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> The algorithm is transparent so you don't need to worry about being manipulated by algorithms.

Is that true though?

Wouldn't this be the same as Google hypothetically saying "The algorithm behind Google Search is transparent, so you don't have to worry about SEO"?

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As mentioned in the link when you click the "algorithm", the algorithm has been explained. And the implementation will be open sourced once it's ready (mainly working on cleanup codebase, disable payment related things by default so that user can selfhost easier).

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