Bluesky is rolling out a comprehensive strategy to bolster platform safety by implementing localized moderation, enhanced video controls, and a data-driven approach to addressing user abuse and spam.
Localized Moderation and Legal Compliance
To balance the platform’s commitment to free expression with the necessity of operating globally, Bluesky is introducing country-specific moderation services. In a recent blog post, the company explained that this flexibility ensures legal compliance in various jurisdictions. The feature will be deployed on a country-by-country basis, with a commitment to notifying users about the origin of legal requests whenever it is legally permissible to do so.
New Safeguards for Video Content
Following the recent integration of video features, the team is actively addressing trust and safety concerns unique to this format. New protective measures include the option to disable autoplay for videos, mandatory labeling for video content, and a streamlined reporting process for users. The development team continues to evaluate additional safety requirements, prioritizing future updates based directly on user feedback.
A Data-Driven Approach to Abuse
Bluesky’s strategy for mitigating abuse is built on a framework that weighs both the frequency and the severity of reported incidents. The company prioritizes high-harm and high-frequency issues while simultaneously monitoring “edge cases.” Even when these cases impact only a small subset of the community, Bluesky asserts that it will intervene to prevent “continual harm” to those users.
How to Report Concerns
The platform encourages users to escalate security and safety concerns through official reporting tools, email, or by reaching out directly to the @safety.bsky.app account.
