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> I'm sure Twitter is well aware of how their algorithm works, and I'm sure it yields the best results for the majority of their users, but I apparently don't b
by daenney 5y ago
> I'm sure Twitter is well aware of how their algorithm works, and I'm sure it yields the best results for the majority of their users, but I apparently don't belong in that group.
The algorithms are optimised to crank up the engagement metrics. Though that’s certainly good for Twitter, whether that’s actually the best thing for their users is up for debate.
- ejb999 5y ago>>The algorithms are optimised to crank up the engagement metrics. In other words, making sure you see a bunch of people that you agree with politically, and also throw in a handful of extremists on the other side (whichever 'other side') so that you feel compelled to fight it out back-and-forth online while twitter sells ads to the hate-fest.