Bluesky has faced criticism for banning 72 accounts at the request of the Turkish government, limiting their visibility within Turkey. This act conflicts with the platform's initial claims of being open and decentralized. Although users can tweak moderation settings, thereâs no ability to circumvent imposed censorship. Compared to platforms like X, Bluesky's technical design permits easier workarounds for users, yet the underlying censorship mechanisms have left the community questioning the network's integrity and commitment to free expression.
Government censorship has found its way to Bluesky, with recent restrictions in Turkey raising questions about the platform's commitment to openness and decentralization.
While Bluesky has blocked 72 accounts in Turkey at governmental request, its technical structure allows for easier workarounds than other platforms.
Bluesky's moderation settings offer some configuration, yet users cannot fully opt out of the mandatory censorship imposed by the platform itself.
The actions taken by Bluesky in response to Turkish authorities challenge the narrative of being a truly open social network.
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