• seitanic@lemmy.sdf.org
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    1 year ago

    It’s because outrage is a strong motivator. That’s why posts that stoke outrage are so popular on social media.

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      1 year ago

      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!”