@rsg: Best change to the algorithm in years. It’s good to see you all again, friends!
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Nikita Bier announces a small algorithm tweak on X/Twitter to boost visibility of posts to mutuals, making replies feel more connected.
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Best change to the algorithm in years.
It’s good to see you all again, friends! ❤️
Nikita Bier (@nikitabier): We’re rolling out a small tweak to boost visibility of your posts to your mutuals (people who you follow back).
We noticed this data was missing from the algo and it made your friends appear less in your replies. This resulted in the reply section feeling more like a
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