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Bluesky's new algorithmic opt-out feature allows users to limit the discoverability of their public posts on the main Discover feed without making them private. This change addresses a specific user need for controlling viral exposure within an open social protocol, distinguishing between personal network visibility and broader network surfacing. The setting is now stored at the account level across the AT Proto ecosystem, though individual client apps must choose to respect this preference.
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Bluesky adds an ‘algorithmic opt-out’ feature for those who don’t want to go viral
TechCrunch1 min read

Sometimes people just want to post to their followers, Bluesky says.
After adding support for longer videos just yesterday, open social network Bluesky on Thursday introduced a new algorithmic opt-out feature that allows users to stop their…
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