mekka okereke Jul 28, 2023

If we pretend that the only options are:

1) Chronological feed
2) Algorithmic feed where a company chooses the algorithm and objective function

And we pretend that "Share of time is a perfect metric for happiness," then this might make sense.

But... time spent isn't a perfect metric for happiness, and there is another option: 3) Algorithmic feed where the user has more control of the algorithm and objective function.

Eg, chronological *is* an algorithmic feed!🙂🙃

https://www.wired.com/story/meta-just-proved-people-hate-chronological-feeds/

Meta Just Proved People Hate Chronological Feeds

Some social media users and lawmakers say chronological feeds are healthier. A new study found that Facebook and Instagram users who were forced to see time-ranked posts turned to TikTok instead.

WIRED
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@mekkaokereke

"Our lives are controlled by an algorithm, man. It's just chronological."

I'm not opposed to an algo we control, but we have to decide what we're using these systems for. If it's personal entertainment, use whatever you want. Who cares. If there's a social importance to what humans are collectively thinking about, if we think about the big picture, I am not a fan of any person or corporation having too much influence over that.

https://liberal.city/@wjmaggos/110072888719825265

william.maggos (@[email protected])

Marketing sucks, but I think we're failing to push the "unique selling proposition" (ugh) of the #fediverse. So many kinds of social media exist, but this place is about "attention democracy". We are "decentralized boosts with dialogue". That the best art, info and ideas go viral, as decided by everyone collectively. No gatekeepers or advantages for advertisers. It embraces journalism's ideals. It's why it matters at a cultural level. It should be the focus of future development and our message.

Liberal City
Jul 28, 2023 at 1:43pmWeb