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Re:Facebook relies on editors' judgment for trending news fe... by spenvo on Thursday May 12, 2016 @06:35PM (#11687349)
Facebook's opaque blend of personalized algos and editorial decision-making means it can never be truly pinned down on what it shows you
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Re:Facebook relies on editors' judgment for trending news fe... by arcticfox on Thursday May 12, 2016 @07:05PM (#11687478)
How are you so sure [1] is promoted? That would be a HUGE scandal if it was. IMO, bigger than this trending topics issue.
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Re:Facebook relies on editors' judgment for trending news fe... by spenvo on Thursday May 12, 2016 @07:37PM (#11687582)
Hey, there isn't any way for me to be sure -- after some digging -- looks like a "sponsored" label is necessary [0] -- i've amended my comment.

[0] - https://www.facebook.com/business/help/community/question/?i...

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