JD Long ✅Dec 16, 2022

algorithmic choices I would like to experiment with in my mastodon feed:

1. show me boosts, but hide any particular boost that I've seen more than 2 times

2. show me responses in context of the thread... i.e. no click needed to figure out the context

3. not strictly part of the feed logic, but I'd love quote toots. Because I want to boost but with some context around why I find something interesting

Show threadJD Long ✅Dec 16, 2022
4. if someone I follow is getting lots of discussion from other folks I follow, I'd like that post to bubble up my feed. Notice the emphasis on doing this only if the engagement is in my network
Show threadJD Long ✅Dec 16, 2022

I mention these because I think Twitter has anchored us in a false dichotomy: reverse chronological or high engagement rage posts. Those aren't the only two choices. There's an infinite number of smaller choices that could possibly (need experimentation) make my feed better.

so my largest request would be that there be an experimental platform for experimenting with feed sorting algos. And have that logic able to be exported by a user and shared. Could drive interesting innovation

Show threadJoe Wasserman
@Cmastication A tool like this exists! https://sciences.social/@JoeWasserman/109524199352967517
Joe Wasserman (@[email protected])

The closest thing to an algorithmic timeline for Mastodon is @[email protected] 's Mastodon Digest - an open source python tool that delivers posts from your timeline. With customizable algorithm options! https://github.com/hodgesmr/mastodon_digest

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Dec 16, 2022 at 4:06pmWeb