Bluesky decides that there is a *reasonable limit* on the number of follows. If you follow too many - say, 200K users - you wouldn’t be able to keep up anyway, and the algorithm will drop 99% of posts before they reach your timeline. Good to see that Bluesky is #buildinpublic as well.
When Imperfect Systems are Good, Actually: Bluesky’s Lossy Timelines
By examining the limits of reasonable user behavior and embracing imperfection for users who go beyond it, we can continue to provide service that meets the expectations of users without sacrificing s...
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