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
If you are tired of seeing posts about a specific topic, a recurring meme, or spoilers for a show you haven’t watched, Bluesky lets you hide those posts automatically. The Muted Words feature removes posts containing a chosen word or phrase from your feeds and notifications. This article walks you through setting up and managing … Read more
You added words to Bluesky’s Muted Words list, but the posts still appear in your feeds and notifications. This problem usually happens because the mute settings do not apply to all content types by default. The feature also has specific rules about how it matches text. This article explains why the filter fails and shows … Read more
You want to temporarily stop seeing posts with a specific hashtag on Bluesky without blocking users or leaving the platform. Bluesky offers a built-in mute feature that hides posts containing a chosen word or phrase for a duration you set. This article explains how to mute a hashtag for a specific time period using the … Read more
Bluesky gives you three mute durations for accounts: 24 hours, 7 days, and forever. Muting an account hides its posts from your Home feed, notifications, and replies without blocking it. This feature helps you avoid content from specific users temporarily or permanently without alerting them. This article explains exactly how each mute duration works, how … Read more
Bluesky sends a notification every time someone replies to one of your posts. If you have a popular thread or a heated discussion, your notification panel can fill up fast. You may want to stop alerts for a single reply chain without muting the entire conversation or blocking the other user. Bluesky does not offer … Read more