Seems like the feeds are more active and I’m not hitting things with 3 upvotes 20 minutes into my scroll. Did Connect change something, did Lemmy or are we just seeing some population increase from Boost?

  • can@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    8·
    1 year ago

    I think of those as predatory algorithms. Tailored for engagement/screen-time based on everything they know specifically about you

    • willya@lemmyf.ukEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      I do to, but don’t you think when most people say “algorithm” these days that’s what they’re referring to?

      • can@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        3·
        1 year ago

        I think they do. I’m not* a prescriptivist but things are going to get confusing. We’re going to need terms for when we want to be specific.