• steltek@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    The choice between “Algorithm” and “Chronological” is a false dichotomy. Lemmy has several choices and the default for me is “active”, not chronological. And why can’t I have multiple separate streams of subscriptions by a grouping of my choice?

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      1 year ago

      The essay is not about suggesting a dichotomy. The article is about how corporations sort their content feeds based on maximizing profitability, and the subsequent consequences that result for the end user (humans) in the form of endless distractions.

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        1 year ago

        What’s the story for Lemmy then? With no corporate interests behind the scenes, what metrics is Lemmy using to sort?

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          Lemmy devs actually publish their goals/methods for “hot” and “active” sorting here. You may find it of value!

          The important difference, imo, is that Fediverse users have final say over the sorting of their own feeds. Reddit/Twitter/etc prioritize engagement, not actual value added to the user.

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      They specifically held up lemmy as a good option and example of the way things should be…