Post AXYUxpYGFNsu83lky8 by edwardchampion@universeodon.com
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 (DIR) Post #AXYUxpYGFNsu83lky8 by edwardchampion@universeodon.com
       2023-07-10T15:03:24Z
       
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       I think I'm going to try resisting Threads as much as I can.  Yes, I'm on there and I do feel myself succumbing to the same sad dopamine hit that was part of the birdsite experience (and that thankfully isn't in place here on the Fediverse). But without hashtags or the ability to discover original and weird thinkers, it's basically the power law effect writ large. If you had a high number of followers, you'll do well there.  You'll come around.  Because Zuck knows how to keep you addicted to attention.  If you were some obscure rando, well, good luck finding anybody willing to engage with you.  And I strongly detest being put in the position of having to prove yet again why I should rate.  Having said all that, it has been nice to reconnect with a few people I hadn't heard from in many years.  But it all reminds me of some talent contest in a strip mall where popularity matters more than merit.#threads #attention #popularity