VQV @vqv.app · 03/09/2026I made a few improvements to VQV. Nothing special. I fixed what was broken and also added the total number of users and the number of unique blocked users to the home page. 43.61% of Bluesky users have already been blocked by someone. 🤦🏻♂️ 162
VQV @vqv.app · 30/06/2026Blueshout is now open source 🎙️ Listen to the Bluesky posts you follow as a hands-free audio feed. Built with Flask, Piper TTS, multilingual voices, and the AT Protocol. Demo: blueshout.app Code: github.com/Eddienews/bl... 072
VQV @vqv.app · 31/03/2026So the second most blocked user on Bluesky… is an account created by the Bluesky team themselves? Ah, of course. It’s AI. You’d think they might’ve seen that coming 🙂 clearsky.appclearsky.appClearSkyClearSky - Bringing information closer to you 162
VQV @vqv.app · 10/02/2026Check out this article about Jay Graber on Snippedia! snippedia.app/s/73671250snippedia.appJay GraberLantian "Jay" Graber (born 1991) is an American software engineer who is the CEO of Bluesky, a microblogging social platform, created in 2019 by Jack Dorsey, then CEO of Twitter, I 033
VQV @vqv.app · 10/02/2026If you’re going to waste time on the internet, at least waste it learning something 😄 Snippedia turns Wikipedia articles into a TikTok-style feed. Scroll, read, save, repeat. Zero guilt, more brain 🧠✨😁 Bluesky article here 👇 snippedia.app/s/68656182snippedia.appBlueskyBluesky (abbreviated as Bsky) is an American microblogging social media service. Users can share short posts containing text, images, and videos. It is owned by Bluesky Social PBC, 051
VQV @vqv.app · 07/02/2026So… what’s the point of listing my interests if Explore just ignores them? 🤦🏻♂️ 030
Reposted by VQVSkyDeck - Bluesky Toolbox on iOS @getskydeck.app · 07/02/2026Find your superfans. SkyDeck’s Engagement Leaderboard shows who consistently likes/replies/reposts your content — so you know who to engage with. apple.co/4bRq4H0 #Bluesky #Engagement #BSkyApps #SkyDeckApp 18717
VQV @vqv.app · 06/02/2026Had some free time this week and finished the beta of Blueshout 🎧 It reads posts from people you follow on Bluesky, so you can listen while driving, running, or working — no scrolling, no reading. Want to test it? Send me a DM. 183
VQV @vqv.app · 05/11/2025I’m not mad that blocks are public. Actually I like. 😁 I’m against people—well-intentioned or not—curating blocklists that decide for others who to block. Blocking should be a personal choice, not something outsourced or driven by someone else’s opinions. Your feed, your call. That’s all 😊 000
VQV @vqv.app · 04/11/2025No problem at all. I suggest you do the same as me; I don't follow anyone on impulse. Look at at least 10 of the person's posts. This will prevent slip-ups like this. Have a great day. 😊👍 000
VQV @vqv.app · 04/11/2025And by the way, telling someone what they should or shouldn’t post is none of my business — or yours. People need to mind their own timelines, not others’. If you don’t like what someone posts, just unfollow or block them and move on. It’s really that simple. 011
VQV @vqv.app · 04/11/2025Some people only post what others want to hear — not what they truly think. It’s the same mindset as those who rely on block lists or mimic others just to stay liked and avoid conflict. That’s not authenticity, it’s self-censorship disguised as virtue. 000
VQV @vqv.app · 04/11/2025It seems you follow me, so you must see what I post. If someone doesn’t like my content, they can unfollow or block me — no problem. What bothers me is when people can’t think for themselves and rely on someone else’s list to decide who to block. 200
VQV @vqv.app · 04/11/2025It’s utopian to celebrate 40 million registered users while ignoring the thousands who’ve quietly stopped using Bluesky. Just look at the daily post volume — the numbers tell a very different story. 040
VQV @vqv.app · 04/11/2025The public block lists on Bluesky are one of the worst ideas ever introduced. Whoever created and keeps maintaining them is just fueling the exodus of users who are tired of the platform’s hostility. It’s driving people away, not keeping them safe. 292
VQV @vqv.app · 01/11/2025Guess I’ll have to add a “Top Disliked” section on VQV now. 😅🤦🏻♂️ I was just quietly minding my own business, letting the site run automatically — not bothering anyone. Thanks for the amazing motivation, Bluesky team. Really appreciate it. 😉 🤦🏻♂️ 040
VQV @vqv.app · 01/11/2025We already live in an environment where people block you for stepping slightly out of line—or even mentioning “AI.” The best way to avoid content is to unfollow or block. Using dislikes to “teach” the system feels redundant. I’d rather support creators, not punish them. 051
VQV @vqv.app · 01/11/2025“As users ‘dislike’ posts, the system will learn what content they want less of.” Not always. I might dislike how something was written, not the topic itself. I don’t want to live in a bubble where every post agrees with me—different views make social media worth it. 1102
VQV @vqv.app · 01/11/2025I missed the meeting where it was discussed that Dislike is a priority at Bsky. Could someone provide an update on that meeting and also explain why it's a good idea? 😳😬 techcrunch.com/2025/10/31/b...techcrunch.comBluesky hits 40 million users, introduces 'dislikes' beta | TechCrunchAs users "dislike" posts, the system will learn what sort of content they want to see less of. This will help to inform more than just how content is ranked in feeds, but also reply rankings. 2122
VQV @vqv.app · 04/10/2025🌤️✨ On 04/20/23 — just 9 days after I joined Bluesky — I dropped the word Skymates to describe fellow users. Probably didn’t invent it, but I definitely used it a lot in my posts 😁 Not followers. Not mutuals. Skymates. Still proud of that little spark. #Bluesky #Skymates #OriginStory 0100
VQV @vqv.app · 04/10/2025I need to adjust the icons that appear on the screen. When I have some free time, I work on it. 😬😁 010
VQV @vqv.app · 04/10/2025There's a player control. You can pause the text or speed it up. The player is located at the bottom of the screen and appears when you tap the screen on a smartphone. On desktop, it appears by default. You can also choose the theme colors in the settings. 130
VQV @vqv.app · 04/10/2025My new project. Please share it: Tired of scrolling nonsense? Try Snippedia — the app that turns your feed into a stream of random Wikipedia articles. Swipe, learn, repeat. Beta’s live → snippedia.app Because wasting time should make you smarter. 😁snippedia.appSnippediaExperience Wikipedia articles in a TikTok-style vertical feed. Learn while you scroll on Snippedia! 284
VQV @vqv.app · 25/09/2025Marketing tip for Bluesky: Announce that at 50M users, the gates close. After that, it’s invite-only. Watch the panic rise, the sign-ups spike, and the daily invite hunt begin. It’ll be like Black Friday but with invites code. Follow me for more spicy strategies. #BlueskyRush 😎 2102
VQV @vqv.app · 24/09/2025Test without logs. Only audio from users you follow, list or trending. #blueshout #bluesky 031
VQV @vqv.app · 24/09/2025🎧 Blueshout lets you listen to the latest posts from people you follow on Bluesky—perfect for staying updated while running, driving, or at the gym. No scrolling, just streaming. It’s for news junkies, busy bees, and anyone who wants to stay in the loop while on the move. Coming soon! #Blueshout 022
VQV @vqv.app · 23/09/2025vqv.me/KtXvqv.meBluesky says it’s getting more aggressive about moderation and enforcement | TechCrunchIt sounds like Bluesky is getting serious about giving some users the boot, with the company saying it will be doing more to “enforce our moderation policies to better cultivate a space for healthy co... 100
VQV @vqv.app · 20/09/2025The HugFairy bot was a sweet idea at first. The problem? You can’t thank your secret friends for the hugs. cc @hugfairy.bsky.social 000
VQV @vqv.app · 20/09/2025In this video, you don’t know where to look—Keith Richards’ intro, Sheryl Crow, Mick Jagger, or Ronnie Wood. That’s way too much talent packed into just 5 minutes. youtu.be/nMIfJdDvg5s?...youtu.beHD - The Rolling Stones & Sheryl Crow "Honky Tonk Women"YouTube video by lu@ 000
VQV @vqv.app · 20/09/2025Anyone who saw this show live should’ve been forced to rip up their ticket, walk back to the gate, and pay all over again. That’s how good it was. youtu.be/F3Fh6pS8UOs?...youtu.beSheryl Crow, Eric Clapton, Vince Gill, Albert Lee (Tulsa time)YouTube video by Ant Varandonis 000
VQV @vqv.app · 20/09/2025I could code a bot to post here every minute. But it wouldn’t taste like bourbon—it’d taste like Red Bull and bad Wi-Fi. 😂🥃 000
VQV @vqv.app · 20/09/2025the chord sounds easy. The solo requires a certain skill. 😂 youtu.be/qLZEVnjZS2s?...youtu.beDon Williams on Austin City Limits "Tulsa Time" (1983)YouTube video by AustinCityLimitsTV 010
VQV @vqv.app · 20/09/2025When Bsky had 30k users, one of my posts pulled 12+ likes. Now with 40M users, 10 posts can’t scrape 10 likes. Either I’ve forgotten how to post… or I’ve officially unlocked irrelevance mode. 😂🤦🏻♂️ #bourbonTalks 🥃 130
VQV @vqv.app · 20/09/2025I could listen to “The Story” by Brandi Carlile a hundred times and never get tired of it. That voice isn’t just powerful—she’s got pipes that could knock down walls. youtu.be/o8pQLtHTPaI?...youtu.beBrandi Carlile - The StoryYouTube video by BrandiCarlileVEVO 010
VQV @vqv.app · 20/09/2025It’s been a while since I practiced my true craft: sipping bourbon, spinning old tunes, and dropping random messages into the void. Some chase badges. I just chase bourbon, vinyl, and nonsense posts. 030
VQV @vqv.app · 20/09/2025Sometimes a 10-minute nap with your feet on the desk hits harder than 6 hours drooling on a pillow. Proof that quality > quantity… and maybe that we all secretly want to be CEOs of sleeping. 020
VQV @vqv.app · 20/09/2025I don’t really mind either way. But Bluesky created the badge in a way that sends a clear message: screw the pioneers, let’s please the parachute arrivals. The ones who built the platform get ignored, while newcomers get showered with shiny symbols. 😂🤦🏻♂️ 020
VQV @vqv.app · 20/09/2025One of Bluesky’s best ideas was domain verification. Then they created the Bluesky Badge. Now new users get it overnight, while those who backed Bsky when it had only 10k users are ignored. Does the badge matter? No. The point: who’s valued—pioneers or newcomers? 170
VQV @vqv.app · 20/09/2025Almost 40 million. A lot has changed at Bsky. I miss the good old days, when we had only 30,000 users. The only way is to fill my glass and keep reminiscing about the good times. 🥃🦋 051
VQV @vqv.app · 20/09/2025I miss those nights when I’d step away from coding, pour myself a bourbon, and spin up AI images inspired by songs my followers requested. Every round brought me 10 fresh blocks. Simpler times, better vibes. 010
VQV @vqv.app · 20/09/2025I searched for news about Bluesky on Google, and at the top of the page, a news item appears that was supposedly published 5 hours ago. When I opened the article, it was published 7 months ago. Sponsored result? 🤦🏻♂️ 020
VQV @vqv.app · 18/09/2025In addition to listening, you can also view the logs. You can listen to who you follow, choose a list, or choose a trending. #Blueshout 022
VQV @vqv.app · 18/09/2025An old project I was working on for Bluesky. Listen to Bsky updates while driving, running, or at the gym. #Blueshout 001