this post was submitted on 21 Aug 2023
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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.
What's the story for Lemmy then? With no corporate interests behind the scenes, what metrics is Lemmy using to sort?
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.
Thanks for the link!