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So let's review. pxoe: points out Mastodon has an algorithm cuu507: says the news feed is chronological me: reasonably inferring this means cuu507 isn't awar

by Kye 2y ago

So let's review. pxoe: points out Mastodon has an algorithm cuu507: says the news feed is chronological me: reasonably inferring this means cuu507 isn't aware this is also an algorithim, I point out that it is, and that chronological feeds are also not without detractors with good arguments. j_maffe: jumps up my ass from out of nowhere for some reason. I replied assuming they were the person I replied to (cuu507) since I don't really notice user names but no, they're just some random person on a mission to spread a quote. I'm clear on things and am sure that I'm being sincere, not being pedantic, not agitating (on purpose), not being obtuse. I don't know what j_maffe's deal is since I said nothing to them before all this.

relaxing 2y ago
Everyone here knows sort of any kind is an algorithm. And everyone knows when we speak of social media algorithms, we refer to the selective boosting or removal of content. It is not helpful or necessary to point any of this out.
- Kye 2y ago
  If the person I actually replied to found it unhelpful they can of course say something and we can have a nice, civil conversation about it where we both learn something. There really isn't a polite way to say this, but it needs to be said: no one asked you. Or j_maffe. Neither of you accomplished anything by butting into a sub-sub-thread that didn't involve you and didn't need your antagonism and ill-tempered presumptions about my intent.
  - j_maffe 2y ago
    j_maffe here. Sorry if you found this insulting in any way. I wasn't referencing you in particular as several other comments pointed to the very obvious fact that chronological sorting is an algorithm so I was referring to this overarching theme. However, the entire point of a forum is for users to "butt-in" on threads. If you didn't find the reply contributing anything meaningful, you're very much free to not reply. And if you don't like random people replying to your comments, you really shouldn't be using forums. cheers.
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by Kye 2y ago

relaxing 2y ago

Everyone here knows sort of any kind is an algorithm. And everyone knows when we speak of social media algorithms, we refer to the selective boosting or removal of content. It is not helpful or necessary to point any of this out.

Kye 2y ago
If the person I actually replied to found it unhelpful they can of course say something and we can have a nice, civil conversation about it where we both learn something. There really isn't a polite way to say this, but it needs to be said: no one asked you. Or j_maffe. Neither of you accomplished anything by butting into a sub-sub-thread that didn't involve you and didn't need your antagonism and ill-tempered presumptions about my intent.
- j_maffe 2y ago
  j_maffe here. Sorry if you found this insulting in any way. I wasn't referencing you in particular as several other comments pointed to the very obvious fact that chronological sorting is an algorithm so I was referring to this overarching theme. However, the entire point of a forum is for users to "butt-in" on threads. If you didn't find the reply contributing anything meaningful, you're very much free to not reply. And if you don't like random people replying to your comments, you really shouldn't be using forums. cheers.
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