Comment on Reddit Blames Google Algorithm Changes For Not Hitting User Growth.
firadin@lemmy.world 2 months agoI mean that is why the new reddit page is so less information dense and image-heavy. The app also implemented swiping to get you to mindlessly scroll through memes, often into algorithm-recommended subs you’re not even subscribed to. It’s all an attempt to move the average content toward low-barrier slop thats easy to consume and pad their engagement numbers.
jubilationtcornpone@sh.itjust.works 2 months ago
Ah. So they do recognize the problem and are going with the worst possible strategy.
Trying to compete in the field of “digital landfills”, which is already completely saturated, seems like an incredibly stupid idea but what do I know.