I actually disagree with that. It’s theoretically possible to have quality and quantity at the same time. But to do so, it can’t be based on an engagement algorithm, because engagement typically correlates with low quality posts.

This is why you’ll never see quality and quantity together from a profit-seeking platform - they are incentivized to shovel you low quality stuff that’s highly engaging.

[–] moitoi@feddit.de 3 points 11 months ago (4 children)

Algorithms doesn't change much. Back in the days when we used mostly forums, and chats, and... all without algorithms, we had the same trend with quality and quantity. The quality went lower with the number of people using them. The small niche forum maintained the quality and for some are still up. The biggest quickly shrink.

The same applied to the first social media and the newer.

[–] pennomi@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago (3 children)

An algorithm that prioritizes quality (instead of engagement) DOES change it though. Let’s not pretend that all algorithms are the same.

[–] Dee@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

Let’s not pretend that all algorithms are the same.

But if we don't, how can we act superior to people who use algorithm based platforms? /s

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