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Discuss https://x.com/jacobandreou/status/1832665444651880628

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Imo he’s right that users don’t want to choose their algo

That doesn’t mean the user’s ability to choose isn’t extremely important

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i regret the wording i chose there. i meant *most* users don't care

my assumption is mostly anecdotal and based on my usage of X where i outside of the for you feed i only use lists occasionally (specifically during sports events). feels more like a power user feature

why wouldn't they? haven't seen this falsified (or verified) so it's still an assumption, no? which is cool, but what's the underlying reason you think? assuming there's 0 friction i.e, 1-2 clicks

Everyone needs a default, but if you can choose your algo (like the AT protocol offered in theory) it would be much better. I would choose one that does away with all the invisible power badge disadvantages in an instant. An open source client with pluggable algos and storage FTW.

I think there could be a proper use interface for it.  some scroll bars to "tune" it maybe. If you don't like it, change it. If you don't care, keep defaults. A lot of people won't care, but we should all be able to opt out of mind control.

arent the consumers the users??
i think the best consumer product is one that allows consumer opinions

exactly why i said this
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