The Discover feed is pretty terrible, and I am not sure how to guide the algorithm to make it better.
I know I can use various lists, but I really want a feed that includes serendipity, trends, and a broader set of topics than the one that I follow but isn't full of noise. How do you get that?
I know I can use various lists, but I really want a feed that includes serendipity, trends, and a broader set of topics than the one that I follow but isn't full of noise. How do you get that?
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But yes, while some decent posts make it into discover, there’s a lot of junk (e.g. shallow political engagement bait, fake space photos). I just keep blocking them.
https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:q6gjnaw2blty4crticxkmujt/feed/my-followers
The only way forwards will be sharing trusted topic based user lists.
I also post Concert clips - anything Music is great.
Basically, i need help 🤪
It's also possible to allow anyone who posts with a special emoji or hashtag in the feed, but then some of it might not be relevant.
I’m trying to put artists i like in this one space - but i have no idea if this is the best way to go about it…
It might be more diverse, showing less of who I follow, but that's it, on my behalf at least.
It didn’t increase the posts that I actually found interesting though.
My only hope is Substack. The long form keeps away the digital hoi polloi.
Twitter, Bsky, Reddit will still contain good ideas and "breaking news", but drowned in anti-intellectual garbage and political hatred.
I’ve had some luck getting more relevant content mixed in by exploring search results for broad terms like “philosophy.”
Wish it could be more of the serendipity you mention tho.
e.g. What's Warm, What's Reposted, Liked By Follows
Wonder also if you can get Claude to code a feed up for you that meets your needs?
But I totally agree that we need better algorithmic feeds of this type
unless you mean, like. opinions.
Also, searching for starter packs relating to your interests helps.
When u do see a post that u enjoy, be sure to ask to see more like it.
It def is a process of curating.
to your X