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Community Notes is a great feature. But on X too much value was / is being lost due to policy and algorithmic choices that discourage signal and encourage nois
by kettlecorn 2y ago
Community Notes is a great feature.
But on X too much value was / is being lost due to policy and algorithmic choices that discourage signal and encourage noise.
I used to go there for critical discussion of various tech issues or smart people talking about innovations at the cutting edge. As an example I used to use X to learn about modern graphics programming by searching certain terms to see what the smartest people in the field were saying while talking to each other.
It used to be that if a big account Tweeted something often you'd see true experts responding as the first replies. Now you'll see dozens of Bluechecks spamming memes or gross statements before you get to any substance, which inevitably has lower engagement.
Too many smart people have been turned away from the platform and it just doesn't generate the quality of discussion it used to. Already in the communities I care about I'm finding vastly more substance on BlueSky.