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Bluesky’s Rapid Growth
Bluesky has recently surged past the 20 million-user mark, with a significant portion of new users joining after the U.S. election. The platform’s active user base continues to grow rapidly, with a live counter showing a potential reach of 23 million users in the near future. The current growth rate is 4 to 8 new users every second, indicating strong momentum.
Challenges with Content Moderation
However, this growth spurt also brings challenges, particularly in the realm of content moderation. Bluesky is facing issues with disinformation from fake accounts and a concerning rise in child sexual abuse material (CSAM) cases. The platform must address these issues effectively to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for its users.
Twitter, in its early years, struggled with similar moderation challenges and faced criticism for its slow response to abuse and hate speech. Bluesky is taking a different approach by planning to expand its content moderation team from 25 to 100 members, demonstrating a commitment to proactive moderation efforts.
