Bluesky adds an answer option for “followers” only

Launch social networks Bluesky, rival of X, on Monday roll Turn off a new update to its app, which now includes A recent promised addition On the “followers” option to limit the answers to your posts, as well as a “Search Publications” feature for user profiles.

While the former helps to distinguish app from competitors such as themes of X and META, the second accepts a function similar to the one that X (then called Twitter) has had Added back in 2021S

The new “only followers” option is welcome for many Bluesky as it allows them to limit their conversations to connections of their choice.

The setting is especially useful when the content becomes viral and attracts attention beyond your usual base of followers. In many cases, this can lead to a “collapse of content” where people who do not understand the importance of the original post begin to fuck, cluttering your answers and accumulating. It was a common problem on Twitter/X and a Bluesky hopes to avoid now.

For comparison, X users can choose from a set of response controls, including “all”, “accounts you follow”, “verified accounts” and “only accounts you mention.” You can also publish in specific communities, from who are a member who also limits their scope.

In threads, users can choose between “everyone”, “profiles you follow” and “mentioned only”.

Bluesky users who want to activate the new feature can adjust their default settings for all their future posts in the application settings section in moderation> interaction settings.

In addition, a new added user search feature can help you find a specific post when you know the person who is the author.

To access the two new features, you will need to update your app to version 1.98. (In the case of response options, if a user who publishes his answer that does not follow you also did not update their application, the answer can still pass – but it will not be shown in the original poster if they activate ” only followers. “)

The application update also includes several small changes, including demand improvements and other corrections.