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> The algorithmic timeline is what has really ruined online discourse and promoted an explosion of insanity. This is a really good point. I think it's importan
by StavrosK 6y ago
> The algorithmic timeline is what has really ruined online discourse and promoted an explosion of insanity.
This is a really good point. I think it's important to point to this as the root of the problem, and realize that what's good for Facebook and Twitter isn't what's good for society.
- api 6y agoI think a lot of this debate is on false premises. It’s not free unbiased media vs censorship but a debate over different kinds of biased media. All social platforms that implement any form of gamification or algorithmically weighted presentation are absolutely not neutral and will tend to promote whatever best satisfies the algorithm or echo chamber effect (in the case of gamified forums). If the goal of the site is to maximize engagement, that’s going to be extremism, edgelording, porn, and trolling.
- riggernetard 6y agothe algorithm also enables you to see content you like. Genuinely, what's the issue?
- StavrosK 6y agoIt's what the parent comment said.
- api 6y agoThe algorithm has absolutely no way of knowing what I want. It can only guess by looking at what I've viewed, and the real motive is always to keep me on the site and maximize engagement. As I said: negativity maximizes engagement. Let me give you a simple example. Lets say I walk past you on the sidewalk and say hi. Not much engagement. Now lets say I walk up to you and punch you. I have just maximized engagement. Which is a better interaction?