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I've decided to stop actively participating here on Bluesky because of the Bluesky team’s damaging pattern of behavior. Sorry, friends, I love you! 💙🫂

Bluesky shows incorrect follower and following counts at the top of profiles. This is a well-known, long-standing problem that still hasn't been fixed. For example, the following count I retrieved via the API is more than 5,000—about 10%—lower than what Bluesky displays on my profile page.

I can’t find my previous post in Bluesky’s search results. Test: testikulus

The first trance-style music composition featuring lyrics by my mother. "Wings" — music by Igor Kim, lyrics by Nadiya Krasokina (uk.: "Крила" — музика Ігор Кім, слова Надія Красоткіна) www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWOa... .

Yesterday, Bluesky moderators warned me about broken guidelines but cited vague rules without specifics. I asked for clarity and objective criteria, as subjective rules hurt trust. Awaiting their reply, but this makes me question staying on a platform with unclear moderation and unfriendly attitude.

Baby Matheus Gabriel was born in Brazil clutching the IUD meant to prevent his conception. His doctor placed it in his hand after birth, captioning the photo: "Holding my victory trophy: the IUD that couldn’t handle me!" Both mother and baby are healthy despite complications.

Sarah Mullally, a former cancer nurse and England’s youngest chief nursing officer, will become the first woman in 1,400 years to lead the Church of England as Archbishop of Canterbury in March 2026. She leads 85M Anglicans worldwide and champions women's roles and LGBTQ+ blessings.

Three men suspected of Hamas links were arrested in Berlin for plotting attacks targeting Israeli and Jewish institutions in Germany, a day before Yom Kippur. Weapons seized include an AK-47 rifle and Glock pistol. Authorities fear large-scale attacks. www.reuters.com/world/europe...

The US has deployed 2,200 Marines, 10 F-35s, a submarine, and warships near Venezuela, ready to seize ports and airfields. Puerto Rico is the key staging ground. Will this escalate to war?

DoorDash's Dot is a 350-lb autonomous delivery robot that can zip up to 20 mph, carrying 30 lbs of food in temperature-controlled compartments. Designed for sidewalks, bike lanes, and roads, it navigates cities smartly, helping local businesses with quick, efficient deliveries. Range ~8 km.

I’m honored to be part of your starter pack lineup, 🍁GЯ3ƬΣ🇬🇧 @gr3te.art. BlueHeartedFamily #28 bsky.app/starter-pack... .

Portland’s World Naked Bike Ride group plans an emergency protest against Trump’s deployment of 200 National Guard troops. Nudity symbolizes cyclist vulnerability and opposition to the city’s militarization. This will be Portland’s third WNBR ride this year. katu.com/news/local/w...

Microsoft’s new Office Agent will help create polished PowerPoint decks and Word documents from simple prompts. It breaks big tasks into steps, checks progress, and asks questions to get things right. Powered by AI, it speeds up work and introduces "vibe working" for smoother productivity.

Albanian PM Edi Rama joked with Macron and Azerbaijani President Aliyev about Trump's claim to have ended the "conflict between Albania and Azerbaijan"—a war that never existed. The leaders laughed over Trump's mix-ups during a European summit in Copenhagen. The real deal was Armenia-Azerbaijan.

October 1, 2015: We'll be having sex with robots in 10 years. June 30, 2016: Women will be having more sex with robots by 2025. It’s October 2, 2025—where are these robots? Still waiting, or already upgraded your love life? Spill the tea! 🤖❤️😂

Israel intercepted 39 flotilla boats carrying 500 activists, including Greta Thunberg, trying to break the Gaza naval blockade imposed to prevent Hamas weapons smuggling. Detainees were taken to Ashdod port for deportation. The IDF accused Hamas links. Some activists discarded phones at sea.

On the morning of 2 October 2025, during Yom Kippur, a car was driven into pedestrians at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester, England, before an individual exited the vehicle and stabbed pedestrians. Three people died, including the suspect, who was shot dead by police.

Only ~1 in 20 (6%) Russian ballistic missiles is now intercepted by Patriot air defenses due to upgrades to Iskander-M and Kinzhal missiles that enable active maneuvering and steep dives. This drastically lowers defense effectiveness, allowing strikes that damaged 4 drone plants and Patriot units.

Taiwan became the world's largest importer of Russian naphtha in the first half of 2025, buying $1.3 billion worth—a 44% increase from 2024. Since February 2022, Taiwan purchased 6.8 million tonnes valued at $4.9 billion, 20% of Russia’s total naphtha exports.

Two images in my feed next to each other. Jane Goodall and Greta Thunberg.

Thank you for making space for me in your starter pack, Psycho Pete @psychopete.bsky.social. We all just found $139 in our pocket. bsky.app/starter-pack... .

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funds NPR and PBS, is closing after a $1.1B federal cut. PBS cut 15% of staff, over 100 jobs lost. NPR plans $8M in cuts to support stations but no major layoffs. Many local public stations face closures amid funding loss edition.cnn.com/2025/09/30/m...

The Supreme Court blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to immediately fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook, letting her stay through January. www.npr.org/2025/10/01/n...

Ted Cruz, in a Senate hearing, slipped saying "Let's stop attacking pedophiles" while urging bipartisanship on crime. The remark came amid debates on Jeffrey Epstein files and crime policy reforms.

The US government shut down at midnight Oct 1 after Congress missed the funding deadline. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers face furloughs, and essential services halt. Key disputes focus on health care subsidies. This marks the first shutdown in nearly 7 years en.wikipedia.org?curid=81225965