Facebook is cooked (pilk.website)

Article summary

The author logged into Facebook after an 8-year absence and was shocked by the low-quality content in their feed, including AI-generated images and engagement-bait posts. They suggest that the algorithm's default state is to show this type of content when it doesn't have much information about the user. The author questions why the burden is on the user to 'teach' the algorithm what they want to see. The experience led the author to conclude that Facebook's algorithm prioritizes sensational content over meaningful interactions.

Main themes

• Facebook's algorithm
• Social media evolution
• Online interactions
• Content quality
• User experience

What commenters say

• The shift away from Facebook is due to its algorithm prioritizing sensational content over meaningful interactions, leading to a decline in user satisfaction.
• Alternative platforms like WhatsApp and Signal are being used for private group chats, but some users are concerned about Meta's surveillance and data collection practices.
• Some users believe that the exodus from Facebook to other platforms has not necessarily improved the online social experience, as many still struggle with algorithm-driven content and surveillance.
• Others argue that the problem lies not with the platforms themselves, but with the economics of social media, where users are not willing to pay for a service that prioritizes quality content and privacy.
• A few commenters suggest that real-name social media is a failed experiment, and that private group chats and messaging apps are the preferred way to stay in touch with friends and family.
• There is a desire for a platform that allows users to simply connect with friends and share updates without being bombarded with ads and low-quality content, but such a platform has yet to be successfully created.