Bluesky is stepping up its bid to dethrone X

Bluesky's new verification & policy updates are here to tackle impersonators
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Bluesky plans to tackle verification and account authentication
X rival Bluesky has responded with more details about ongoing plans to tackle impersonation and verification on the platform.
Bluesky is stepping up its bid to dethrone X by getting serious about verification and impersonation
Right now we don't know much about how the Bluesky verification process is going to work – whether verified users will get badges, for example, or the methods that will be used
Bluesky Strengthens Measures to Tackle Impersonation and Identity Verification
Bluesky, the fast-growing social media platform, is increasingly becoming a hub for celebrities and influencers.
Bluesky promises more verification and an ‘aggressive’ approach to impersonation
As more celebrities and popular influencers join Bluesky, the fast-growing social media service has been facing more concerns around impersonation and verified identity. The Bluesky Safety team posted Friday that the company has updated its impersonation policy to be “more aggressive,
Bluesky: Many copies of celebrity accounts, simpler verification under review
The recent flood of new accounts at Bluesky has apparently been accompanied by an increase in "doppelganger" accounts. The service is examining countermeasures.
Bluesky cracks down on impersonators with new verification and policy updates
As one report explains, one of the tricky consequences is that when someone verifies their account, their old username becomes available again, which can be confusing. To stop people from pretending to be others, Bluesky is making accounts that are meant to be parodies or fan accounts say so very clearly. If they don't, they could be removed.
Bluesky Imposes Rules to Crack Down on Impersonating Accounts
Bluesky recently crossed the 20 million user mark. However, the fast-growing social media service has reported issues with impersonation.
Bluesky has a verification problem
The influx of new users to Bluesky has opened up new opportunities for scammers and impersonators hoping to capitalize on the attention.
Bluesky is cracking down on parody accounts and impersonators
Bluesky Social is having a moment, but that new influx of users is creating an impersonation problem. Thus, the decentralized platform is rolling out a "more aggressive" policy on parody accounts that aren’t clearly labeled.
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