"Decentralized social network Bluesky, a competitor to X and Threads, announced on Wednesday that it's making further changes to its moderation process. Specifically, the company said it's introducing new updates around how it tracks violations of its Community Guidelines and enforces its policies. This includes the inclusion of new reporting categories in the app, changes to its "strike" system for violations, and more guidance provided to those who violate the rules."
"Author and influencer Sarah Kendzior had written in a post on Bluesky that she wanted to "shoot the author of this article just to watch him die" - a reference to a Johnny Cash song lyric. That choice of words was apt because she was commenting on an article about Johnny Cash that she didn't like. Bluesky's team said that Kendzior was suspended because she expressed "a desire to shoot the author of the article" - a very literal reading of her commentary."
Bluesky is updating moderation processes to better track Community Guidelines violations and enforce policies. The updates introduce new reporting categories, revise the strike system, and expand guidance for people who violate rules. Reporting options on posts are increasing from six to nine to allow more precise flags. Rapid user growth is cited as creating a need for clear standards and expectations for how users treat each other. A recent suspension involved Sarah Kendzior after a post that included a violent phrase interpreted as a threat. The changes aim to maintain community cohesion and avoid the widespread toxicity seen on other platforms.
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