pull down to refresh

221 sats \ 6 replies \ @NovaRift 22 Jul \ on: how do you describe SN to people? AskSN
Open source, The only place with a decent user base that doesn't hoot for AI generated content and actually values real human interaction is evident in the number of zaps you receive. It's a pay2post platform where you feel like a user and not a product. There are no algorithms and no annoying advertisements. They genuinely care about your feedback and users share a lot of things on territories (it's like sub reddit which you create by paying and you even earn revenue from it as users interact in your territory) about Bitcoin, economy, Science, AI, Mining, cars and so much.
This is how I discussed about Stacker News on Nostr when a user asked me.
write
preview
115 sats \ 1 reply \ @unschooled OP 22 Jul
There are no algorithms
what do you mean by this?
im only asking because ive run into this in conversation and then stumble to explain.
and while i agree empirically (though i admit this is out of my wheelhouse) the math behind the wot is not the same as Instagram's/tiktok's algo, there is an element to it that feels similar.
for example, what ranks highest on sn is based on zaps and comments, but the rewards system incentivizes people to zap and comment what they think others will also zap and comment. in other words it can be gamed, so that actually peoples zapping behaviour is based on what the think others will also zap, because this seems to win them the most rewards.
im not saying i have an issue with this. im just wondering how this can be differentiated in conversation from what is conventionally called an algorithm.
reply
0 sats \ 0 replies \ @NovaRift 23 Jul
You got a point. I mean the algorithm is not like that of Reddit and Instagram, which is just to capture your attention all the time by showing old to new posts and even days old posts to grab your attention. Stacker News is way different and great.
reply
15 sats \ 1 reply \ @plebpoet 22 Jul
that seems more than valid to me, I like it. may i share?
reply
0 sats \ 0 replies \ @NovaRift 23 Jul
Of course! :)
reply
10 sats \ 1 reply \ @LibertasBR 23 Jul
I think this is a great introductory text — with a few small adjustments and a bit of polishing, it would be perfect for presenting to a general audience.
reply
0 sats \ 0 replies \ @NovaRift 23 Jul
Thanks
reply