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  • Hawke@lemmy.worldEnglish
    37·
    3 months ago

    So they need to show no feed at all?

    Every feed requires an algorithm, even if it’s a simple one.

      • Hawke@lemmy.worldEnglish
        23·
        3 months ago

        It certainly does. Not a complex one, but an algorithm nonetheless.

      • Networkcathode@piefed.socialEnglish
        24·
        3 months ago

        Cool, what shall we call the set of instructions that tell the computer to sort the posts into simple chronological order?

        • Ilovethebomb@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
          51·
          3 months ago

          “algorithm” is typically used to refer to a recommendation algorithm. Sort by date may technically be an algorithm, but you’re not making yourself look smarter, you’re looking like a pedant.

          • Hawke@lemmy.worldEnglish
            11·
            3 months ago

            We’re talking about a legal ruling here. The law does not normally use that sort of vague language.