Benefits of an open network

Good non-technical explanation of Bluesk's potential, which is hidden to keep things simple for most users for good UX reasons: "While Bluesky looks like other social apps, it’s actually quite different. It’s an open network".

Emily uses Chrome as a good metaphor: "Bluesky as a browser with a whole marketplace of extensions" from independent developers. But BS is more than "open Twitter" - it's just one app built on the ATmosphere, so "you could imagine an “open Reddit” or an “open Instagram” ... becoming a reality now, with apps like WhiteWind (for blogging), Frontpage (a web forum), Smoke Signal (an events app), and Bluecast (an audio app)."

Moreover, each user owns their ATmosphere identity: "if X was built on an open network ... you could easily switch providers and keep your whole audience... Bluesky is the last social account you’ll ever have to create... it’s “billionaire-proof.” ... your account is your house, and every app gets a room. You don't have to build a new house if you switch out one of your apps." - it's just like your phone number, which you don't need to change just because you change telco, Because you can switch, telcos must continue providing a great service.

The comments are good, and they're on Bluesky, because she's implemented Bluesky comments on her blog. This Bluesky post explains how that works.