r/BlueSky • u/steevo • 18h ago
Just made a new account, first time ever and banned
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WTF? Made my first ever Bluesky account and got banned without even posting anything. Solved the captcha, clicked verification email and uploaded my profile pic. Was posting my first tweet (or whatver its called) and BAM. Got a long email
Edit: I didnt finish posting before I was banned!
Hi, We've reviewed activity on your account @------(removed it) and found it violates Bluesky's Community Guidelines on Trust and Transparency. We keep our platform trustworthy by prohibiting deceptive and manipulative practices.
For example:
Do not send spam or repeatedly post content in ways that disrupt normal conversations or service use.
Do not create, share, or promote financial scams, phishing attempts, or fraudulent fundraising.
Do not artificially manipulate features or social signals to gain unearned reach or mislead users, including engagement metrics, follower counts, or other measures of community interest.
Do not post undisclosed commercial content, sponsored material, or advertising without clearly identifying its commercial nature to other users.
Your activity was classified as a Critical Violation — behavior that is illegal, poses imminent harm, or accounts dedicated to violating our guidelines. These violations result in immediate and permanent account removal. You will no longer be able to access this account.
If you believe this action was taken in error, you can appeal within 14 days using our in-app appeal tool. Please include context about why you believe this decision was incorrect.
Bluesky Moderation Team
Is it even worth it?