I don’t think the problem is strictly the existence algorithms, but rather how they are used against the users.
To some extent, on Lemmy users are free to sort posts how they wish. Such as by new, or hot… etc. Should these types of algorithm-like features be banned too?
While pretty much Youtube and Facebook just decide for you what gets pitched to you.
People should realize though that Red Note has actually been around since 2013 and is not a new app. WHat might be new is their owners may be more dedicated to replacing TIktok due to what been happening to TIktok in the u.s of late.
That’s something people could try experimenting with. I will see if I can find out what can be done with Lemmy, regarding Peertube and Mastodon. But I would asume that not all features from Masodon or Peertube would translate smoothly to Lemmy strictly because it’s a different software with a different focus.
Federation just means you can communicate with users from another server. Even if it’s a different ‘platform’ like Lemmy to Misskey, Mastodon to Peertube.
Honestly the Fediverse is really better for connecting with strangers then locals. Not saying it can’t be done but yeah, everyone is probably still using Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook and etc. and to them they might see it as “no one is using the Fediverse” because not too many youtubers, or friends of theirs are actively using it.
You don’t need multiple accounts on each service to federate. So essentially if you wanted to communicate with a user, say from a Lemmy server on Mastodon you can do so. That’s federation.
Essentially the main things you are missing really from not joining another service is certain features, interface and a different focus and the like.
Right? so Peertube might have a completely different interface from Mastodon and Lemmy. And more of a specific focus on video related features.
edit: you would need a users handle, and then go to the service you use, like Mastodon and you can search for that user.
I been on the Fediverse around 2-3 years(closer to 3)
and, even still am trying out Fediverse platforms I hadn’t got into as much as others. Such as Pixelfed.
Yes, of course it was up to Sega whether they wanted their game on another’s console at any time. My point mainly was that Nintendo didn’t block a competing game. While yes, Nintendo would profit from a console sale over a 3rd party game. Yet, seemingly not just from a 3rd party game that sells. As, I’m not sure if Nintendo would get a percent of a 3rd party devs profits. If that was the case that does sound about right. But not sure if that was the case.
Even Nintendo allowed Sega’s Sonic Heroes to compete with Super Mario Sunshine on their own game conosle back in the day. What Meta is proposing is just restrictive censorship of the open internet and on creativity as I see it.
and don’t think they won’t start blocking mentions of Mastodon. unless, they won’t since Mastodon is just known for being a Twitter alternative.
Make Mastodon known for replacing any and all corporate social media. That’l get em.
It’s not as cut and dry obviously, but Meta certainly does take away control from the user in comparison to Fediverse based platforms regarding algorithms. and despite how complex it is, the algorithm will still sort your feed for you based off that data.
I think that algorithms that the user can control is good. But when the algorithm is used against users like with Meta it’s bad. It’s about how it’s used not just simply because an algorithm exists.