
The Timing
Although I considered releasing this post last week, it was Thanksgiving in the USA — so I decided to wait until today.
What Is Bluesky Social Media?
If you’ve been paying attention to the news over the last several months, you’ve probably noticed that Elon Musk and ex-Twitter have generated bucketloads of controversy.
Bucketloads of people have deserted the site or stopped posting on it.
Advertisers that normally spend bucketloads of money have suspended or reduced their advertising.
Many ex-Twitter deserters have flocked to Bluesky Social Media.
See Have You Heard About the Bluesky Social Media App? for more information.
But There’s a Problem with Bluesky
To join, you must add yourself to a wait list OR receive an invite code from a current member.
Lots of current members have invite codes, and they’re looking for people who would like to obtain them.
That’s where this post comes in.
Do You Have a Bluesky Code? Do You Want an Invite Code?
Let everyone know via the comments form below.
Whether you’re offering or receiving, please leave a contact method. For instance:
- a contact form on your website
- direct messaging on X
- Facebook Messenger (Try the format m.me/your_handle/ and check to be sure it works.)
- or …?
I discourage posting e-mail addresses online, unless you can set up a throwaway address. The more times you reveal your e-mail in public venues, the more spam you’ll receive.
Did I Forget to Mention That I Have Several Codes?
Many of the codes were donated by other writers.
Leave a comment if you want a code, and I’ll get in touch with you directly. I’ll also post here when my cache of codes disappears.
The comments on this post will remain open for six months. I anticipate that Bluesky will be public before then.
What Should You Do When You Receive a Code?
Join Bluesky at https://bsky.app.
After you join, select the Edit Profile link on your profile page to add a name and bio. The name makes it easier for people to find you, and the bio makes it easier for them to relate to you.
Once you’ve done that, please pop back here and leave your profile link. It’ll be something like:
https://bsky.app/profile/your_handle.bsky.social
More Information
Feeds related to writing and books: https://kathysteinemann.com/Musings/bluesky-tips/#bluesky-feeds
On a regular basis, Bluesky will send you invite codes that you can gift to others. The quality and activity of your account, as well as that of the people to whom you give codes, are metrics that determine how many codes you receive.
My Bluesky profile:
https://bsky.app/profile/kathyswriter.bsky.social
I follow back writers, authors, poets, and people who share my interests.
I look forward to seeing you in the place with blue skies — and trees that aren’t filled with blue birds tweeting and pooping.
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Hi Jackie!
Are you all out of codes now? ☹️
Are you still looking for an invite code Marquita? There’s one left.
Hey Kathy, do you still have a code?
Jake
I just sent one to you, Jake.
I registered my email last year and have not received any code or survey from bluesky.
If someone kindly can offer me a invite code I would be very grateful!
I just sent you a code, Susy.
I’m looking for a bluesky invite. I’ve been waiting on an invite for five months now from the waitlist. My peeps are migrating from Twitter and I’m left behind!
I just sent you an invite code.
I have another invite code if anyone is looking.
Thanks, Patrick. I updated the top comment.
I have 2 codes now.
Thanks, Patrick!
I still have an invite code.
Thanks, Stephen!
Do you still have codes, Stephen?
Hi, Kathy. Yes, I’d really like to get a code. Please add me to the list.
Done.
And I understand Patrick Dilloway gave you a code.
What a great idea! I just saw your post on BlueSky, Kathy. I have 5 invite codes if people want to message me via my website (scroll to the bottom of the homepage for the contact form): https://authorjennyschwartz.com/
Kewl, Jenny. Thanks!
please send a code, thank you!
Thanks for letting me know that you found a code, Lisa.
Thank you, Kathy, for sharing a Bluesky invite code. All went smoothly.
My pleasure! I hope you enjoy the site.
I need a bluesky code.I hope anyone can help.Thanks.
I just sent you a code, Filo.
Hi Kathy,
You have several Bluesky codes. I’d appreciate receiving one.
Thank you for your generosity and many informative articles online.
Sincerely,
Christina K Gross
I just sent you a code, Christina.
Please send me a code. Most appreciated!
I just sent a code, Jan.
I need a code pls.
I just sent you a code, Starling.
A code would be most welcome, Kathy!
I just sent you a code, Jess.
I would love a code if you have one, thank you for the detailed information !!’ Tina
I just sent you a code, Tina.