Hackers' Pub

Syntax	Description	Examples
`"` keyword `"`	Finds the string within quotes, including spaces. Case-insensitive. (Escape quotes inside with `\"`)	`"Hackers' Pub"`
`from:` handle	Finds content written by the specified user.	`from:hongminhee` `from:hongminhee@hollo.social`
`lang:` ISO 639-1	Finds content written in the specified language.	`lang:en`
`#` tag	Finds content with the specified tag. Case-insensitive.	`#HackersPub`
condition condition	Finds content that satisfies both conditions on either side of the space (logical AND).	`"Hackers' Pub" lang:en`
condition `OR` condition	Finds content that satisfies at least one of the conditions on either side of the OR operator (logical OR).	`#HackersPub OR "Hackers' Pub" lang:en`
`(` condition `)`	Combines the operators within the parentheses first.	`(#HackersPub OR "Hackers' Pub" OR "Hackers Pub") lang:en`

@reiver ⊼ (Charles) @reiver@mastodon.social

12/12/2025, 1:00:12 AM

Public

The Bluesky Android mobile app is telling me I cannot use Bluesky unless I provide my date of birth.

(I haven't looked at Bluesky in a while — so, this might not be a new thing.)

I wonder if you can get around this by just installing an alternative (3rd party) Bluesky mobile app.

#ATProto #ATProtocol #Bluesky #bsky #Privacy

[Age Assurance]

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@reiver ⊼ (Charles) @reiver@mastodon.social

12/17/2025, 1:20:11 AM

Public

If I try to view a post on Bluesky web-based app, while being logged in, I see the following age-gate (in the attached screen-shots) — and am prevented from seeing the post.

If I try to view the post without being logged in, I don't get the age-gate, and can just see the post.

#ATProto #ATProtocol #Bluesky #bsky #Privacy

[Age Assurance]

Hi there!

In order to provide an age-appropriate experience, we need to know your birthdate. This is a one-time thing, and your data will be kept private.

Set your birthdate below and we'll get you back to posting and exploring in no time!

[Add your birthdate]

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