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Re:Bluesky Is Not Decentralized by squarefoot on Saturday October 26, 2024 @07:22AM (#41954083)
That's so true. Could we then use a new word, say malgorithm to denote algorithms that don't work in the interests of users? Just as with we did with malware?

btw: The Malgorithm does actually exist, and ironically is the name of a electronic music device that applies bit-crushing (undersampling and/or bit resolution reduction) effect to audio signals, that is, it mostly makes the signal sound worse although it can be used creatively, which however occurs very rarely in pop music.

Re:Bluesky Is Not Decentralized by lifthrasiir on Saturday October 26, 2024 @07:25AM (#41954091)
I think the "user-uncontrolled" or possibly "user-oblivious" algorithm (if you believe that the mere controllability is not enough) is a clear enough term.