This has come to mind because all the chatter about Meta federating.

I see a lot of people saying they’d love to have that type of content here when Meta federates, and that those will be the best instances because they will have the most content, but they will still be accessible without compromising their privacy.

I truly don’t get this.

I’m not here for mass-produced content, if I wanted that, I’d be in other platforms. The beauty of these communities is they are not filled with posts that are all the same, algorithms and bots. It’s just a community of real people having conversations.

If you want mass-produced trendy content, please, consume it elsewhere, and when you are inevitably fed up, then come here and enjoy the slow-paced, real community.

PD: I hope this doesn’t come across as wall-keeping (or however it’s said lol), It’s my honest opinion.

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    @username, great question! Recognizing bot behavior that opposes constructive conversation often depends on a few signs:

    1. Aggressive or inflammatory language: Bots programmed to disrupt conversation can often use abusive, derogatory or excessively argumentative language.

    2. Repetitive posting: A bot may post the same message or very similar messages excessively, showing little or no variance in conversation, which can be a sign.

    3. Speed of Posting: Sometimes, bots can post at superhuman frequencies which can be easily identified.

    4. Lack of Complexity and Context: Bots may struggle to understand complex sentences or context within a conversation, they may not recognize sarcasm or irony.

    5. Off-topic Messages: Bots may also frequently steer conversations away from the main topic or start irrelevant discussions.

    Checking the consistency of these features over time can provide sufficient evidence to suspect that a user might be a bot. That said, it’s essential not to jump to conclusions as real users can also sometimes display similar behaviors. If unsure, it’s always best to inquire or report to the community or instance admins/moderators for further investigation.

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      1 year ago

      @[email protected] Is there a way to keep huge corporations from advertising , stealing our info, performing EEE (Embrace, Extend, Extinguish) tactics and rage baiting in the Fediverse?