Indeed... prior to the algorithmic timeline and the push for "engagement" what you saw on your timeline was posts from your friends and family. If some cousin

Indeed... prior to the algorithmic timeline and the push for "engagement" what you saw on your timeline was posts from your friends and family. If some cousin posted a nonsense conspiracy theory you could comment on the post and there was at least the possibility of some kind of debate among your own social circle. The drive for engagement killed all of that.