Tue Nov 19 07:27:42 UTC 2024: ## Bluesky Flooded with New Users, Spam Following Trump Victory

**MUMBAI, INDIA – November 18, 2024** – The rapidly growing social media platform Bluesky is grappling with a massive surge in users and a corresponding increase in spam, harmful content, and scams following Donald Trump’s recent U.S. election victory. The platform reported receiving over 42,000 reports of abuse in a single day – a record high – exceeding its total reports for all of 2023. This influx is attributed to over three million new users joining in the past week, many seeking an alternative to Elon Musk’s X, citing concerns over extremism and disinformation.

While Bluesky welcomes the new users, its safety team is working overtime to address the escalating issue of spam and malicious content. The company is actively recruiting additional moderators to handle the increased workload and encourages users to report suspicious activity.

Despite its popularity surge, Bluesky is not without its critics. The platform has faced accusations of censorship from some X users, alleging suppression of conservative viewpoints and Palestinian accounts documenting Israeli conflict. Several major news outlets have even temporarily paused posting on X in favor of other platforms, including Bluesky. The situation highlights the ongoing challenges faced by social media platforms in balancing free speech with content moderation amidst rapid growth.

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