"Threads users have been complaining about its recommendation algorithm pretty much since the beginning of the platform. At some point, this turned into a meme, with users writing posts jokingly addressed to the algorithm in which they requested to see more posts about the topics they're actually interested in. Now, Meta is turning those "Dear algorithm" posts into an official feature that it says will allow Threads users to tune their recommendations in real time."
"With the change, users can write a post that begins with "dear algo" to adjust their preferences. For example, you could write "dear algo, show me more posts about cute cats." You can also ask to see fewer posts about topics you don't want to see, like "dear algo, stop showing me posts about sick pets." You can track your requests to the algorithm in the app's settings in order to revisit them or remove them."
"You can also retweet other users' "dear algo" posts to have those topics reflected in your feed. Importantly, "dear algo" requests are temporary and only last for three days at a time, which Meta says is meant to keep the algorithm feel fresher and more flexible. The rollout of the feature follows a limited test late last year. Now, "dear algo" posts will work for Threads users in the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand with more countries coming "soon.""
Threads users can write posts beginning with "dear algo" to adjust their recommendation preferences in real time. Users can request more or fewer posts on specific topics by specifying phrases like "dear algo, show me more posts about cute cats" or "dear algo, stop showing me posts about sick pets." Requests can be tracked in app settings for revisiting or removal. Users can retweet others' "dear algo" posts to apply those topics to their own feed. Requests are temporary, lasting three days to keep recommendations fresh. The feature rolled out after a limited test to users in the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand.
Read at Engadget
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