I’ve seen that kind of argument before and I understand it, but I can’t agree. I think it’s not the majority that makes the site bad, it’s a ridiculously small minority, driven by the site’s algorithm to be highly visible, that creates a vicious circle where more people become polarized (as a reaction but also to gain visibility and relevance).
A site like Bluesky, with its investors and shareholders, will sooner or later fall into the same thing, Mastodon could be the place to leave that tiny group of crazies in their own secluded space. It would be a gain for society but I think the window of opportunity is closing.
I’ve seen that kind of argument before and I understand it, but I can’t agree. I think it’s not the majority that makes the site bad, it’s a ridiculously small minority, driven by the site’s algorithm to be highly visible, that creates a vicious circle where more people become polarized (as a reaction but also to gain visibility and relevance).
A site like Bluesky, with its investors and shareholders, will sooner or later fall into the same thing, Mastodon could be the place to leave that tiny group of crazies in their own secluded space. It would be a gain for society but I think the window of opportunity is closing.