Bluesky

I'm using it.
It works much the same way.

Yes. I joined it. It seems much pleasanter than Twitter which is the whole point of it. A lot of the people I follow on Twitter have moved to it too. I don't have any particular tips though. Just try it and see what you think.

I tried to send a 'how to' pic to help you, but that option is missing.

I'm on it too - so far, it's a much nicer place to be than Twitter (X) has become. Time will tell...

I dont use any platforms but I do hope that there is a really viable alternative to X because of the use that Musk has made of it personally to try and intervene politically in the UK.

-TheWeirdo-

I'm on Bluesky and love it! It's very similar to Twitter and I love the little blue butterfly logo as I do with the little blue Twitter bird!

Only takes a couple of minutes for Registration and to set up a Profile.

There's also Bluesky Education so don't click on the wrong link as I accidentally do sometimes!

The only thing I’m on is WhatsApp I stay away from the other platforms…

Wyllow3

I dont use any platforms but I do hope that there is a really viable alternative to X because of the use that Musk has made of it personally to try and intervene politically in the UK.

I agree. I am trying to deactivate my account on X but it keeps saying there is a problem and to try later. I can delete the app but I want to disassociate myself from X.

I left Twitter when it became X.
I am on Threads and Bluesky, mostly reading and joining in chats now and then.
Both are evolving and time will tell.

Hi. I'm not on any social media,platforms, worth joining?
Finding information, news, posting pics? User friendly?
Thanks.

I have just joined Bluesky and am building up a list of people to follow. Pleased to see that my local council are there, my local political party and some other people that I followed on X. will have a look at Threads as well.

Aprilgem isn't this a social media platform?

Gransnet® - Gransnet is the busiest social networking site for the over 50s.

...should have said Aprilgem and others

NotSpaghetti

Aprilgem isn't this a social media platform?

^Gransnet® - Gransnet is the busiest social networking site for the over 50s.^

I’m always amused when people post im not on any social media sites
What do they think GN is 🤷‍♀️

Thank you for responding I'm going to make time this snowy weekend to have a proper look at it.

Thanks. When people talk about social media. Friends, family or colleagues always say Facebook, X, TikTok or Instagram.

They are also social media along with GN and other forms

I have asked some of my friends just now. They use Facebook and LinkedIn. People use their identity, obviously showing their location, history, information about their family or friends, it is about connection. Also you can contact them and add them.
Gransnet, Mumsnet are social forums, chats. People here are anonymous, maybe one day become friends.
'NotSpaghetti' that is why I am confused with these new and old social sites or apps.

I'd say that forums like this are just another form of social media - just like Facebook, Twitter (X), Bluesky, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat etc. People don't always use their real names or identities on those either.

I do like coming here, so I can chat and find information straight away and talk about other things. Only thing we don't show is our face or ID.
Still a lot to learn.

Once there was a thread where we could post pictures of ourselves. It was very interesting seeing what familiar posters actually looked like.

Thanks Aveline. Maybe one day we are allow to post pics on scenery, pets etc.. I like fashion, love to post something vintage and nostalgic things too.
Looking back at my post, I should have add, is it worth joining Bluesky? Also found out Facebook need a photo ID to join.
Take care all.

Oh no not another one! I never got the hang of Twitter. Spend enough time on here as it is!

whatsapp is owned by facebook/meta
grans is a media site
if you tiktic
1 Facebook Meta Platforms United States 2004 3.070 billion[1][2] 2.11 billion daily active users[1]
2 YouTube Alphabet Inc. United States 2005 2.504 billion[3]
3 WhatsApp Meta Platforms United States 2009 2 billion[3] Had 1 billion daily active users when it had 1.3 billion monthly active users[citation needed]
4 Instagram Meta Platforms United States 2010 2 billion[4] 500 million daily Instagram Stories users[5]
5 TikTok ByteDance China[6][7] 2016 1.582 billion[3]
6 WeChat Tencent China 2011 1.343 billion[3]
7 Messenger Meta Platforms United States 2011 1.01 billion[3]
8 Telegram Telegram United Arab Emirates[8] 2013 950 million[9]
9 LinkedIn Microsoft United States 2003 930 million[10] 700 million registered users[10]
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