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Bluesky users hit by 'Rate Limit Exceeded' errors

techApr 16, 202622409

Bluesky users encountered 'Rate Limit Exceeded' errors that blocked feeds, direct messages, password resets, notifications, and other actions. Multiple posts and screenshots showed timelines full of '❗️Rate Limit Exceeded' notices and error text reading 'Forbidden.... Not enough resources...rate limit exceeded' when users tried to check notifications or send messages. Those errors prevented password resets, blocking account recovery until Bluesky fixes its rate limiting.

Key Highlights

Bluesky users saw 'Rate Limit Exceeded' messages blocking feeds and DMs.
Timelines displayed '❗️Rate Limit Exceeded' and error text about insufficient resources.
Password reset attempts failed, preventing account recovery until Bluesky fixes rate limiting.