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Bluesky Soars to 20 Million Users, But Lacks Diversity in Voices

With 20 million users, Bluesky is gaining traction as an alternative to X; however, the platform struggles to attract a diverse user base.

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Updated: Nov 19th, 2024, 3:06 PM ET

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Bluesky has rapidly gained 20 million users, primarily composed of political commentators and journalists. The platform, while lively, is criticized for lacking diversity in its user base, as it misses regular users who contribute lighter and varied content akin to pre-Musk Twitter. Users like AOC celebrate the absence of hate but emphasize the need for a broader mix of voices beyond political discourse.

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