Bluesky surpasses 16 million users as an alternative to Elon Musk's X

Bluesky, a new social media platform similar to Twitter, has gained over 16 million users, especially after the recent U.S. presidential election. Many users are leaving Elon Musk's X due to its right-wing shift and other changes. Unlike X, Bluesky is decentralized, allowing users to control their data and customize their feeds. It offers features like private messaging, blocking, and the ability to create personalized feeds from over 40,000 options. Bluesky also introduces unique moderation tools, letting users manage their own content preferences. Users can subscribe to independent moderation services and self-host their data if desired, providing a different approach to online community management.