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by leesec 1324 days ago
>Conducting psychological experiments on users without consent

This is a really malicious way to describe showing two users the same button but in different locations

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Yeah, because that's definitely what folks are concerned with. A/B testing of button locations, and not feed algorithms designed to manipulate users.
Oh come on, you know that's not what he is talking about. He is talking about algorithmic engagement-keeping.