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Their algorithms don't just target specific topics, they target specific individuals too. Certain individuals have their social media content promoted while oth
by jongjong 4y ago
Their algorithms don't just target specific topics, they target specific individuals too. Certain individuals have their social media content promoted while others have their social media content suppressed.
I suspect that people are promoted or suppressed based on their stance towards the current power structure. If you say positive things about people in power and corporate entities, your content will reach more people.
- hoffs 4y agoOr maybe people just don't care about some people and they aren't popular
- tarakat 4y agoIsn't plausible deniability great? They get the benefit of the doubt, while at the same time jealously guarding their secrets.
- tekknik 4y agoGiven the blatant corruption on display from one party on a near daily basis, buying votes with tax payer money and sicking the FBI on their political enemies? Yea sure, it’s got nothing to do with being on the wrong side. “we must win at any and all costs”
- myko 4y agoThis comment applies to the GOP but based on your other comments here it seems like you think it applies more to the Democratic party, am I understanding that correctly?
- tekknik 4y agoYes, the left. Yet I know the left will never admit to their problems. And for the record I’m a right leaning independent.