Did the machines make us do it? More thoughts on the quote tweet evidence in my latest newsletter:
hildabastian.substack.com/p/di…
There are another 4 studies in my collection now. They don't change conclusions, but if you want to dig into them, jump here on that post: absolutelymaybe.plos.org/2023/…
As usual, the newsletter has articles & #metascience studies that caught my eye.
Plus happy news about a scientist I'd been worrying about....1/3
Quote Tweeting: Over 30 Studies Dispel Some Myths - Absolutely Maybe
The first myth to dispense with: That there’s almost no research on quote tweets! I added to this misconception with my December…Hilda Bastian (Absolutely Maybe)
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in reply to Hilda Bastian • • •my problem with the #QuoteTweet #QUOTE_TOOT feature is that, Twitter for example considers only from engagement maximization perspective & looked at from that angle hate boosts get more engagement
The worse the tweet being quoted, the more likely it goes viral.
This is all just "engagement" for the social media platforms
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