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In reply to the discussion: Facebook stands with Qanon and MTG [View all]Sympthsical
(9,099 posts)24. Someday, someone, somewhere will explain how algorithms work to the internet outrage machine
There are tens to hundreds of millions of posts on FB every day. There is no humanly physical way for moderators to read and react to every single post reported. Instead, the system uses an algorithm, searches for keywords, etc. I imagine the initial post received a flood of reports from disgruntled right-wingers. All the automated software saw was a lot of outrage about a transgender issue. It took the post down. Once it was brought to an actual human's attention, it was put back up.
The end.
It doesn't mean, "FB hates transgendered people and loves fascism!"
FFS.
Put the pitchforks down. It's just software. Give the humans ten seconds to correct the errors before reaching for the molotovs.
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TheBlackAdder
Feb 2021
#49
Yes, exactly. Paying attention only to your individual "feed" misses the bigger picture
Maven
Feb 2021
#33
Same. Yes, they're "blocking" can seem arbitrary at times. But i see TONS of RW stuff blocked too
oldsoftie
Feb 2021
#43
Someday, someone, somewhere will explain how algorithms work to the internet outrage machine
Sympthsical
Feb 2021
#24
I hate Facebook.......................have never had a account.......because one POS
turbinetree
Feb 2021
#27
I have been on FB for years and am getting increasingly disgusted with them.
FlyingPiggy
Feb 2021
#40
We are de-volving at a rapid rate. Incivility is being amplified and hate speech normalized.
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2021
#41