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Re:Facebook removed the news feed algorithm in an experiment by hn_throwaway_99 on Wednesday October 27, 2021 @04:16PM (#29018561)
100% agree. In addition, look at their metrics. When it comes to "meaningful social interaction", calling Uncle Joey a stupid ass because he posted another semi-racist Obama meme is the same as telling Cousin Jane you like her baby pics.

I should HOPE "meaningful social interactions" go down with a reverse-chron, friends-only feed.

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Re:Facebook removed the news feed algorithm in an experiment by sam0x17 on Wednesday October 27, 2021 @05:03PM (#29019097)
Aren't those both equally meaningless? Maybe this is why I don't participate in social media anymore XD
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Re:Facebook removed the news feed algorithm in an experiment by strken on Wednesday October 27, 2021 @06:07PM (#29019704)
They might do sentiment analysis, in which case you'd have to put thinly veiled sarcasm in your reply to Uncle Joey to be counted.
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