In the immediate aftermath of the US presidential election, Bluesky experienced a significant surge in users, prompting a need for curated lists known as 'starter packs' to help new users connect.
The influx of users on Bluesky created a complex environment where established users found themselves categorized and scrutinized based on their professional affiliations and the social dynamics of the new platform.
The starter-pack feature on Bluesky enables users to quickly assemble their feeds by following curated lists, reflecting the urgent need for new users to find community post-election.
This sudden increase in followers left me feeling uneasy, as it signaled a new age of social media where users could be analyzed and grouped without their full awareness.
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