As much as I like the idea of algorithmic choice, I think it’s a comfortable illusion.
Imagine asking a person which burger they’d rather have: this healthier one that’s not as tasty? Or this ...
Everyone has their own affinity and preferences. It's one of the reasons why different people gravitate towards different social media networks. Some algorithms reprioritize News links while others promote them. Some favor long-from content. Most favor whatever genre of content the user interacted with most.
Nostr clients should offer a marketplace of algorithms or the choice of no algorithm at all. They all have their advantages depending on what you prefer. The current, no algorithm, everything chronological model means you're going to miss stuff if you're not on here all the time. Some people are ok with that. Some are not.
Nostr clients should offer a marketplace of algorithms or the choice of no algorithm at all. They all have their advantages depending on what you prefer. The current, no algorithm, everything chronological model means you're going to miss stuff if you're not on here all the time. Some people are ok with that. Some are not.
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