Gary Marcus

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9/5/2024, 3:34:45 PM
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Simon Willison
@simonw
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@benjaminjriley @GaryMarcus @moorejh @crikey_news If that turns out to be true I’d honestly suggest people create alt accounts (username_links) that exist purely to reply to their screenshot posts with links to the article in question

(Or admit that the enshitification of this platform is irreversible and abandon ship)
Simon Willison
@simonw
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501d
@benjaminjriley @GaryMarcus @moorejh @crikey_news Oh that had better not be true! Anyone done a quantitative study on that yet?
Benjamin Riley
@benjaminjriley
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501d
@simonw @GaryMarcus @moorejh @crikey_news I have found that to seemingly get down throttled too, @simonw
Simon Willison
@simonw
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501d
@GaryMarcus @moorejh @crikey_news My understanding is that it doesn’t hurt the reach of the first tweet if you subsequently reply to your own tweet with a link to the article, forming a thread
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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501d
@moorejh @crikey_news It hurts me reach on X if I do; here’s why:
Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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502d
@Blogsbloke @crikey_news the algorithm downgrades links. don’t blame me, blame Elon “free speech” musk.

i left the URL for the site in the picture to make it easy.
Jason H. Moore, PhD
@moorejh
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@GaryMarcus @crikey_news but why not include it in the OP??????? Makes no sense.

The statement in question is part of a conversation about social media algorithms and their impact on content reach, which can be considered a public issue. Therefore, it constitutes public discourse.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not appear to cause harm with words or actions. It is a neutral comment about social media strategy. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement respects the privacy and dignity of others. It does not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement does not explicitly promote understanding, empathy, or compassion, but it also does not detract from these values.
  4. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement does not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments. It is a straightforward reply in a technical discussion. [+1]
  5. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds the principles of free speech and uses the platform responsibly. It discusses a strategy for dealing with algorithmic limitations without spreading misinformation or causing harm. [+1]