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Ben DuBose @bendubose.bsky.social · 18m

Overall, though, I like this more than my X experience this decade.

Would be nice if volume in non-game periods increased, but not the end of the world.

The big difference, X debates — especially if you're a bigger account — are insanely ad hominem. There are way more good-faith discussions here.

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Ben DuBose @bendubose.bsky.social · 32m

I took it to jury duty yesterday because IMO, it's way more efficient on multiple fronts to park in Midtown and ride than to deal with downtown traffic, garages, etc.

Spoiler: Everybody left me alone and I left them alone, and it was a clean and pleasant experience, amazing concept

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Ben DuBose @bendubose.bsky.social · 34m

That said, @howardbeck.bsky.social is right that it would help a ton if bigger media accounts posted here. That's what can drive off-peak discussions in a non-trolly way.

IMO, BlueSky sports discussions *during* games are proof of concept that it can work. You just need more thought leaders

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Ben DuBose @bendubose.bsky.social · 38m

Activity is good *during* live games. The post volume is at least decent, and average quality is higher, IMO.

There is a lull in non-game periods, but I'm okay with it. Quite frankly, the "pass the time" sports debates at X are usually engagement grifts by trolls or teenagers.

Howard Beck @howardbeck.bsky.social · 2h

I'm curious -- coming up on a year since many of us migrated -- how fellow denizens of #NBASky feel about this. I don't miss the other place. Feel like I'm getting plenty of NBA chatter and feedback here. (Though, admittedly, I do wish more of my media peers would post regularly.)

Andrew Tobolowsky @andytobo.bsky.social · 2h

I AM really struggling with how little NBA talk there is on here and I'm tired of pretending I'm not. Ratio me, it's a badge of honor.

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Ben DuBose @bendubose.bsky.social · 49m

I'm increasingly convinced that most people are just bored with too much time on their hands, during which they dream up insane cowboy scenarios they need to protect themselves from

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Ben DuBose @bendubose.bsky.social · 4h

Deadspin | Adrian Wojnarowski's Latest Column Features A Sick Burn On John Hollinger

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Ben DuBose @bendubose.bsky.social · 16h

Does that mean I'm cheering for them this series, of course not. But, worth noting

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Ben DuBose @bendubose.bsky.social · 16h

Not to be that guy, but the Dodgers winning the NLCS is probably the best-case outcome to prevent the awful scenario

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Razzball @razzball.bsky.social · 17h

“Freeman deep drive to…” cutaway to random fans “and that’s a double!”

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CJ Fogler @cjzero.bsky.social · 18h

what in the hell just happened in Milwaukee

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Ben DuBose @bendubose.bsky.social · 20h

The AL West winning three World Series in four years will be pretty wild

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Ben DuBose @bendubose.bsky.social · 22h

Shoutout to all the experts who acted like Friday’s 15 inning game was a big deal

Jeff Passan @jeffpasan.bsky.social · 22h

Three batters into Game 2 of the ALCS, the Mariners lead 3-0. Julio Rodríguez took a hanging splitter from Trey Yesavage out into left field. A nightmare start for the Blue Jays. A dream continuation of last night from Seattle.

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Danielle Lerner @danielle-lerner.bsky.social · 23h

Update on my rescue dogs: Two of the three have been adopted and are thriving in their new homes! 🫶

Still looking for a foster/adoptive family for this little dude, who we’ve nicknamed Tux. As you can see, he is adjusting well to life as a couch potato.

If you live in HOU and are interested, lmk.