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I really don't mean to sound cruel here, but humor me: If funds can help homeless software engineers, they can pay for their social media posts too. > content

I really don't mean to sound cruel here, but humor me: If funds can help homeless software engineers, they can pay for their social media posts too. > content creation isn't equivalent to a competitive sport Why are scores (likes) kept and displayed then? Why do various platforms let vote count drive their algorithm?

openknot 5y ago
>I really don't mean to sound cruel here, but humor me: If funds can help homeless software engineers, they can pay for their social media posts too. Most would rather have funding for essentials or educational opportunities. >Why are scores (likes) kept and displayed then? Why do various platforms let vote count drive their algorithm? There can be competitive elements, but that doesn't contradict the observation that social media posting isn't exactly like swimming or running.