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.
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.
As a supplier I can see that. But as a game developer on top of being a hardware manufacturer. Still seems like there would be some kind of counter of interest to their game selling potentially less copies to Sega’s to an extent. Many do just buy Nintendo’s games anyway. but what if that wasn’t the case one day.
We might be seeing some growing signs of that today, with many opting for games like Fortnite over Nintendo’s own games. Cod, wasn’t really competing on Nintendo’s console at the time when it was ported to Nintendo platforms since it was mainly driving people to other consoles with the better experience. (according to the fans of cod.)
So even if you look at their game platform like that, it’s not 100% the same since they also make content of their own. They are still competing with 3rd party games for profit.
I made an account on the pixtagram.social Pixelfed server and idk what will come from it. But anything to reject meta.
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.
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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.