The influencer we should all blame is Al Gorithm, who actively promotes controversial topics because "engagement" is more important than "facts".
I wish every social network was as block-happy as Bluesky.
I wish every social network was as block-happy as Bluesky.
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But a video that nobody interacts with dies. Thumbs down? Boosts visibility because it's engagement. Comment saying they're wrong? Engagement, boosts video. Share it to show how dumb it is? Engagement, gets pushed.
Zero engagement? No push. Block without mercy.
1690s, "Arabic system of computation," from French algorithme, from Medieval Latin algorismus, a mangled transliteration of Arabic al-Khwarizmi "native of Khwarazm" (modern Khiva in Uzbekistan).
1. Unrelated to the matter being considered.
2. Not related, not applicable, unimportant, not connected.
3. Having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue.