FA+
Shop
Some resources for folks to get back on B'sky
4 weeks ago
Many thanks to everyone who reached out to offer advice on my last post. I've got a solution (well, two solutions) that are working for me right now, and I thought I'd share them:
1. Scripts
This Github site has scripts you can use to get around IP-based bans. They have been updated as the situation evolves, and may not work forever, but they work for now: https://gist.github.com/mary-ext/6e.....8808ad528b3318
2. Bluesky Forks
Several forks of Bluesky exist that are unaffected by the IP-based bans. However, they lack any and all updates that have been made since the fork, and the only ones I have been able to get working have some pretty bugged notifications. Better than nothing, but best for folks who primarily lurk: https://deer.social/
3. VPNs
A lot of folks mentioned VPNs, which are not an ideal solution for me for a variety of personal reasons I'd rather not get into. But it seems like ProtonVPN has a free option one could use, and several current users have recommended either it or NordVPN as an option. For what it's worth.
These are temporary, possibly ephemeral, solutions. The only real solution is political change and the removal of fascists, zealots, and the spineless from political power.
1. Scripts
This Github site has scripts you can use to get around IP-based bans. They have been updated as the situation evolves, and may not work forever, but they work for now: https://gist.github.com/mary-ext/6e.....8808ad528b3318
2. Bluesky Forks
Several forks of Bluesky exist that are unaffected by the IP-based bans. However, they lack any and all updates that have been made since the fork, and the only ones I have been able to get working have some pretty bugged notifications. Better than nothing, but best for folks who primarily lurk: https://deer.social/
3. VPNs
A lot of folks mentioned VPNs, which are not an ideal solution for me for a variety of personal reasons I'd rather not get into. But it seems like ProtonVPN has a free option one could use, and several current users have recommended either it or NordVPN as an option. For what it's worth.
These are temporary, possibly ephemeral, solutions. The only real solution is political change and the removal of fascists, zealots, and the spineless from political power.
reyfox
~reyfox
Bet all the MAGA furs are feeling quite proud of themselves now
nothere
~nothere
OP
I've run into a few who are making excuses or practicing whataboutism. Not sure when it will sink in that we will all be wearing the same colored triangles in the end if things keep on as they are.
