A few thoughts: - The Threads threat is reduced because it is not available in the EU - The codes are effective, not just because they keep out bots, but they also add an air of desirability to bluesky - There are benefits to a more limited community such as more better discussions

The real question is when, if ever, will Bluesky reach a critical mass? By that I mean the point at which there are enough active users that it is a viable alternative to X for most people. This will be different community to community. I doubt X and Bluesky will coexist without divergence.