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by Brakenshire 1323 days ago
The AT protocol I was looking at the other day has a concept of choosing your own algorithm to aggregate content. I think that’s an important option in order for a dominant platform to be useful to society.

I think the submission is exactly wrong, the culture of an online space is heavily linked to the technology of the platform, interlinked with its business model.
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the_other 1323 days ago
> the culture of an online space is heavily linked to the technology of the platform, interlinked with its business model.

This is really nicely phrased.

Rather than thinking the OP is wrong, I think this should be another bullet point within their post.

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runlevel1 1323 days ago
I'd like to think making the platform a more positive, constructive place would improve engagement and therefore be compatible with their business model.

However, I confess I'm leaning towards the more cynical outcome.

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