I previously have written back in March 2022 about how I use Twitter, and back in April 2023 about Twitter and its then-new algorithms, which have changed again.
How Twitter’s Algorithm Works: A High-level Breakdown
On March 31st, 2023, Twitter made an unprecedented move by releasing the source code for their algorithm. The move is unprecedented because…
Twitter and What Might Have Been
Twitter’s blog is generally a cheery place, with one big exception from 2012: the innocuously named Changes Coming in Version 1.1 of the Twitter API, and in particular, the section called …
My 2024 thoughts on the state of social media
I see a continued fragmentation of social media as people leave X(Twitter).
How Elon Musk Is Changing the Twitter Experience (Published 2023)
Nearly six months after buying Twitter, Mr. Musk has made tweaks that have altered what people see on the platform and how they interact with it.
My top Bluesky feature requests for 2024
In 2023 my social media consumption changed dramatically after I DM'd a random mufo on what-was-then-called Twitter for a Bluesky invite. At the time, I was floating between Twitter itself and Mastodon for my primary daily social media experience. On one hand, I loathed Twitter (and
Deep Dive: Inside X (fka Twitter)’s Recommendation Algorithm
Decoding the Machine That Powers Your “For You” Timeline ,When Elon Musk open-sourced Twitter’s recommendation algorithm in March 2023, it…
A Tweet Before Dying
The revolutionary internet is over, and we don’t have much to show for it. A new start is out there, somewhere.
Social media algorithms can be redesigned to bridge divides — here’s how
"It falls to both the tech companies that built these systems and an engaged public to create technologies designed for social cohesion."
The Pulse of The Planet, Flatlined: Why Twitter's Is Failing to Grow
No, it's not rampant abuse, weak leadership, or a product that intimidates new users. The roots of Twitter's stagnation go back to 2010.
The Weird, Fragmented World of Social Media After Twitter
The common forum that Elon Musk destroyed will never be replaced—and that’s okay.
My 2026 Open Social Web Predictions - Tim Chambers
Predictions for 2026 include growth forecasts for various social media platforms, advancements in federated technologies, and anticipated shifts in how …
Shifts in U.S. Social Media Use, 2020–2024: Decline, Fragmentation, and Enduring Polarization
The social media ecosystem appears to be in flux. Twitter’s rebranding to X has come to symbolize a broader reorganization of online publics – political reshuffling, user attrition, and uncertainty over the role of legacy platforms. Simultaneously, the shift from text-based, networked feeds toward algorithmically curated, short-form video has accelerated, with TikTok setting the pace for the wider ecosystem [18, 14, 16]. At the same time, everyday communication increasingly migrates from large, open networks to semi-private spaces such as group chats and messaging apps. Commentators describe a digital public sphere in transition: smaller, more fragmented, less dominated by traditional social networking sites, and rise of more broadcast-oriented forms of media – with some even suggesting that we are seeing the beginning of the end of the social media era.
How the Twitter/X Algorithm Works in 2026 (Source Code)
Twitter published its ranking weights on GitHub. A reply is worth 150x a like. Free accounts get 10x less reach. Full scoring system explained.
Twitter died a long time ago and X isn't worth it. Before I made the jump, my ego was holding me back. I was too concerned with vanity metrics. I finally realized if you're posting stuff people want to follow, then they'll follow you, even when you leave. siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/kelsey-hightower-b…
Open-source champion Kelsey Hightower on the promise of Bluesky
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