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ikeyany on June 28, 2020 | parent | context | favorite | on: Apple Suddenly Catches TikTok Secretly Spying on M...

Don't algorithms dictate what content shows up on HN?

star-trek-fleet on June 28, 2020 | [–]

Really?

I always assumed HN just operate on user voting. And the first batch showing on front-page is handed picked, which I think it's necessary...

rapsey on June 28, 2020 | | [–]

HN is quite heavily moderated. So is TikTok (much more so).

TheSpiceIsLife on June 28, 2020 | [–]

Not all algorithms are created equal.

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