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art being number 1 is dope

 

[FAH1223]

Not at all. They need to find a way to have live streamed convos on their like X and then more people will come over.

Spaces on BlueSky would be dope

Spaces on X are boosted by Elon fan boys

 

[Gloxina]

@No1 @FAH1223 @Gloxina this may not be a bad thing to have all the idiots on one platform, while more serious and mature people have their own place to deliberate

Michael Bang Petersen (@m-b-petersen.bsky.social)

A mapping of how Bluesky is becoming the new Scientific Twitter https://mikeyoungacademy.dk/bluesky-is-emerging-as-the-new-platform-for-science/

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Makes sense. Bluesky users will actually be prepared for the next pandemic lol

 

[bnew]

wonder if this is an abuse of service

closest this sitewill get to embed support

edit:
i just realized on mobile you have to press the result tab since it's not possible to support showing result by default.

Spoiler: more info

The code you provided is a JavaScript bookmarklet designed to perform several tasks when executed on a specific type of web page, specifically Bluesky post pages. Here’s an extensive and detailed summary:

What the Code Does​

1. Check if You're on the Right Page​

• The code first checks if you are currently on a Bluesky post page by looking at the URL of the page. If you're not on such a page, it displays an error message in the browser's console and stops executing.

2. Fetch Embed HTML from API​

• If you are on a Bluesky post page, the code constructs a special URL to fetch embed HTML data for that post.
• It uses a proxy service (api.allorigins.win) to make this request because some APIs don't allow direct requests from web pages due to security restrictions.
• The code sends this request and waits for the response.

3. Parse and Extract Embed HTML​

• Once it receives the response, it parses the JSON data and extracts the embed HTML from it.
• This embed HTML is what you would use to display the post nicely on another website or platform.

4. Copy Embed HTML to Clipboard​

• After extracting the embed HTML, the code copies this HTML into your clipboard so you can easily paste it elsewhere.
• It logs a success message in the console if copying is successful or an error message if it fails.

5. Display Brief Notification​

• The code creates a brief, non-interactive toast notification that appears on your screen for a few seconds (3 seconds in this case) to let you know that the embed HTML has been copied to your clipboard.

6. Post Results to CodePen.io​

• Additionally, the code creates a new form element that submits data to CodePen.io.
• It uses this form to open a new tab in CodePen with pre-filled HTML content based on what was fetched from Bluesky.
• This allows you to quickly create a new pen in CodePen with the embed HTML.

Error Handling​

• If any errors occur during these processes (like failing to fetch data or copy text), it catches those errors and displays an error message as another brief toast notification.

Summary​

In summary:

• Checks Page Type: Ensures you're on a Bluesky post page.
• Fetches Data: Uses an API and proxy service to get embed HTML for that post.
• Copies to Clipboard: Copies this embed HTML into your clipboard.
• Displays Notification: Shows a brief notification confirming the copy action.
• Posts to CodePen: Opens CodePen with pre-filled embed HTML for easy sharing or testing.

This makes it convenient for users who need to work with Bluesky posts by providing quick access to embedable content and easy sharing options through CodePen.

 

[sayyestothis]

at yall nerding out on this shyt

 

[blockburna420]

is the hoes on there yet ?

 

[bnew]

Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen.bsky.social)

Numerous times this week, I’ve learned of news breaking on Bluesky before Twitter. In the past, it’s only ever been Twitter. Bodes well for the future of this site. Small note: I wish there was a way to segment notifications (people I follow, mentions, etc). cc @jay.bsky.team

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[bnew]

Lisa Guerrero (@lisaguerrero.bsky.social)

So this is pretty cool: I think I’m the first national news correspondent to switch my chyron social handle from X to Bluesky. 💪🏽

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@Lisa Guerrero
So this is pretty cool: I think I’m the first national news correspondent to switch my chyron social handle from X to Bluesky.

To post in this format, more info here: https://www.example.com/format-info

 

[bnew]

Zane Schacht - Voice Goblin (@voicesbyzane.bsky.social)

The "bluesky is an echo chamber" think pieces that keep popping up really tickle me because they show how certain people genuinely believe social media should be for debating and arguing and not talking about the things that make you happy and sharing art with the world.

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@Zane Schacht - Voice Goblin
The "bluesky is an echo chamber" think pieces that keep popping up really tickle me because they show how certain people genuinely believe social media should be for debating and arguing and not talking about the things that make you happy and sharing art with the world.

 

[Formerly Black Trash]

is the hoes on there yet ?

Yes

 

[blockburna420]

Yes

link?

 

[Ski Mask]

Just signed up yesterday tho I'm staying on twitter for the crypto shyt

 

[Formerly Black Trash]

link?

Add blacksky to your feed

 

[Stir Fry]

Never was a twitter user, but I just created a bluesky account just to help get its numbers up and hopefully encourage more people that would engage on it to make the move.

 

[bnew]

Tabletop creators leave X for Bluesky in droves

Bluesky has already grown to to 21.2 million users

www.polygon.com

Tabletop creators leave X for Bluesky in droves​

The Twitter alternative offers a sense of safety and opportunity for players, designers, and performers
by Rowan Zeoli

Nov 21, 2024, 4:21 PM EST

Photo: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images

In the wake of the US Election, tabletop creators and fans are leaving the Elon Musk-owned X for alternatives like Bluesky. While alternatives like Thread and Mastodon have also seen growth during this social media exodus, Bluesky’s unique combination of content curation tools, moderation protocols, and general ease of use have provided an opportunity for tabletop creators to rebuild communities that align with their ethics and goals.

The micro-blogging site X, formerly known as Twitter, was once heralded as a digital town square and played a pivotal role in jumpstarting the careers of many within the tabletop industry. Since being purchased by Elon Musk in October 2022 for $44 billion, the site has faced a number of significant changes — including, but not limited to, laying off 80% of its employees, turning verification badges into a paid system, inverting and dismantling moderation protections (in line with Musk’s “free speech absolutism”), a documented rise in hate speech as well as misinformation, and the involvement of Musk in the re-election of Donald Trump — causing users to abandon the once vital community and industry hub. According to NPR, after the election, over 115,000 X users had deactivated their accounts by November 19. Others have kept their accounts, to prevent potential imitators, while making statements indicating their social presence will predominantly live “where skies are bluer.”

Bluesky, which launched in early 2023, has grown from 9 millions users in September to 21.2 million users at the time of publication, with a growth rate of roughly 8 new users per second. Among those include vast swaths of the tabletop ecosystem, who are using the new platform’s tools to reconnect with their community and rebuild their audience, while protecting themselves from bad actors.

Bluesky’s lack of any centralized algorithm is both a benefit and barrier to new users. Instead of engagement farming through controversial posts, users compile “feeds” that can offer a curated series of posts around a central topic. Additionally, any Bluesky user can compile a “starter pack,” a collection of accounts under a single umbrella that users can mass follow — or block — rather than searching for individual posters. According to the independently created aggregation tool Bluesky Directory, there are currently 40 different feeds and over 200 starter packs specifically for tabletop games, with the vast majority of those focusing on tabletop roleplaying games. These discoverability and curation tools, however, can also be utilized to target marginalized individuals, which is a growing concern as the site becomes more popular — though Bluesky’s powerful (if imperfect) moderation tools like blocking and reporting offer significant safeguards that Twitter lacked.

While many small to mid tier creators have found a home on the platform, this influx includes publishers like Paizo and Kobold Press, platforms like D&D Beyond and DriveThruRPG, and personalities like Aabria Iyengar, Matt Colville, Chris Perkins, and the cast of Critical Role.

It’s unclear how the migration to Bluesky will impact tabletop creators in the long run, though in the immediate future, many are glad to be on a platform that is not adjacent to the levers of an incoming administration with stated authoritarian goals. Whether Bluesky will provide a sense of community and opportunity early Twitter once did, or be able to maintain stability amidst such massive growth, has yet to be seen.