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Opaque algorithms blamed for doomscrolling and creator struggles

Original: People are bored, and social media algorithms encourage doomscrolling. These mighty, opaque algorithms also make it hard

Commenters are arguing that boredom feeds endless doomscrolling, which social media algorithms actively encourage. They say the powerful, opaque ranking systems make it difficult for creators to stand out, while the ease of posting has flooded feeds with low-value content. The discussion frames recommendation algorithms as a 'mini-nightmare' shaping what people see and who gets noticed.

Why now: Ongoing frustration with recommendation algorithms and attention-eroding feeds keeps this debate active.

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• People are bored, and social media algorithms encourage doomscrolling. These mighty, opaque algorithms also make it hard for creators to stand out, amid the endless stream of senseless content. The ease of posting media has created a mini-nightmare! https://www.… · Rajiv22 · 1

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