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submitted 2 years ago by WatTyler to c/programming@beehaw.org

Hello all,

Wanted to open a discussion on Lemmy's post sorting options right now. I don't have any experience with implementing this type of thing but right now the algorithm appears... Off? For example, 'Active' gives me a lot of posts over a day old but 'Hot' may as well be 'New' i.e. more recent posts with little engagement.

I don't know if it's due to Lemmy still picking up steam or a fundamental flaw with the algorithm. Like I said, I'm really curious to hear the opinions of those more knowledgeable.

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[-] oxideSeven@sh.itjust.works 22 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)
[-] Kushan@beehaw.org 18 points 2 years ago

I'm aware, what I am getting at is that there's multiple "Right" answers to solving what is essentially a very difficult problem.

[-] netwren@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

I see this as a really clear win over the likes of Reddit and Facebook of making the algorithm more understandable to users so they see WHY they're being fed the information they're getting.

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