@jon Depends on the algorithm.

Twitter used to show linear timelines. IIRC at one point they moved to a hybrid model where an algorithm would boost interesting tweets in your timeline that you were likely to miss because they were too far down. This kind of algorithm can actually lift marginalized voices that would otherwise be buried in the traffic.

But any algorithm that optimizes for “engagement” is likely to boost incendiary or plain false content because they get a lot of replies. Unless it’s paired with a content moderation system that stamps out intolerant speech—and it never is—such intolerance will get boosted for engagement.