Bluesky’s Ozone tool revolutionizes content moderation, giving users unprecedented control

Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform aiming to compete with existing giants like billionaire Elon Musk’s X, has launched Ozone, a groundbreaking tool designed to Giving users unprecedented control over content moderation. Ozone enables individuals and teams to collaboratively review and tag content on the web, thereby enhancing the user experience by allowing for customized moderation services.

With the launch of Ozone, Bluesky will revolutionize the concept of content moderation by opening the platform to independent moderation services. Users will soon be able to run their own auditing services that complement Bluesky’s default auditing with additional filters and controls.This approach reportedly aims to create a customizable ecosystem where users can manage their social media information according to their preferences and needs TechCrunch.

The vision behind Ozone is to acknowledge the diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and preferences that exist on social media platforms. Recognizing that no single moderation team can perfectly meet the needs of the entire user base, Bluesky decided to empower experts, developers, and users to contribute their own moderation services. By allowing users to subscribe to these separate services, Bluesky hopes to create a more inclusive and personalized social media experience.

For example, users can create moderation services tailored to specific preferences, such as filtering images of spiders for people with arachnophobia. This level of customization ensures users have control over the content they are exposed to, promoting a safer and more enjoyable online environment.

Installation of moderation filters from independent services will be seamless, similar to following another account on the platform. Users can also report content directly to the moderation service, streamlining the content moderation process and ensuring timely action is taken against inappropriate or harmful content.

Additionally, moderation services on Bluesky will facilitate collaboration and community-driven initiatives. While initially community-run, the review service has the potential to evolve into a paid subscription, providing creators with opportunities for monetization and further development.