Yes, 'The Algorithm' REALLY IS Like That

[Scribe]

I'd say that's just a "feature" of modern social media. Social media started with BBS systems, in the pre-Internet days.

Thing is, we all know the difference, unless one has willfully ignored the obvious for the last what 8 plus year?

As the saying goes, don't piss on my leg and tell me it's raining.

 

[Scribe]

So BlueSky is not social media?

Within the context of this thread, the OP, and the linked article?

I don't know, not on it, won't be on it.

 

[Morrus]

Within the context of this thread, the OP, and the linked article?

I don't know, not on it, won't be on it.

By your definition it is not social media.

By my definition, and the dictionary’s definition, it is definitely social media.

 

[SableWyvern]

Predatory algorithms implemented to confuse, enrage, divide, and socially engineer western society?

So Facebook only became social media after the algorithm reached a certain threshold of toxicity, and if the problems with the algorithm were fixed, it would cease to be social media?

What was Facebook prior to this point, and what would it theoretically be afterwards, if not social media?

 

[Scribe]

By your definition it is not social media.

By my definition, and the dictionary’s definition, it is definitely social media.

Fantastic. Now I know.

 

[Scribe]

So Facebook only became social media after the algorithm reached a certain threshold of toxicity, and if the problems with the algorithm were fixed, it would cease to be social media?

What was Facebook prior to this point, and what would it theoretically be afterwards, if not social media?

Without pushing content? Without pushing contacts? Without pushing ads? Without controlling the narrative and attempting to influence the population?

A family bulletin board.

 

[SableWyvern]

Without pushing content? Without pushing contacts? Without pushing ads? Without controlling the narrative and attempting to influence the population?

A family bulletin board.

Fair enough; I can see the internal consistency in your position. As long as you understand that these personal definitions aren't shared by the majority of people and are not going to be conducive to clear communication on the topic.

 

[Scribe]

Fair enough; I can see the internal consistency in your position. As long as you understand that these personal definitions aren't shared by the majority of people and are not going to be conducive to clear communication on the topic.

Yeah, I'm not concerned with people pretending to be unable to see the difference between a message board and Twitter.

 

[SableWyvern]

Yeah, I'm not concerned with people pretending to be unable to see the difference between a message board and Twitter.

Nobody's disputing the difference. They're disputing the words you've chosen to use to label the differences.

 

[Scribe]

Nobody's disputing the difference. They're disputing the words you've chosen to use to label the differences.

OK. I find calling a message board and Twitter both social media, about as helpful as saying Water and Molten Steel are both liquids, but hey, carry on.