Rewind: Bluesky CEO Jay Graber on the future of federated social media

Composable Moderation

Bluesky's innovative approach to moderation is centered around the concept of composable moderation, allowing users to customize their moderation experience. Jay Graber explains that Bluesky provides default algorithms while enabling users to build their own, resulting in a diverse ecosystem of over 40,000 custom algorithms 1. This flexibility aims to create a more dynamic and responsive moderation system, where users can tailor their experience to their needs. Graber highlights the potential of this system, stating:

It's fundamentally open, taking that from the fundamental premise, rather than trying to add that as an intervention into a centralized system not designed for it.

--- Jay Graber

This approach contrasts with traditional centralized moderation, offering a more adaptable and user-driven solution 2.

   

Handling Scale

As Bluesky's user base rapidly expands, scaling its moderation tools presents significant challenges. Jay Graber discusses the hybrid approach Bluesky employs, combining human moderation with automated tools to address issues like spam and potential AI-generated content 3. This strategy allows for flexibility and adaptability, crucial for managing the complexities of a growing platform. Graber emphasizes the importance of preparing for jurisdictional challenges, noting:

Our goal right now is to grow and get to that kind of scale where these will be a good set of problems to have.

--- Jay Graber

By integrating expertise early, Bluesky aims to navigate these challenges effectively and maintain a robust moderation system 4.