Mmastodon WorldWorld first seen 10 h ago, last 5 h ago, peak #7
Mastodon users claim algorithm favors ad tech over people
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A Mastodon user is complaining that the decentralized social network's ranking system appears to boost accounts tied to advertising tech and US market news over ordinary participants. The poster says accounts run by supposedly real people with fewer followers routinely receive over 20 boosts on their posts, while their own posts get far less visibility, suggesting the algorithm is skewed against regular users.
Why now: Frustration over perceived algorithmic bias on Mastodon, a platform marketed as free of such manipulation, is resonating with users.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 6 snapshots from 10 h ago to 5 h ago.
Evidence
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/840302