2026-04-09 17:48 UTC
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@NekoKoneko@lemmy.world 2026-04-09 18:04
> I feel like the EFF’s messaging is just not going to get through to anyone still on Twitter. The problem is that the fundamental catch-22 of social networks is that the content and the users reinforce each other. Self-hating/regretting Twitter/X users exist, but they are there because there are network effects, including organizations who still also use it, they are not willing to give up. Similar organizations are there because the users are still there. And yes, I do think they still see the people they want because of follows/subscriptions, even if alt-right fascism is also being thrown into their feed by the algorithm. It sucks so many people haven't left yet, but that's why every choice to leave is worth celebrating, because it breaks down the long-term network effects every time, even at the cost of short-term value to the users or orgs.
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@FreeBooteR69@lemmy.ca 2026-04-09 18:07
Right people need to understand the algorithm is biased and the company is going to prioritize it's world view over the average persons.