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Thoughts on Lemmy sorting options? (lemmy.sdf.org)

submitted 2 years ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hello all,

Wanted to open a discussion on Lemmy's post sorting options right now. I don't have any experience with implementing this type of thing but right now the algorithm appears... Off? For example, 'Active' gives me a lot of posts over a day old but 'Hot' may as well be 'New' i.e. more recent posts with little engagement.

I don't know if it's due to Lemmy still picking up steam or a fundamental flaw with the algorithm. Like I said, I'm really curious to hear the opinions of those more knowledgeable.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

A lot of the discussion around sorting specifics makes me wonder if a plugin-like system for user created sorting algorithms would be useful.

It could allow you to curate your own feed in a way, based on age, activity, filters, basically any post metadata. The algorithms could be shared or maybe even federated through lemmy itself. I have a suspicion this would be closer to "neat" than "worth it" though. This is really just a brain dump of a random idea.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Yeah it would be the best thing. Hopefully the new blood brings someone knowledgeable that can implement good ideas. IDK as a refugee I feel like the fediverse has so much potential.