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Blsky criticized for restricting trending feeds after traffic milestone

Original: Bluesky celebrating doubling traffic then cutting access to trending feeds on the same day really is some Yank tech bros

Bluesky is facing criticism after celebrating a doubling of traffic while on the same day restricting access to its trending feeds, a change users say hurts discoverability. Critics call the move contradictory and accuse the platform of arrogance, with some saying they hesitate to join because the service feels too US-centric.

Why now: Users are angry that Bluesky limited trending feeds on the same day it publicized traffic growth

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• Bluesky celebrating doubling traffic then cutting access to trending feeds on the same day really is some Yank tech bros clown move. I don't want to set up an account because the place is too American and I don't trust that. # Bluesky # TechBros # SocialMedia · Lazarou · 4

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