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Being 10% the size of your largest rival in 2 years when they're practically a monopoly in the space is actually fairly impressive.
That just means having an /r/all for the platform that utilises their own algorithm with weighted content based on who they believe is going to be better for generating growth.
Their biggest problem with user retention is probably that new users don't follow people who put out enough interesting content to make people stick to the platform. They follow a few people they know or like but they're not generating enough content.
This also contrasts with something like tiktok, which is pretty much all fyp (for you page) based on their hidden algorithms assessing what you like based on how long you view the content etc. Fyp is probably a stronger example of what Bluesky could be doing to fill the gap but their algo needs to be good and I don't think any other tech company online has ever had something as good as tiktok's algos. They are scary good once they learn you.
Having an optional FYP that isn't central to the platform sounds pretty great. I'd like a way to reset the algorithm though.
It'll be central imo, FYP will be default landing page and then a feed of solely the content you follow will be a separate page, just like tiktok. They'll mix in your followed content into your FYP though in order to reduce the likelihood of you using the other feed.
Under most circumstances I would totally agree, but the amount of people that saw Xitter turn into a Nazi site but went back to it anyway is so distressing to me.