Will we see feed-algorithms-as-a-service (FAAAS) someday? Whereby any FC client allows the user to select their preferred algo from a list of open-source options published in a standard format to GitHub.

Various algos would offer followers only, followers + their followers, language-specific, zero-censorship, OGs, etc

I call this idea the "feed marketplace" as opposed to "feed-as-a-service" which is what @openrank and others are doing. 

The challenge building a "choose your algorithm" is that the most interesting feeds are no longer just "algorithms" or fancy SQL queries.

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differentiated feeds also make things confusing

The only problem is externality pricing.

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Figuring out why your post did well

Figuring out why you saw a post and which algorithm you prefer ￼￼

Then retention is an issue for the platform if their users choose bad defaults

Agree with the latter, ie it’s hard to assess feed quality. 

The former is a feature not a bug imo. Ie. many diverse algos just makes it harder for engagement farmers to optimize.