Bluesky, eXit, and vague thoughts about self-hosting
The migration from Twitter/X to Bluesky has boosted user engagement, with the author's followers increasing significantly. They are exploring self-hosting options and seeking simpler integration methods while continuing manual posting.
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The recent surge of users migrating from Twitter/X to Bluesky, marked by the hashtag #eXit, has significantly increased the author's follower count on Bluesky from around 400 to over 1,000. With Bluesky's user base exceeding 19 million, it is becoming a notable social media platform. The author attributes this growth to being included in curated lists, or "Starter Packs," which recommend accounts based on themes like "Folk Horror and folklore." This situation has prompted the author to consider the feasibility of adapting their website to integrate with Bluesky's AT Protocol for self-hosting, allowing for direct message exchanges without relying on third-party services. Although Bluesky offers documentation for setting up a Personal Data Server (PDS), the author finds the current instructions too complex for their needs. They express a desire for simpler solutions, such as a PHP implementation that could facilitate this integration. Meanwhile, the author plans to continue manually posting on Bluesky alongside other social media platforms, acknowledging their slow progress on similar projects involving the ActivityPub protocol.
- The migration from Twitter/X to Bluesky has led to a rapid increase in user engagement.
- The author is exploring self-hosting options to integrate their website with Bluesky's network.
- Bluesky's user base has surpassed 19 million, indicating its growing significance.
- The author is seeking simpler methods for implementing Bluesky's functionalities on their site.
- Manual posting on Bluesky will continue while exploring integration options.
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That seems like a reasonable alternative to outright self-hosting a PDS instance.
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