In many ways TikTok is the best example of a participatory network. As noted by Eugene Wei, “The TikTok algorithm acts as a rapid, efficient market maker, conne

In many ways TikTok is the best example of a participatory network. As noted by Eugene Wei, “The TikTok algorithm acts as a rapid, efficient market maker, connecting videos with the audiences they’re destined to delight. The algorithm allows this to happen without an explicit follower graph.” The removal of a follower graph prioritizes creativity and talent over reach, democraitizing and unlocking participation. I'm not sure about the effects of using a recommendation algorithm over using follower graphs. Maybe it's backwards. e.g. people dislike that Twitter shows them recommended stuff, because people (users?) prefer having control over who they follow, what they see. This did make me wonder about what would happen if users could provide their own recommendation algorithm.