One major issue with social media is that it operates on a first come, first served basis. This essentially rules out the possibility of well-considered, well-researched content being successful.

DandomRude@lemmy.world · 14 days ago

One major issue with social media is that it operates on a first come, first served basis. This essentially rules out the possibility of well-considered, well-researched content being successful.

Ogmios@sh.itjust.works · 14 days ago

That same problem still exists even when sorting by upvotes, because the earlier a comment is posted the more people will see and be able to vote on it, pushing it higher.

TranquilTurbulence@lemmy.zip · 14 days ago

That’s a very good point. Also, the later comments don’t get seen by many people, and that’s why they don’t get many votes either.

Obviously, sorting changes all that, but I don’t think many people sort posts and comments by new. If you don’t touch the settings, things are sorted by hot.