Bluesky uses a moderation system where independent services can apply labels to accounts and posts. These third-party labelers act as content moderators, allowing you to filter or hide content based on specific criteria. You might want to subscribe to a labeler to block spam, hide low-quality replies, or identify bots in your feed. This article … Read more
You have muted or hidden posts on Bluesky, but now you want to find them again. Bluesky’s moderation tools let you hide individual posts, mute entire threads, and block accounts. These actions remove content from your feeds and notifications, but the posts are not deleted. This article explains where Bluesky stores hidden posts and how … Read more
Bluesky labelers let community managers and moderators add tags to posts or accounts without deleting content. A custom labeler can mark posts as misleading, flag accounts as trusted, or add context to discussions inside your community. This article explains how a labeler works, what you need to set one up, and the exact steps to … Read more
Bluesky allows users to label posts and images as adult content. If you post sensitive material without the correct label, your content may be hidden or blurred for other users. The platform uses these labels to let people control what they see in their feeds. This article explains how adult content labels work, how to … Read more
Bluesky uses labelers to tag accounts with labels such as “Bot,” “Misleading,” or “Satire.” When you subscribe to a labeler, its labels appear on profiles and posts. You might disagree with a specific label that a labeler applied to an account. Unsubscribing from the entire labeler removes all its labels, which is a drastic step. … Read more
When you first join Bluesky, the platform applies a set of default moderation filters controlled by Bluesky PBC. These filters hide certain types of content from your feeds and notifications without you needing to change any settings. Many users are unaware that these defaults exist, which can lead to confusion when posts they expect to … Read more
Bluesky applies content labels to posts that may contain sensitive or misleading material. These labels warn other users before they view your content. If you believe a label was applied incorrectly, you can submit an appeal to have it reviewed by the moderation team. This article shows you exactly how to file that appeal and … Read more
When you report harmful content, spam, or harassment on Bluesky, you want to know how long it takes for the moderation team to act. Many users report posts and then hear nothing for days or weeks. Bluesky uses a combination of automated moderation and human review. This article explains how the reporting system works, what … Read more
Bluesky uses a labeling system that allows third-party services to tag posts and accounts with warnings or flags. Harassment often follows repeated patterns such as coordinated replies, slurs, or dogpiling from multiple accounts. Labelers can automatically detect these patterns and apply visible labels to offending content. This article explains how labelers work, how to subscribe … Read more
Bluesky’s Trust and Safety Council advises the company on content moderation policy and platform safety practices. Many users are unsure what this council actually does and how to report violations through proper channels. This article explains the council’s advisory role, its relationship with Bluesky’s moderation team, and the exact steps to report harmful content. You … Read more