The "algorithm" in social media discussions contexts on HN refers to an algorithm that is optimized to keep your eyeballs on the site. It does not refer to a du

The "algorithm" in social media discussions contexts on HN refers to an algorithm that is optimized to keep your eyeballs on the site. It does not refer to a dumb algorithm that is showing all posts in chronological order. The notable difference is that no one considers the latter harmful. Undesirable, maybe, but not actively harmful.