Bluesky

I'm on there as 'mrstevious'. Haven't seen any must follow accounts yet but every now and again I'll look at who someone is following and see where that takes me.

I there obviously isn't the breadth of stuff on there that twitter has but as an overall experience it seems promising. At the moment it's mostly just individuals messing about which is kind of fun.

Im on as Singletrackmark

1st post today @mark?

At the moment it’s mostly just individuals messing about which is kind of fun.

Aye, I think that's because there's not many people on yet?

Have just followed you both FWIW.

What is it?

Twitter alternative backed by the people who originally set up Twitter. Still slightly beta, mind you, and by invitation only - people who are in get invites about every two weeks. Can DM you one when I've a spare if you want?

Got mine this morning. Bit like being a very early arrival at a party.

Yes, does feel a bit like that, though I suppose it's better building slowly rather than the Threads-esque massive hype followed by massive slowdown?

I have an invite code and no friends. If anyone wants to give Bluesky a whirl drop me a DM

What is it?

Owned by people who realized that social networks can make them monumental sums of money.

Dreadnought Holiday is on there so all good.

@coyote what’s your username?

@dyna-ti Possibly, but pre-Musk Twitter wasn’t a bonanza, and until it’s out of beta and they can sell advertising…

I’ve got another Bluesky code if anyone wants it?

@ukcougar.bsky.social here.

I've got a surplus code or two also, should anyone need. It's kinda 'beta' right now.

Just had an invite earlier yesterday, but it had slipped my mind, I’ll have to dive in and get it set up.

Just had a ‘Like’ on a books thread about SF/Fantasy books for the coming All Hallows season, which is nice. 😁

Does anyone have an invite I could use, please?

@daffy I think I’ve DM’d you?

It’s obviously invite code day. DM me if you’d like one

And I’ve got another. Anyone?

Now gone, but inevitably someone has asked me for a second. Anyone got a spare they don’t need?

I've DM'd you!

I have more spares if needed.

I have a handful.

Just running back through this thread, which reminded me that I haven’t been on Bluesky lately, which is my default with social media anyway, and noticed the XKCD mention, so that’s someone I’ve got to follow - might encourage me to get on there more often.

Do people post cat videos on there? That's the best bit about twitter.

It doesn't support video yet (which as I type out seems pretty wild for the year 2023) but the sheer amount of cat photos makes me feel that your wish will be granted fairly swiftly.

I may have to try and get an invite then!

check your DM!

@simondbarnes What’s your Bluesky handle?

I fancy giving it a try.

Anyone got an invite code?

Yes I'm keen to give it a go if anyone can send me a code

Many thanks!

@higgo I’ve DM’d you

@kormoran Unless someone else sends you one in the meantime, the next code I get is yours.

Lovely thanks!

Musk has ruined Twitter - would also love a code please 

@komoran - check your DMs have sent you a code

@thebunk - will DM you too

I'm on the waitlist but if anyone happens to have a spare code they're willing to share I'd be grateful.

I think Tue is the day the codes come out so unless someone else steps in I’ll send you one when I get it.

Anyone willing to share their usernames on here?

Likewise I've left Twitter because it's terrible now so any codes would be much appreciated.

Can I request a code too? On the wait list. Threads isn't quite right, and I'd like to escape meta as well.

Another request for a code please.  Thanks

Finally activated my invite today. This thread has created my very short (and slightly incestuous) list of followed accounts.

@fattyresurfer.bsky.social

Anyone willing to share their usernames on here?

I'm either Cougar or UKCougar pretty much everywhere.

Anyone wants an invite code, drop me a message. I've lost track here.

I think the current queue is:

1. @davidr
2. @twistedpencil
3. @Andy

My code has gone for this week. Anyone else wanting one or have codes to give out?

Spare code here too. Send me a message if you want it.

I wouldn't mind joining the party if anyone still has a spare invite.

@beagleboy I’ll add you to the queue.  Not sure if anyone in the list above is still waiting though.

Will try to remember to check this thread on Tuesdays during the day...

@twistedpencil check DM.

Again,

I have a few left. There's no need to queue just now.

@cougar would be appreciated if you're feeling generous.

Yes please @cougar

Anyone else not had a code. I have 4 spare as the family aren’t interested.

yes plz!

please!

yes please! @sandwich

could I have one please.

As it seems have got lost in traffic,

If you're still wanting a code and haven't been sorted via other users, please DM me.

Missed the other 2 requests. DM if you’re still waiting I’ll deal with that tomorrow. NBT is sorted.

I've finally been given a code if anyone still needs one?

colournoise, I’d appreciate it if you don’t have another home for it. 

If anyone wants a code then DM me as I have one going spare at the mo. 🤞

Two invite codes available - DM
@jsimsjon on bluesky

although fair warning, I don't know what I'm doing and my timeline is full of weird furry people art that I have no interest in.

I’ve got another code if anyone wants.

Also if anyone wants following, let me know.

I'm on bluesky already - how are codes allocated?

A bit randomly. You should get one once every other Tuesday, sometimes you get bonus ones.

I've an invite code if anyone wants one, DM me or whatever

@samename bit late to this (on holiday) but if you still need a code DM me.

I'd still like an invite if there's any out there?

@beagleboy Have DM’d you

And another if anyone wants.

Begging bowl out, for a code please, pretty please 😝

Signed up months ago to the Beta & still nothing 😫

Want to get off the current cesspit of negativity that is formerly know as Twitter 🤯

TIA

@martib You’ll have a DM shortly

I've got 2 codes if anyone wants them - please DM me

I don't know how many times I have to repeat the same post... 😁

Anymore codes kicking around. 🙂

check your DMs @redthunder

@stevious

Thanks dude :-). Just got in. It sulked on the desktop version, but the app worked OK.

Thanks again RT.

It’s obviously invite code day as I’ve got one too…

Anyone willing to put their usernames up for follows?

I've got three codes going if anyone wants one

Re following, what's the deal. I basically go on there for a couple of journos I like and a couple of political opinion/dog/food lovers. I don't post, occasionally like something. But yesterday I got follows from very odd accounts that just baffle me. It's not like the naked lady follows you get on twitter, at least not yet. Why are they following me?

It’s not like the naked lady follows you get on twitter, at least not yet.

I had two (!) of those today, for the first time. They’d both been reported as spam pretty quickly by someone else so I assume moderation is working.

It’s evidently bonus code day - DM me if you want one.