Low Quality FactsWhats that you say, favoriting a post is functionally useless because there's no algorithm on Mastodon?
Tell that to my instant gratification addicted lizard brain that's getting hit with a tidal wave of dopamine every time my phone vibrates.
Eugen Rochko@lowqualityfacts Favouriting a public post makes it appear higher on the explore page, same as a boost, as long as the author is opted-in...
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@Gargron Thank you for the information captain, I promise that I will try my best to lower the quality for my next post.
jordan
volkrisFolks donât like to admit it, but even âshow the most recent post firstâ is an algorithm.
Yes, #fediverse has algorithms.
The question is whether we want choices of better ones or not.
@volkris @Gargron @lowqualityfacts i have a dream of an open standard for content sorting. some kind of limited structured query language for content on timelines. maybe we could even subscribe to our favorite "Hot" and "For You" algorithms and actually be able to see what they're doing with some transparency.
I think the key is for different interfaces to offer users choices to pick what algorithm they want. Iâm all about empowering users to get the experience they want.
It doesnât even have to be standardized. Mastodon could offer one set of options while another platform offers a different set.
valkraider 
@volkris @wagesj45 @Gargron @lowqualityfacts Algorithm is such an overused and under-understood word. As you mentioned - most people donât get - any method of sorting uses an algorithm. :)