Bluesky Updates Moderation Rules to Boost Safety and Transparency
Bluesky is rolling out new Bluesky moderation updates designed to make the platform safer and more transparent. The decentralized social network has grown quickly, and the team says this growth demands clearer standards for how people treat each other. The latest app version introduces better tracking tools, expanded reporting options, and improved communication with users.
The update arrives with Bluesky version 1.110. It also includes a refreshed dark-mode icon and new controls that let users choose who can reply to their posts. However, the biggest changes focus on moderation.
New Tools, Clearer Rules
Bluesky now offers nine reporting categories instead of six. This gives users more accuracy when flagging issues. For example, people can report Youth Harassment, Eating Disorders, or Human Trafficking content. These additions help Bluesky comply with new online-safety laws in several countries.
Internally, the platform built a system that tracks violations and enforcement actions in a single place. As a result, moderators can respond faster and more consistently. The company says it hasn’t changed its actual rules. Instead, it upgraded the tools that support enforcement.
The strike system now assigns each flagged post a severity rating. Critical-risk content leads to a permanent ban. Lower-risk content triggers lighter penalties. If someone continues to break rules, they may lose their account even if each violation seems minor on its own.
Users will also receive clearer notifications. These alerts explain which guideline they violated, the severity level, their total violations, and how close they are to the next action. They can also appeal decisions.
Community Tension and Ongoing Challenges
These updates follow Bluesky’s revised Community Guidelines released in October. However, some users still question Bluesky’s consistency, especially after debates around accounts tied to controversial commentary. The company aims to support diverse communities without repeating the problems of centralized platforms. Yet its growing user base continues to push for stronger action and clearer leadership.
