Samuel
lotta strong feelings about the checkies, as expected—broadly positive once people get how it works! imo the Bluesky app is an opinionated lens of an open network, and this additional editorial trust layer is a strong compliment to the more objective domains layer. I love that we’re building…
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Samuel
primitives that other participants in the network can use and build on top of. This is an MVP of sorts, and it excited to see where it goes from here
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@samuel.fm
we’re really not interested in being the sole checkmark authority! Looking forward to adding more Trusted Verifiers over time—you can imagine different verifiers covering different fields and specialties
Samuel@samuel.fm· 21 Apr 2025
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Kate Conger verified by @nytimes.com
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Leonardo Wille
Really like the trusted verifier’s implementation, it will be great for reputable news sources and journos. Hope to see it expand soon!
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just a small thing to be aware of if you guys are not, the checks don't show in embeds on other forums 1 embedded forum post 2 how it looks on bluesky 3 how a twitter embed looks on forum also tagging @emilyliu.me
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Fruity Koala 🎄
What decided BlueSky to go with trusted verifiers as opposed to allowing users to create verified ‘lists’ similar to the moderation system? If BlueSky still checks the verification from trusted verifiers like the blog says, doesn’t that just put it back at the start of only BS verifying?
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Fruity Koala 🎄
But if you decide to keep the current system the only change I’d like to see is a little badge next to accounts verified by trusted verifiers, similar to Twitters affiliate badge. So it’s easier to immediately know who verified the account.
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Fruity Koala 🎄
And when tapping on the check for more details a little “this is verified because it’s a government department” so we know why it’s verified in the first place.
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Fruity Koala 🎄
This isn’t me completely hating it, sending hate towards you guys or anything. Just a bit of feedback/critique from a user. It’s hard to see features from a user/customer perspective at workplaces sometimes. You’re doing a great job!