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Re:Google and Facebook Have Failed Us by kashprime on Tuesday October 03, 2017 @12:46AM (#15390227)
It would be trivial for FB and Google to allow tailoring of feeds. Even keyword exclusions or subject filters would be a huge step-up from the gamified engagement-getting monster that we have now.
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Re:Google and Facebook Have Failed Us by pjc50 on Tuesday October 03, 2017 @06:57AM (#15391503)
Yes - which is why they won't do it. Like out-of-order feeds, where engagement conflicts with usefulness they'll pick engagement and ad views every time.
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Re:Google and Facebook Have Failed Us by teaneedz on Tuesday October 03, 2017 @07:46AM (#15391713)
I'm ready to walk away from all algorithmically sorted feeds.

I'm tired of the ad tech kool aid that causes PMs + execs to consistently put UX and users in last place.

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Re:Google and Facebook Have Failed Us by yosito on Tuesday October 03, 2017 @06:49AM (#15391476)
This is more of a political challenge than a technical one. One that I'd say is worth fighting for.
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