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jeffbee
on April 16, 2022
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Twitter Should Open Up the Algorithm
I also do not understand the theory that the order of presentation is necessitated by advertising. Adverts are inserted into the 2nd position regardless of how the feed is ordered.
baggy_trough
on April 16, 2022
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It's more like the social network can use the algorithm to surface clickbait or whatever drives their metrics.
jeffbee
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You're discussing some hypothetical.
Actual Twitter
just sells the 2nd position in the feed for targeted adverts. That's it. Nothing fancy.
baggy_trough
on April 16, 2022
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Incorrect. Twitter has been pushing its ghastly “Home” on those who prefer “Latest Tweets” for a while.
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