"Decentralized X competitor Bluesky announced on Monday the addition of a new board member, Mike Masnick… best known as the founder of tech blog Techdirt." https://t.co/OyESRJaOcu
Techdirt founder Mike Masnick has joined Bluesky's board of directors — and the corner of the journalism industry who holds Big Tech accountable loses one of its biggest allies to the appearance of conflict. https://t.co/JhB4oGLc37
Bluesky adds Techdirt founder Mike Masnick to its board: https://t.co/2bGs8WtMO6 by TechCrunch #infosec #cybersecurity #technology #news


Bluesky has appointed Mike Masnick, founder of the tech blog Techdirt, to its Board of Directors. This announcement, made on August 6, 2024, highlights Bluesky's ongoing efforts to strengthen its leadership as it competes in the decentralized social media space. Masnick's addition is notable as he is recognized for his critical stance on Big Tech, which raises questions about potential conflicts of interest in his new role. Meanwhile, John McCracken has also joined the board of another tech company, with CEO Jason Chicola praising his leadership and experience as vital for the upcoming launch of VoiceHub.