I've decided to stop actively participating here on Bluesky because of the Bluesky team’s damaging pattern of behavior. Sorry, friends, I love you! 💙🫂

Bluesky shows incorrect follower and following counts at the top of profiles. This is a well-known, long-standing problem that still hasn't been fixed. For example, the following count I retrieved via the API is more than 5,000—about 10%—lower than what Bluesky displays on my profile page.

I can’t find my previous post in Bluesky’s search results. Test: testikulus

The first trance-style music composition featuring lyrics by my mother. "Wings" — music by Igor Kim, lyrics by Nadiya Krasokina (uk.: "Крила" — музика Ігор Кім, слова Надія Красоткіна) www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWOa... .

Yesterday, Bluesky moderators warned me about broken guidelines but cited vague rules without specifics. I asked for clarity and objective criteria, as subjective rules hurt trust. Awaiting their reply, but this makes me question staying on a platform with unclear moderation and unfriendly attitude.

Baby Matheus Gabriel was born in Brazil clutching the IUD meant to prevent his conception. His doctor placed it in his hand after birth, captioning the photo: "Holding my victory trophy: the IUD that couldn’t handle me!" Both mother and baby are healthy despite complications.

Sarah Mullally, a former cancer nurse and England’s youngest chief nursing officer, will become the first woman in 1,400 years to lead the Church of England as Archbishop of Canterbury in March 2026. She leads 85M Anglicans worldwide and champions women's roles and LGBTQ+ blessings.

Three men suspected of Hamas links were arrested in Berlin for plotting attacks targeting Israeli and Jewish institutions in Germany, a day before Yom Kippur. Weapons seized include an AK-47 rifle and Glock pistol. Authorities fear large-scale attacks. www.reuters.com/world/europe...

The US has deployed 2,200 Marines, 10 F-35s, a submarine, and warships near Venezuela, ready to seize ports and airfields. Puerto Rico is the key staging ground. Will this escalate to war?

1/2 Nearly 1 in 3 Americans report having an intimate or romantic relationship with an AI chatbot. Over half (54%) have some type of AI relationship, from friendship to work roles. ChatGPT leads as the most popular platform for these connections. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

How old is this guy in the photo?

DoorDash's Dot is a 350-lb autonomous delivery robot that can zip up to 20 mph, carrying 30 lbs of food in temperature-controlled compartments. Designed for sidewalks, bike lanes, and roads, it navigates cities smartly, helping local businesses with quick, efficient deliveries. Range ~8 km.

I acted in movies and organized film festivals, but I’m fascinated by the idea of replacing actors with AI, like Tilly Norwood. Created in 2025 by Xicoia (Particle6 Group), she starred in "AI Commissioner" and more. Would you watch a film with AI actors? What do you think?

Bluesky Spotlight: Top Buzz Worthy Posts 24h 2025-10-03 Aaron Rupar bsky.app/profile/atru... #TimWalz #EscalatorGate (1/3)

I’m honored to be part of your starter pack lineup, 🍁GЯ3ƬΣ🇬🇧 @gr3te.art. BlueHeartedFamily #28 bsky.app/starter-pack... .

Portland’s World Naked Bike Ride group plans an emergency protest against Trump’s deployment of 200 National Guard troops. Nudity symbolizes cyclist vulnerability and opposition to the city’s militarization. This will be Portland’s third WNBR ride this year. katu.com/news/local/w...

Microsoft’s new Office Agent will help create polished PowerPoint decks and Word documents from simple prompts. It breaks big tasks into steps, checks progress, and asks questions to get things right. Powered by AI, it speeds up work and introduces "vibe working" for smoother productivity.

Albanian PM Edi Rama joked with Macron and Azerbaijani President Aliyev about Trump's claim to have ended the "conflict between Albania and Azerbaijan"—a war that never existed. The leaders laughed over Trump's mix-ups during a European summit in Copenhagen. The real deal was Armenia-Azerbaijan.

October 1, 2015: We'll be having sex with robots in 10 years. June 30, 2016: Women will be having more sex with robots by 2025. It’s October 2, 2025—where are these robots? Still waiting, or already upgraded your love life? Spill the tea! 🤖❤️😂

Israel intercepted 39 flotilla boats carrying 500 activists, including Greta Thunberg, trying to break the Gaza naval blockade imposed to prevent Hamas weapons smuggling. Detainees were taken to Ashdod port for deportation. The IDF accused Hamas links. Some activists discarded phones at sea.

On the morning of 2 October 2025, during Yom Kippur, a car was driven into pedestrians at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester, England, before an individual exited the vehicle and stabbed pedestrians. Three people died, including the suspect, who was shot dead by police.

Only ~1 in 20 (6%) Russian ballistic missiles is now intercepted by Patriot air defenses due to upgrades to Iskander-M and Kinzhal missiles that enable active maneuvering and steep dives. This drastically lowers defense effectiveness, allowing strikes that damaged 4 drone plants and Patriot units.

Taiwan became the world's largest importer of Russian naphtha in the first half of 2025, buying $1.3 billion worth—a 44% increase from 2024. Since February 2022, Taiwan purchased 6.8 million tonnes valued at $4.9 billion, 20% of Russia’s total naphtha exports.

Two images in my feed next to each other. Jane Goodall and Greta Thunberg.

Bluesky Spotlight: Top Buzz Worthy Posts 24h (1/3) Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com bsky.app/profile/atru... #EpsteinFiles .

Thank you for making space for me in your starter pack, Psycho Pete @psychopete.bsky.social. We all just found $139 in our pocket. bsky.app/starter-pack... .

Many of you may know that I've dedicated many years to Wikipedia. After recent discussions with former colleagues, I've concluded that Wikipedia is now more harmful than helpful. 1/3

Republicans hold a 53-seat Senate majority but can't pass the funding bill to stop a government shutdown. Due to filibuster rules, they need 60 votes to end debate and start a vote. Without Democratic support, government programs and employees won't be funded.

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funds NPR and PBS, is closing after a $1.1B federal cut. PBS cut 15% of staff, over 100 jobs lost. NPR plans $8M in cuts to support stations but no major layoffs. Many local public stations face closures amid funding loss edition.cnn.com/2025/09/30/m...

The Supreme Court blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to immediately fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook, letting her stay through January. www.npr.org/2025/10/01/n...

Ted Cruz, in a Senate hearing, slipped saying "Let's stop attacking pedophiles" while urging bipartisanship on crime. The remark came amid debates on Jeffrey Epstein files and crime policy reforms.

During yesterday’s downpour and flooding, a bus in Odessa plunged into boiling water in a crater caused by a heating main accident. Thankfully, no one was injured. But the bus melted as if it were a plastic toy. I’ve never seen anything like this before.

The US government shut down at midnight Oct 1 after Congress missed the funding deadline. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers face furloughs, and essential services halt. Key disputes focus on health care subsidies. This marks the first shutdown in nearly 7 years en.wikipedia.org?curid=81225965

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Paul Gustav Fischer - Sunbathing in the Dunes, 1916

Thank you for making space for me in your starter pack, @hopeful66.bsky.social. TUESDAY RECOMMENDATIONS ROLL CALL 2 bsky.app/starter-pack... .

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The Islamic Taliban's supreme leader Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada ordered a nationwide internet blackout in Afghanistan "to prevent immoral acts" that contradict Islam. This Islamist policy cuts access for 43 million people, isolating families. Afghan girls lose vital online education access.

Trump and Netanyahu unveil a 20-point plan to end the Gaza war, calling for immediate ceasefire, hostage release in 72 hours, demilitarization, and Gaza governance by a technocratic committee led by Trump and world leaders. Hamas evaluates; rejection risks Israeli action with US backing.

🚗🚿🤖 Unitree G1 robots washing your car while you're drinking coffee. When do you think this will become everyday life?

The deputies of Lutsk City Council (Volyn, Ukraine) invited my mother, Nadia Krasotkina (Надія Красоткіна), to present her two new books: "Ode to a Teacher" (Ода вчителю) and "Sun of Love and Kindness" (Сонце любові й доброти).

I need you thoughts. I want to post top 10 popular posts in one thread. Usually Bluesky shows only first post, then "...", then last 2 posts. I want to show first 3 posts visibly, rest hidden. Adding comments changes preview order. How to force showing first 3 posts in preview? Any tools or tricks?

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US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth accidentally hit himself in the groin with a skateboard on live TV.

Iran’s state TV blurred the knees of Finland’s Elina Valtonen and Sweden’s Maria Malmer Stenergaard during their UN meeting with Iran’s foreign minister. Both ministers wore skirts but their knees were censored to avoid offending local viewers, sparking international reactions.

Stephen Miller, the White House deputy chief of staff for policy and homeland security advisor, has played a leading role in directing U.S. strikes against suspected Venezuelan drug boats. His influence has at times surpassed that of Marco Rubio, the secretary of state and national security adviser.

Investors including Jared Kushner’s fund and Saudi PIF are set to buy American video game company Electronic Arts (EA) for $55B, paying $210/share, a 25% premium. This would be the largest leveraged buyout ever, as EA pivots away from quarterly pressure amid gaming industry slowdown.

Catch me if you can 🚴💨 Ten to one: ICE immigration service's chase of a courier was unsuccessful.