Event Brief
Bluesky adds setting to stop posts going viral
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Aug 27, 2026 at 7:06 PM ET
Summary: Bluesky introduced a new setting that prevents users’ posts from being recommended in the platform’s algorithmic “discover” feed. The option is designed to reduce the chance of accidentally going viral through algorithmic recommendations.
WHO: Bluesky
WHAT: Bluesky added a setting to stop posts from being recommended in the “discover” feed.
WHEN: Aug 27, 2026 at 6:36 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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