do not currently verify as Twitter or meta.
That worked for a long time but the volume of impersonators and the fact a lot of people may not be personally savvy enough or have teams savvy enough to own and maintain a domain to self-verify is a significant challenge.
If someone isn't able to determine the difference between https://nintendo.com and https://nintendo.site they've got bigger issues than social media account verification.
Domain handles are a great solution. Most entities needing verification have one. Including John Cusack.
Do you see any ads here? They’re not making any money. Their moderation is done by AI, but users will have to fill the gaps by sharing block lists. Also, there’s no algorithm, users can subscribe to feeds shared by others, or create your own, if you have the technical know-how.
Yes I know what they are saying and I’m saying no matter how small the team he doesn’t have to do that. Yes it requires users to do something too but we don’t have to settle for your domain name as handles after the @ if we don’t want is the point. Both Sam and I have agreed it can be a win-win.
Hey Sam I’m a fellow Yorkshire man. Small world huh. 😄
I’m just saying @johncusack.bsky.social might want his actual name as his handle without the .web .com .org suffix
The problem with this verification system is that it is relatively easy to get https://johncusack.net or https://johncusack.us or... And you have the same problem with spoof accounts.
Ideally, in industries such as "Hollywood" a third party will step up to be verifier of record. In this case... SAG-AFTRA? Imdb?
Verification on Instagram seems like a class system. Hopefully, it won’t be here. Fake accounts that aren’t parody should be shut down. I truly think most normal people don’t talk to fake accounts. If you want to be mental you will.
Enjoying the content on ‘your’ page though. 😌 I’m sure it must be a nuisance for you. I’ve experienced same issue on other platforms too. I’m confident they’ll get it right. After all there’s an accomplished women at the helm. 🤭 Cheers! Have a fab Sun.
Johno if you have a website or a talent agent who can verify you to Bluesky it's a thing already. Also you can link through your website and make it your handle. Check @brittlestar.com and ask him for help if you need it old chap. Solidarity
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Thank you #bluesky
Y’all are the real MVPs!
Just send this link to the person who manages your website and they can set it up for you 👇🏼
For more info see here:
https://bsky.social/about/blog/4-28-2023-domain-handle-tutorial
https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-set-custom-domain-bluesky-profile/
It is a bit complicated imo but it is there
https://x.com/johncusack/status/1859038628112199782
https://xcancel.com/johncusack/status/1859038628112199782
https://bsky.social/about/blog/4-28-2023-domain-handle-tutorial#
If someone isn't able to determine the difference between https://nintendo.com and https://nintendo.site they've got bigger issues than social media account verification.
Domain handles are a great solution. Most entities needing verification have one. Including John Cusack.
https://bsky.app/profile/bsky.app/post/3lbic4dss222e
https://bsky.social/about/blog/4-28-2023-domain-handle-tutorial
it's new.
This is a good point, and a good reminder.
You can't hurry love.
You hiring?
Asking for a friend 👀
I’m just saying @johncusack.bsky.social might want his actual name as his handle without the .web .com .org suffix
Ideally, in industries such as "Hollywood" a third party will step up to be verifier of record. In this case... SAG-AFTRA? Imdb?
This is a bigger deal for famous people of course who already have one.
Btw. Mine is https://crucialwax.com
I had just registered, and there you were ….chatting me up. 😆
This morning fake acct gone.
1. I am not a Robot
2. Guess this word
3. Click all pictures that contain _____
4. Send me an email
5. Send me a text