Exactly. These metrics are supposed to help filter for "quality", but popularity isn't that great as a proxy for quality, and the metrics have the side effect

Exactly. These metrics are supposed to help filter for "quality", but popularity isn't that great as a proxy for quality, and the metrics have the side effect of turning social interaction into a constant status competition. https://xcancel.com/AliceFromQueens/status/1128035633727930370 https://xcancel.com/AliceFromQueens/status/11280356337279303...