[downsplat]

> that doesn't address the discovery problem.

The real problem is the expectation of immediate discovery. People have gotten used to "give me something new now", and the algorithm complies but then quality is low.

Slow, organic discovery is where it's at. Seed your feed by following people you already know, then slowly add other people you come across. If your feed is half empty for weeks, that's a feature, not a bug.

[spartanatreyu]

This is exactly why mastodon is so useful.

It doesn't have an algorithm, it only shows you who you follow in chronological order.

It's not for profit, so it isn't trying to drive engagement. Chasing engagement just leads to feeds full of spam, clickbait and ragebait.