• ijeff@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    It only takes a few dedicated people with bots, but it does probably benefit their metrics.

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      1 year ago

      Trying to convert those metrics into revenue is what started this whole thing in the first place. If they were so effective at turning any engagement to their advantage, we’d still all be engaging there via whatever third party app we were using before they got disabled.

      • MrJameGumb@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        Have you tried to actually go to r/place? You can’t even view the page on your phone unless you’re using their garbage official app. It’s definitely meant to try and increase app engagement