ZeroCool to politics English • 1 year ago2 librarians were fired after the board mistook an autism symbol for a Pride display. They’re suing.www.lgbtqnation.comexternal-linkmessage-square138fedilinkarrow-up11.02Karrow-down116 cross-posted to: news
arrow-up1999arrow-down1external-link2 librarians were fired after the board mistook an autism symbol for a Pride display. They’re suing.www.lgbtqnation.comZeroCool to politics English • 1 year agomessage-square138fedilink cross-posted to: news
minus-square@[email protected]linkfedilink8•1 year agoIt’s because outrage is a strong motivator. That’s why posts that stoke outrage are so popular on social media.
minus-squareTurtleJoelink4•1 year agoYes, and algorithms reward posts with engagement. A hate-filled comment sparks an argument and the post gets more traction. Plus, people aren’t as likely to comment something benign, like, “lovely ABCs!”
It’s because outrage is a strong motivator. That’s why posts that stoke outrage are so popular on social media.
Yes, and algorithms reward posts with engagement. A hate-filled comment sparks an argument and the post gets more traction.
Plus, people aren’t as likely to comment something benign, like, “lovely ABCs!”