@ethanschoonover@mastodon.social
2023-03-17 22:56 UTC
Not wanting “algorithms” on mastodon’s feed because TWTR uses coersive algorithms is like not wanting to use any math because capitalism uses math.
Stop conflating bad, manipulative use of algorithms w/the general use of (open/visible) algorithms for personal control over data you see.
Chronological display IS AN ALGORITHM.
Mastodon’s feed ISN’T JUST CHRONOLOGY (it has filters, algos re boost freq, etc).
Mastodon’s feed could be a LOT better.
I WANT an algorithmic view I can adjust!
tiny 🧵
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@ethanschoonover@mastodon.social 2023-03-17 23:01
For example: If I like a lot of posts from someone, I would love for that person's posts to be visible more frequently in my feed so I don't miss them! I'd also like a setting that allows me to control that to an extent. Even if just on/off. I really want people to stop fetishizing "chronological display." It is not always the best view (and sometimes it's the worst, depending on your needs in the moment). Algorithms are not evil. Treating them as such is imprecise at best. tiny 🧵