Bluesky
Twitter alternative. Independent.
What is Bluesky?
- Created by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey.
- Decentralized — owned by users.
- No advertising.
- FREE.
- Like Twitter without billionaire control.
- Many former Twitter users moving here.
Bluesky vs others
- Bluesky — independent, ad-free.
- Threads — Meta-owned.
- Twitter (X) — Elon Musk-owned.
- Mastodon — most decentralized.
- Bluesky middle ground.
- Growing fast.
Sign up
- Go to bsky.app.
- Or download Bluesky app.
- Email, username, password.
- No phone required initially.
- Choose handle (@yourname.bsky.social).
- Or buy custom domain.
First steps
- Pick "Starter Pack" — pre-curated follows.
- Senior-friendly: news, hobbies.
- Follow journalists, scientists.
- Local news outlets.
- AARP if active there.
- Build your feed gradually.
How to post
- Tap pencil icon.
- Type up to 300 characters.
- Add photo, video, link.
- Tap "Post".
- Replies + likes possible.
- "Repost" spreads to followers.
Custom feeds
- "Discover" — built-in algorithm.
- "Following" — chronological friends.
- Custom feeds by topic.
- Senior-curated feeds.
- News feed.
- Choose what fits.
Worth trying?
If you miss old Twitter — give Bluesky try. Quality conversations. Less hostility. Strong moderation. Senior writers, journalists active. Free + no ads. If you don't miss Twitter — skip it. Don't need to be on every platform. Pick one or two that bring joy.