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Re:TikTok preparing for U.S. shut-off on Sunday by le-mark on Wednesday January 15, 2025 @10:05AM (#42711617)
Recently I’ve been imaging a world where social media algorithms were tuned to help people instead of “driving engagement” with ever more outrage bait. Oh you’re watching clips about machining and by your data profile you’re an uneducated adult? Here are some trade school, financial assistance, and self help links to nudge you toward a better life! What a world that would be.
Re:TikTok preparing for U.S. shut-off on Sunday by prisenco on Wednesday January 15, 2025 @10:57AM (#42712467)
Doesn't China's national TikTok equivalent do that?

I'm fine with going back to 100% chronological feeds. Show events as they happen and don't put a hand on the scale.

That's how social networks usually build their base then they switch to an algorithmic feed to satisfy advertisers once their user base is big enough.

Re:TikTok preparing for U.S. shut-off on Sunday by tsunamifury on Wednesday January 15, 2025 @12:01PM (#42713619)
“We will teach you to be free”