Bluesky adds an ‘algorithmic opt-out’ feature for those who don’t want to go viral

Social network Bluesky has introduced an 'algorithmic opt-out' feature that allows users to prevent their posts from appearing in the app's main Discover feed. This move aims to give users more control over their visibility and privacy without requiring full account privatization.
Why it matters
As social media platforms evolve, user control over algorithmic curation is becoming a key differentiator for privacy-conscious users.
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 posts from appearing in the app’s main Discover feed.
The article describes a feature update neutrally without taking a stance on the platform's strategy.
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