Bluesky faces its first LGBTQ+ safety test as users call for anti-trans podcaster Jesse Singal ban.
Bluesky, a social media platform that gained popularity as a safe space for marginalized communities, is facing controversy over the presence of anti-trans writer and podcaster Jesse Singal. Originally a refuge for LGBTQ+ users and people of color fleeing the hostile environment of Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter), Bluesky now hosts over 25 million users, but the inclusion of figures like Singal is sparking tension.
Singal, identified by GLAAD as spreading anti-trans misinformation, is reportedly the most blocked user on Bluesky. Despite the platform’s advanced moderation tools, including custom feeds, algorithms, and block lists, users fear his presence threatens the inclusive community they sought. Some accuse him of harassing trans individuals and have called for his ban.
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