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[kirstenl4w]

OK, so the wait while the ads on LJ show themselves is frustrating, but at least when I go to read my friends page, I see everything. Facebook, on the other hand, is driving me to drink. An "algorithm" decides what I need to see in my live feed. I've tried adding people in through the "edit options" so I can see everything, and it still doesn't change it. Then I'll refresh, and as if by magic, everything is there. Another refresh and it disappears. I don't understand - I don't understand how to get to see everything I want, because it doesn't work when I follow the directions, I don't understand why FB feels the need to constantly fuck with things, and I don't understand why they aren't losing their user base left and right because of all this shit.

I give up for now. I need chocolate. And a drink, but I'm still at work.

Comments

[pom-e-granate.livejournal.com]

It's driving me freaking nuts. And I still haven't been switched over to the "new" system. The old one is just...broken now. Awesome.

[kirstenl4w.livejournal.com]

Just wait, you'll get switched over when you least expect it.

It just occurred to me that their algorithm has a major flaw. If in fact they give more visibility to items that get more comments, and people who are more active, then those people on our friends list who aren't as active or who don't get as many comments on their items will eventually never be seen, therefore defeating the entire purpose of Facebook as a networking site. The algorithm just lets the so-called rich get richer. I really think they should give that control back to the user, and let us opt out of seeing certain people or applications.

[meramoo.livejournal.com]

Your logic is impeccable!

[pom-e-granate.livejournal.com]

I've got it now. It sucks!!! I don't understand how to make it work like I want it to.

[kirstenl4w.livejournal.com]

Yeah, major issues. I'll probably write out a more well-rounded post on my blog later tonite, just help spread the message about how bad the changes suck.