I think it’s just so much better of a system where you get to pick your interests(communities) and see everyone inputs and opinions instead of a random feed or picking a few accounts to follow and only see their opinions

Is it engagement? Does Reddit really have any less engagement than Twitter or Instagram?

  • superduperpirate@lemmy.worldEnglish
    9·
    7 hours ago

    They care about engagement more than user preferences. They don’t care about content you want to see, they want to show you content that makes it hard for you to tear your eyes away, so they can show you more ads in between engagement bait.

  • Zak@lemmy.world
    2·
    5 hours ago

    Does Reddit really have any less engagement than Twitter or Instagram?

    Yes, and no, respectively, according to Statista.

    I think the more algorithmic platforms are trying to maximize performance for users who shut off their critical thinking and consume whatever they get, especially ads. Something more forum-like doesn’t fit that model.

  • Miller@lemmy.world
    5·
    6 hours ago

    If you think the large social media platforms are in the business of public service I have a bridge I can sell you.