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    23 days ago

    The term “algorithm” in this context is simply a convenient term hiding the intentional right wing radicalization of users to push them towards pro-business policies, so can we please call this out more often?

    I’m quite tired of “algorithm” standing in for the intentions behind the owners who write and maintain it.

    It was also an “algorithm” that inflated rent around the country, right?

    An algorithm, yes. Written with the intention of inflating rent.

    It’s not an accident. Algorithm my hair-hole