[fn1]

> If feels to me that FB is mega coorp where the people in it want to do better but the machine is so much bigger than the people in it they are currently lost on how to do it

Maybe it's just that the whole concept - Algorithmic curation of content, instead of human editors - is flawed and impossible to fix. Maybe YouTube has the exact same problem only fewer clearnames and a higher barrier-to-entry (no text posts).

How can one ever assume that it's possible to design an algorithm which hands every individual a customized newspaper that is "good for him".

[reynard_le_faux]

It's not like traditional newspapers/outlets are good for people. Not necessarily the algorithms fault.

[fn1]

It's really not comparable since nobody knows the extreme outliers the algorithms produce, that are out there. For newspapers we know them.

[searchableguy]

No. That would be repressive and quickly invite censorship from influential people and state.

Better solution: Limit freemium model on anti-competitive basis for software services.

If facebook and instagram stops being free, I would think a huge portion of consumer base will quickly reconsider the value it provides them and alternative companies will have more chance to enter in the market when there is more leveling.

[sokoloff]

Are Facebook or Instagram even freemium? I think of them as being ad-supported in primary business model.

[searchableguy]

It will include free too. In general, I think they should add some barrier to entry and force platforms to provide an ad free way to consume media.