Are we overusing the algorithm excuse, or is it a valid concern?

Question

Do you find yourself blaming the algorithm when your social media posts don't get the engagement you hoped for? I do.

Swayam Siddha · Accepted Answer

I feel like its less to do with the algorithm as it is to do with what takes to play along. Like I know for Instagram right now the comments on your post, how many times that post has been shared on DMs and how many saves but given the effort it takes I have a decision to make as to whether I'll do what's needed or just let it be hoping for a miracle

Sol Yousefi ☀️ · Answer

The algorithm excuse is often used to shift blame onto automated processes. It is important to consider the validity of this concern in each specific case.

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I think algorithms do play a massive role in which content gains traction. The quality of content matters, but we cannot forget the fact that we need to cater to the algorithm which is not necessarily a bad thing- when done in moderation

Gurkaran Singh · Answer

Oh, blaming the algorithm for low engagement is the modern-day equivalent of "the dog ate my homework"—sometimes it's true, but other times we might just need to up our content game! Time to sprinkle some tech-savvy magic on those posts, right?

Are we overusing the algorithm excuse, or is it a valid concern?

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