The problem isn’t the lack of algorithms—it’s who controls them.

People aren’t rejecting algorithms themselves, they’re rejecting opaque, manipulative, and engagement-driven ranking systems that traditional social media forces on users. The goal isn’t no algorithms, but user-controlled algorithms—where individuals decide what they want surfaced, filtered, or prioritized in their feed.

We don’t need to blindly copy legacy social media; we need open, modular, and customizable ranking systems that put users in charge. The tech exist it just needs to be built the right way.