@godlessmom
_We_ are the algorithm. Boosts, replies and favourites make posts appear in trending.

When we # posts, #Hashtag_Lore say, we let other people find it, alas not across all servers.

When we boost, people in our timezone see it.

When we reply, people may see an interesting conversation and stick their nose in.

And liking is a trend push and also is nice to get. "Good Post!"

There are boost groups too like @noun @a.gup.pe (no space) which boost anything they're tagged in!