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The challenge is what, exactly, to regulate. Here are some ideas: Ban algorithmic content curation. If a product is going to have a "featured" section or "watc
by burlesona 5y ago
The challenge is what, exactly, to regulate. Here are some ideas:
Ban algorithmic content curation. If a product is going to have a "featured" section or "watch next" or whatever, that should have to come from a human editor who can be held accountable for their choices.
This would force huge changes in a lot of services, but ultimately I think we've learned that engagement algorithms drive toxic feedback loops and echo chambers that their creators are not proud of. This outcome in inherent to any function that maximizes engagement, so we just have to stop.
Ban one-bit reactions; ie. no like buttons that get people addicted to the high of "crowd approval." Just allow comments.
Ban ad-targeting based on any protected class (age, race, gender).
Make those requirements kick in for any app with greater than $10M ARR or 50,000 DAU.
- paxys 5y agoOr, how about we do none of these things and people who don't like social media just don't freaking use it.