Adam ConoverDec 19, 2022
I haven't posted much on Mastodon yet, but I've noticed my posts here have gotten as much engagement as they would have on Twitter, despite the fact that I have 1/100th of the followers here. Wondering what to credit that to: Non-algorithmic timeline, less people to follow and therefore more attention paid to each post, and a friendlier atmosphere. Most likely, all three!
Show threadEthan J. A. SchoonoverDec 19, 2022

@adamconover Same experience. My engagement numbers on twitter declined after the purchase. Why? No idea. I was still doing the same thing there as always (nerdy content). Mastodon engagement has been MUCH higher relatively.

I'm wondering if it's also the self-selected early adopters are also generally more likely to engage.

Show threadAphrodite (recharging)

@ethanschoonover @adamconover

Well my suggestion is that it’s the differences in how the algorithms work.

Commercial social media algorithms increase controversy. QTing on The Foul Site and đŸ˜¡ in the Zuckerverse are signs of controversy that the AI algos spot and rev up. AI Algos push people into bubbles with people with less in common.

Mastodon’s #HumanAlgorithm is simple: friends sharing cool things with friends. I trust my friends & if they say something’s cool I’ll give it a look.

Dec 25, 2022 at 4:34pmWeb