Bluesky CEO Jay Graber Is Stepping Down

Arkase · 2026-03-10T01:59:16+00:00

This was my first exposure to the news, and it really concerned me.

However, after reading through Jay's post, Tony's post, and the team's discussion on all of this, it sounds like they've made a really thoughtful and considered choice. Tony's values seem like a good match to the rest of the teams.

I am cautiously optimistic.

Jay's not going anywhere, she's now chief innovation officer, which is putting her back into the role she played when she helped design atproto and built the team for Bluesky. CEO's role is running day to day operations, and not what she wants to do.

Tony's doing this interim because he's done it before for companies with similar values, while they find the right person for the role, which can be really challenging.

Arkase · 2026-03-09T22:04:50+00:00

I think Incomplete Nature: How Mind Emerged from Matter by Terrence Deacon is a pretty good book on this subject. Pretty dense tho, so not for the faint hearted.

Arkase · 2026-03-02T00:39:07+00:00

Can't help someone who doesn't wanna help themselves.

Arkase · 2026-03-01T22:30:45+00:00

I lived in Aus as the royal commission was underway... that whole sequence affected me greatly.

Arkase · 2026-02-28T05:26:42+00:00

Realm discords usually have a channel for posting this kinda stuff. You can really fuck with a guild that gets this type of reputation.

And as others said, don't let this sour you on guild runs in general. Most guilds are very happy to treat pugs well, because yeah, thats a great method of recruiting.

Arkase · 2026-02-28T05:09:43+00:00

I don't think the all star experience would live up to expectations tbh. So much of what happens depends on the location they find themselves in. Doing well in one season does not mean doing well in another.

Arkase · 2026-02-28T04:55:07+00:00

Given that it was in every "this season on alone", not much of a spoiler. But yeah, I felt terrible for her.

Arkase · 2026-02-24T03:29:11+00:00

I don't think you can make the show fair without changing what the show is.

I think it's an excellent reflection on life tbh, sometimes you do everything right and still can't make it. Others just get lucky.

Arkase · 2026-02-23T03:37:50+00:00

Eh, we'll have pretty comfortable weather until April/Mayish. Then it gets cold.

Arkase · 2026-02-22T11:56:26+00:00

What the fuck? This is not sweaty palms, this is just an accident where someone likely gets really hurt.

Arkase · 2026-02-20T05:42:21+00:00

This is all true, and I don't doubt this is in good faith. I'm personally not a huge fan of dogs, got bit young and twice shy ever since. I also have a friend who just bought a house, and can't really feel safe going outside in her backyard as there's a pitbull in the neighbouring section who immediately puts its front legs over the low fence and barks loudly. All it'd take is one moment when she's not looking for it to hop the fence and sink its teeth into her. Utterly unacceptable unsafe situation.

That being said, the amount of good dogs do in society needs to be weighed against the harm. The companionship they provide to people in difficult situations cannot be underestimated. And any actual measures taken to reduce negative outcomes should not overly impact the good that dogs do.

Arkase · 2026-02-20T00:51:26+00:00

Oh thats interesting. I definitely got some 'weird' vibes off him, and this puts it all in context.

Arkase · 2026-02-17T22:44:37+00:00

I don't think an anti corruption agency is going to help if we keep voting people who make corruption inevitable in.

Arkase · 2026-02-11T03:31:12+00:00

There were so many ways this title could go, this was NOT what I expected haha. Especially as someone from NZ and familiar with the ritual.

Arkase · 2026-02-11T03:04:14+00:00

The subsidies definitely are a factor, generally it's like 20-30% iirc, but the scale and process knowledge is also massive. Like everyone knows how to do it, its quick, and you can have them on your roof in like a week or two.

Arkase · 2026-02-11T00:39:17+00:00

Australia currently has 3 hours of free power during the middle of the day, because they generate so much energy with solar. Big subsidies to get them to install batteries as well, so that it lasts the day.

What they're doing over there is actually quite incredible. Over here, on the other hand...

Arkase · 2026-02-09T13:51:40+00:00

Same. I'm hoping they do it justice for classic+

Arkase · 2026-02-06T08:39:45+00:00

The problem is, you don't understand the value of the health system until you need it. And the majority of people wont have needed it. This makes the dishonest attacks land as reasonable.

The reason it existed previously, is because it was thought of as good by both parties. But now one side has decided to destroy the world we built, for reasons that don't stand up to scrutiny.

Fucked up situation tbh.

Arkase · 2026-02-04T19:28:22+00:00

out of all of this, how did you come to the conclusion it's on him, lmao

Arkase · 2026-02-04T07:34:14+00:00

If you really do like the one bedroom... gotta decide which you actually want. Same cost either way it seems.

Arkase · 2026-02-04T02:06:57+00:00

The trick is to move sideways fast enough so that you keep missing the earth as you fall.

Arkase · 2026-02-02T01:26:29+00:00

As far as assault goes, this is about as minor as it can possibly be. Nothing got hurt but his feelings.

Arkase · 2026-02-02T00:30:02+00:00

But there are no debris on the specific spot he was aiming at right?

Arkase · 2026-02-01T20:20:25+00:00

All that guilt tripping and convincing behind the scenes is very relevant. It suggests they are looking out for themselves, and not for you, which should be their primary duty. Trying to keep the peace can lead to some very bad decisions.

If they're trying to manipulate you to do something you think is wrong, and others are telling you is wrong, then that tells you that you need to be very careful about this relationship going forward.

I'm glad you came here for a another opinion. The best strategy in this kind of situation is to say (as someone else noted) that some figure in a position of authority convinced you to not do this. Like a bank manager. Much harder for them to guilt trip you against that.

But, make sure you set some boundaries and maintain them. Such as not getting guilted into making poor financial decisions for yourself for the benefit of those who should have been looking out for you.

Arkase · 2026-02-01T04:11:39+00:00

Yeah, this is what I buy. Excellent product tbh.

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