1. Bluesky social media platform has been embroiled in a waffle-related controversy for several days, originating from a post by Jerry Chen mocking a perceived sanctimoniousness on the site.
2. The CEO of Bluesky, Jay Graber, has responded to criticism about the presence of Jesse Singal, a user widely criticized for his writing on trans issues, by saying "WAFFLES!" and emphasizing that harassment is not an effective way to influence decisions.
3. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions between Bluesky's leadership and some of its most vocal users, particularly around the company's handling of controversial accounts, and raises questions about the platform's community focus versus its decentralized nature.
2. The CEO of Bluesky, Jay Graber, has responded to criticism about the presence of Jesse Singal, a user widely criticized for his writing on trans issues, by saying "WAFFLES!" and emphasizing that harassment is not an effective way to influence decisions.
3. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions between Bluesky's leadership and some of its most vocal users, particularly around the company's handling of controversial accounts, and raises questions about the platform's community focus versus its decentralized nature.
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URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/05/waffles-eat-bluesky/#summary
Date: Oct. 6, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-06
Created: 2025/10/06 06:20
Updated: 2025/12/08 01:10
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