loopsDec 21
Account Suggestions that prioritize what you like and who your friends follow — not just based on follower counts.
Hide suggestions you don't want. The algorithm adapts to you.
This is discovery done right.

Shipping soon to mobile & web 🚀

Source: https://github.com/joinloops/loops-server/blob/main/app/Services/AccountSuggestionService.php#L184

#Loops #AccountSuggestions #SmartDiscovery
Show threadDNKrupinski 🧡🏴‍☠️Dec 21

@loops Can i block this "service" at all?

The #Fediverse is the #service without any #algorithms you have to struggle with!

Show threadJürgen 𐐘Dec 21
@dnkrupinski
Why would you? If you don’t use Loops you are not using its algorithms.
@loops
Show threadDNKrupinski 🧡🏴‍☠️

@juergen @loops

I thought we were trying to establish services in the Fediverse that focus on people and not algorithms? If I want algorithms, advertising, and all the other bad stuff, then I'll stick with the TechBros from the US!

Dec 21 at 8:18pmWeb
Show threadJürgen 𐐘Dec 21

@dnkrupinski
Just saying if you don’t like it, don’t use it.
There is no definition in the Activity Pub specifications that forbid algorithms.
Just a neutral pov.

@loops

Show threadJürgen 𐐘Dec 21

@dnkrupinski
Btw. you already using a Fediverse SW using algorithms similar to what @dansup wants to achieve:

Goto Trending->Profiles on your Mastodon Instance and you see profiles suggested to you. This is an algorithm.

@loops

Show threadDNKrupinski 🧡🏴‍☠️Dec 21

@juergen @dansup @loops

I **have to** go there to get … – I do not.

Just implement things without the need to opt-out just with the need to opt-in.

Show threadJürgen 𐐘Dec 21
@dnkrupinski
Then read first what is proposed for loops it is exactly the same. Have you had the same complaints mentioned to the Mastodon team?
Show threadDNKrupinski 🧡🏴‍☠️Dec 21
@juergen Do i have to do this? Have a nice day, stay healthy!
Show threadJürgen 𐐘Dec 21
@dnkrupinski no you don’t have to. But sometimes it is just fair to be fair.
Show threadbh4techDec 22
@dnkrupinski @juergen @dansup @loops The "For You feed"(algorithm) is opt-in on loops, because by default you are shown the "Local" timeline(at least on the web), so if you don't want algorithm, don't opt-in to the "For You" timeline.
Show threadDNKrupinski 🧡🏴‍☠️Dec 21

@juergen @loops

I didn't claim that there were any prohibitions on algorithms in ActivityPub. I thought we had a consensus that services in the Fediverse are not algorithm-driven because these services are made for people and not for anything else... by everyone who uses ActivityPub.
We don't need a new/another TikTok, we don't need a new/another Instagram, and we don't need another/new Threads. What we need are real services by people for people without algorithms, without SEO, without advertising, etc.