• cmgvd3lw
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    12 hours ago

    Bluesky maybe, but algorithms are the pillar of anything digitally interactive. But manipulative ones are discouraged here.

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      11 hours ago

      Yeah I understand some basic need. Like. Feeds are updated. But not this ‘imma track everything you click or say or do’ then profile you and funnel trash to you.

      I do get there is some nuance in there. I just knee-jerked thinking we are already moving back toward what we try to get away from.

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        11 hours ago

        OP here — my aim with this post was to help others understand what’s behind “the algorithm” and help others create their own customizations.

        I definitely did not mean to do anything that will regress us towards the vibe of billionaire-controlled platforms. If you think there’s a better way to phrase things that highlights transparency and getting away from the black boxes that run most mainstream platforms, very open to feedback!!

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          10 hours ago

          Some days I put true effort into checking things deeper. Sometimes I’m more ‘cursory’ looking. Usually I try not to comment without looking to avoid this exact situation.

          However. Foot meet mouth. Your post is great and I simply didn’t read it deeper before commenting. I apologize medhir.