Eric P. Rhodes
@epr
A brief analysis of the effects of removing "reply bumping" from Warpcast based on a review of the document shared by @kenny. → The removal of reply bumping has clearly affected both comment velocity and the quality of user interactions. → The removal of reply bumping has led to a noticeable shift in user behavior, with more isolated exchanges, fewer multi-user conversations, and a rise in broadcast-style activity. → While algorithmic and product tweaks are being made, they haven't restored previous interaction levels before Feb. 2024, indicating a need for further changes to encourage meaningful engagement. → Warpcast risks becoming more of a consumer-producer platform that’s transactional in nature, previously exacerbated in part by the tipping meta. This shift has further reduced conversational depth, and it will need to address this trend if it aims to build stronger community connections.
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Eric P. Rhodes
@epr
the document was written by @yesyes. a fantastic analytical look at the whole situation.
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kenny 🎩
@kenny
solid breakdown! ty for sharing
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voke 🌻🦚
@vokes
Multi-user conversations! I have been thinking about this lately, only I didn't have a term for it. I was used to jumping in on conversations between mutuals or between a mutual and their mutual and vice versa. I wondered why I don't see that here. Farcaster feels very stiff on engagement
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