Official Q&A that answers questions such as ``When can I get the invitation code?'' and ``What kind of data will be released?'' about the SNS 'Bluesky', which is a hot topic as a Twitter transfer destination.



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Bluesky ' is a decentralized SNS that can be used with an operation similar to Twitter, and is attracting a lot of attention as a transition destination from Twitter. However, there are probably many readers who feel, 'I'm interested in Bluesky, but I don't really understand what kind of SNS it is.' A collection of frequently asked questions that may be helpful in such cases is posted on the Bluesky official blog.

Bluesky User FAQ - Bluesky
https://blueskyweb.xyz/blog/5-19-2023-user-faq

Bluesky is a decentralized SNS that uses AT Protocol , a protocol developed with the aim of realizing a system that allows users to manage their own data and easily migrate to another SNS while preserving the data. We are hiring. Bluesky's appearance is similar to Twitter, and a major feature is that it can be migrated without any discomfort. The registration procedure and usability of Bluesky are explained in detail in the article below.

'Bluesky' account creation procedure & review like this when actually using it, it is very similar to Twitter, so it is a good place to transfer / move - GIGAZINE



The contents of the 'Frequently Asked Questions' posted on the Bluesky official blog are as follows.

◆Privacy
Q: What data will and will not be made public on Bluesky?
A: Bluesky is a public SNS. Each post is visible to everyone on the Internet. Additionally, developers who are familiar with the API can view all posts regardless of whether they have an account or not. Specifically, the following information will be disclosed:
・Each post
·nice
・Blocks and block list
・Mute list

The following information will not be published
・“Muted” signal
・Usage status of 'List of muted users (mute list)' that can be shared with other users
・Who did you invite?

Q: Why are my posts, likes, and blocks public?
A: 'AT Protocol', which builds Bluesky, was developed with a mechanism in mind that 'information such as posts, likes, blocks, etc. can be saved in a data repository and transferred to another SNS while retaining each information.' . In order to realize this mechanism, each information must be made public.

Q: Can I make my profile private?
A: At the time of article creation, making your profile private is not supported.

Q: What happens if I delete a post?
A: Deleting a post will remove it from within the app. Also, any images stored within Bluesky's data storage will be deleted immediately. However, the text stored in the data storage will remain until a 'periodic deletion' is performed.

Q: Is it possible to obtain a copy of all data?
A: Yes. User data is stored in a ' content-addressed archive '. The saved data can be used for data migration between servers, and we also provide data export functionality for developers. We are also developing a system that will allow general users to easily export data. Bluesky's privacy policy can be found at the link below.

Privacy Policy - Bluesky
https://bsky.app/support/privacy



◆Moderation
Q: What is mute?
A: Muting a user hides their notifications and posts. Additionally, if you receive a reply from a muted user, you will see a warning that says ``Reply from a muted account'' and can choose whether to display the reply. Muted accounts don't know they're muted.

Q: What is a block?
A: Blocking an account prevents the blocked user and the blocked user from seeing or interacting with each other's posts.

Q: Is there a way to report malicious posts?
A: You can report a post by tapping '...' in each post. It is also possible to report on a user-by-user basis rather than on a post-by-post basis.



Q: Where can I see Bluesky's moderation plans?
A: Our moderation plans can be found at the link below. We also plan to release additional information in the future.

Composable Moderation - Bluesky
https://blueskyweb.xyz/blog/4-13-2023-moderation



◆Invitation code
Q: How can I get the Bluesky invitation code?
A: We regularly send invitation codes to waitlist members. You can register for the waitlist by clicking 'Join the waitlist' in the link below.

Bluesky
https://bsky.app/



Q: I received an invitation code. How can I join Bluesky?
A: You can join Bluesky from either the iOS app , Android app , or web app .

Please see the article below for instructions on how to create an account after obtaining the invitation code.

'Bluesky' account creation procedure & review like this when actually using it, it is very similar to Twitter, so it is a good place to transfer / move - GIGAZINE



Q: When can I get the invitation code? Is there an expiration date?
A: Once you have a Bluesky account, you will receive new invitation codes periodically. At the time of writing this article, you can get one invitation code every two weeks. Invitation codes will not expire unless a security upgrade is performed for all invitation codes. Also, when a security upgrade is implemented, the string of invitation codes will change, but the number of invitation codes you have will not change. However, if we take certain actions on your account, we may invalidate your invitation code.

Q: Why does Bluesky use an invitation-only system?
A: Bluesky is building systems around moderation and curation to control the number of users participating in the beta (through an invitation system). We plan to continue using the invitation system even as access to the app increases, but we also plan to increase the number of invitation codes issued. The invitation code issuing system is open source, and other server administrators can also create an invitation system similar to Bluesky.

Q: How does Bluesky utilize a user's invitation tree?
A: Browse your invitation tree and track your social media activity. For example, when we take action against a particular account, we may revoke invitation codes distributed by that account.

◆Safety
Q: How do I reset my password?
A: Click 'Forgot' on the sign-in screen to receive an email with a reset code.



Q: What should I do if I don't receive the email with the reset code?
A: Please send an inquiry email to '[email protected]'.

Q: Are there any plans to implement two-factor authentication?
A: Yes. Two-factor authentication is on the near-term roadmap.

◆Bluesky, AT Protocol, Federation
Q: What is the difference between Bluesky and AT Protocol?
A: A corporation named 'Bluesky' is developing the decentralized SNS protocol 'AT Protocol' and the SNS 'Bluesky'. AT Protocol is developed to support not only Bluesky but the entire SNS ecosystem, and Bluesky is developed as a demonstration of the basic functionality of AT Protocol. The differences between Bluesky and AT Protocol are explained in detail in the Q&A below.

Frequently Asked Questions - Bluesky

https://blueskyweb.xyz/faq



Q: What impact does federation (cooperation between SNS using AT Protocol) have on Bluesky users?
A: Improving the user experience is a priority for us and we want to make Bluesky as user-friendly as possible. Users can view posts on other servers regardless of which server they join, and if they decide to move servers, they can simply migrate their data.

Q: Is Bluesky built on blockchain? Are you involved with cryptocurrencies?
A: No.

◆Other questions
Q: How do I send feedback?
A: For mobile apps, tap 'Feedback' in the menu on the left side of the screen.



For web apps, click 'Send feedback' on the right side of the screen.



Q: What are Bluesky posts officially called?
A: The official name is 'Post'.

Q: Is there a way to find friends on other SNS?
A: Please use a third party tool such as

Fedfinder .

Q: Is there a dark mode?
A: Yes. On the mobile app, tap the crescent button in the menu on the left side of the screen.



For web apps, click 'Dark mode' on the right side of the screen.



Q: How can I use my domain as a handle name?
A: Please refer to the tutorial .

You can learn how to set your own domain as a handle name in the article below.

How to authenticate yourself with 'Bluesky', unlike Twitter, it's free & you can do it all yourself - GIGAZINE



In addition, the GIGAZINE official Bluesky account distributes new news, and the ``automatic posting method for posts with link cards'' like GIGAZINE was developed as follows.

GIGAZINE starts distributing new news on Twitter alternative candidate SNS 'Bluesky' & explains how it works - GIGAZINE



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