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While still algorithmic, a strictly chronological timeline is not really manipulatable, at least not in the same way
by ImJamal 2y ago
While still algorithmic, a strictly chronological timeline is not really manipulatable, at least not in the same way
- Nasrudith 2y agoSpamming is the trivial way to manipulate chronological feeds. It is so bad that they need active moderation or ranking to prevent a board from going into a state of absolute uselessness.
- ImJamal 2y agoI haven't used Facebook in 15 years, but I don't recall spam being a problem. I saw my friend's posts and replies by people who are friends with my friend. That model may not work with all social media, but as far as I remember it worked for Facebook.
- tincholio 2y agoFriends' posts are a tiny fraction of what you see on FB nowadays.