Some social media users and lawmakers say chronological feeds are healthier. A new study found that Facebook and Instagram users who were forced to see time-ranked posts turned to TikTok instead.

Meta conducted an experiment where thousands of users were shown chronological feeds on Facebook and Instagram for three months. Users of the chronological feeds engaged less with the platforms and were more likely to use competitors like YouTube and TikTok. This suggests that users prefer algorithmically ranked feeds that show them more relevant content, even though some argue chronological feeds provide more transparency. While the experiment found that chronological feeds exposed users to more political and untrustworthy content, it did not significantly impact their political views or behaviors. The researchers note that a permanent switch to chronological feeds could produce different results, but this study provides only a glimpse into the issue.

I think this is bullshit. I exclusively scroll Lemmy in new mode. I scroll I see a post I already have seen. Then I leave. That doesn’t mean I hate it, I’m just done!

  • nothacking
    20·
    11 months ago

    Facebook want enraged users, enraged users are engaged users. They don’t care about mental health or enjoyment, just how long you stay on Facebook.

    • Whirlybird@aussie.zone
      3·
      11 months ago

      Facebook Insert media company name here want enraged users, enraged users are engaged users. They don’t care about mental health or enjoyment, just how long you stay on Facebook Insert media company name here.

      FTFY. It’s not just facebook, it’s literally all media that relies on views/clicks. They do it because it works. Saying they don’t care about “enjoyment” is a bit silly though, since even if people are “enraged” they are enjoying it in a sense, hence why they keep doing it. You don’t keep doing something you don’t enjoy just so you can be angry.