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Inspired by LadyBronte I would like to ask a question - What do you think of the set-up/format on here and why do you think that? I

I like it because it feels more like the 'old' internet, if that makes sense? And no matter when I log in I always see at least one profile I recognise so it feels friendlier and safer :)
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HoeBag · 46-50, F
the algorithm is so screwed up on here, only certain people get much response.

If you have an alt account, log into it and it is like an entirely different SW.
Egg01 · 56-60, F
@HoeBag really? that's interesting., I might set up another account then to see for myself!
HoeBag · 46-50, F
@Egg01 Yeah, "old" internet forums were more about community, now they tend to focus more attention on a select few, probably the paying VIPs.

But long story short on here - a lot of content is blocked through various methods.

Most people do not like how the algorithm on here works but don't even bother complaining about it anymore. It's like, "Oh well".
Egg01 · 56-60, F
@HoeBag ah yes that's really frustrating isn't it? More people should put their money where their mouth is.
Musicman · 61-69, M
@HoeBag @Egg01 Sometimes my posts take a day or two to reach the feed. ☹
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HoeBag · 46-50, F
@Egg01
More people should put their money where their mouth is.

If that means buy VIP, maybe that works but me, I am not going to pay on a site where probably 1/3 of the regulars have me blocked. Like paying to be ignored.
Musicman · 61-69, M
@HoeBag The VIP part isn't true. I have VIP and my posts seem to go to the back of the line. ☹
HoeBag · 46-50, F
@Musicman What then causes some peoples' posts to move to the front of the line and others to the back? BTW I have never had VIP, I was just taking a guess.

In my case, I figured maybe because I tend to delete most of my threads after a while but I guess no one really knows how the d4mned algorithm works.
Musicman · 61-69, M
@HoeBag Their favorites and people who post a lot go to the front of the line. Looks like you and I are not part of the "in crowd".
HoeBag · 46-50, F
@Musicman Yeah some people f4rt and the crowd cheers. But yeah do not feel bad, cause me myself, I am noOoOoObody on here.

I do not make many threads anyways, usually just my we*rd thoughts.