Larry Sanger Larry Sanger @lsanger@sangerfeed.org ·

Why don’t social media companies make their posts more widely available using the standard data format RSS—as Minifeed, the software that runs this WordPress install, and as BitChute do?

I’ll tell you why: it’s because RSS makes data easier to share and build on, and sites like X and Facebook claim ownership over your data and want you confined to their walled gardens.

RSS is not old, outdated tech. It was suppressed because Big Tech preferred closed, walled gardens. When Jack Dorsey and crew started Twitter, it was available to build on using RSS. It was an open network. Then they deliberately closed it. Hmm… 🤔

Happy New Year anyway, y’all!

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Larry Sanger Larry Sanger @lsanger@sangerfeed.org ·

Fact check performed by ChatGPT LOL

Social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook have historically limited support for RSS feeds to maintain control over user data and encourage engagement within their platforms. RSS (Really Simple Syndication) allows users to access content directly, bypassing platform interfaces, which can reduce user interaction and exposure to advertisements. By restricting RSS support, these companies aim to keep users within their ecosystems, thereby maximizing ad revenue and data collection.
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In contrast, platforms like Minifeed and BitChute embrace RSS to promote open data sharing and interoperability. This openness aligns with the principles of decentralization and user autonomy, allowing content to be more easily shared and accessed across different platforms and applications.
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