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AI · simonwillison.net · Tuesday, 29 September 2026

This Bluesky checker spots likely reply bots before you answer

Bluesky users can now inspect a profile for signs that its replies come from automation, instead of wasting time answering a bot. The tool checks whether replies arrive within seconds of other posts, whether an account only replies to larger accounts, and whether it avoids original posts, images, and links. It also flags question marks, a practical signal for the bait-style replies that look human at a glance.

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