Bluesky's 2024 Moderation Report: A Growing Pains Story

Bluesky's 2024 Moderation Report: A Growing Pains Story

Bluesky, the decentralized social network, has released its 2024 moderation report, offering a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of a platform experiencing explosive growth. While the report highlights the company's efforts to combat harassment and misinformation, it also underscores the immense pressure placed on its moderation team as millions of users flocked to the platform, particularly amidst turmoil at Twitter/X. A Year of Explosive Growth 2024 proved to be a year of unprecedented growth for Bluesky. The platform welcomed over 23 million new users, driven by a confluence of factors: X's Evolving Landscape: Changes at X, such as alterations to blocking functionality and the controversial use of user data for AI training, alienated many users who sought alternatives. Political Turmoil: The 2024 U.S. presidential election saw a significant shift in X's content moderation policies, leading to an exodus of users who felt their voices were being suppressed. The Brazil B…