[Closed] 10 ways to be a dick on facebook

been blocked have you...

That's only ONE way.

Come on OP finish the job...

Anyone care for a wager on how quickly the STW/Facebook code repeatedly puts this thread into the OP's feed?

That's my nightmare right there

I win this one 🙂

Followed up by 'ten ways to be a dick on STW'

No 1 - spout bollocks about singlespeeding.

Bit close to home is it OP?

Leffeboy goes apeshit.

Love it

Here's how it works.

We put a post on FB that links to a story over here on the site. FB's algorithm then chooses which timelines that post appears in. We have 570k followers but posting on our page does not mean that post will appear in 570k timelines - FB makes that choice for us based on over 1000+ variables it tracks on each and everyone one of us with an FB account.

How many timelines a link post appears in is known as 'organic reach'. If we target particular types Facebook user and pay Facebook to do this then this is 'paid reach'. In recent months FB has been reducing the organic reach of all Facebook pages in order to 'encourage' them to pay to boost their paid reach numbers. However, you can 'game' the algorithm if the content is exceptionally popular as no matter what FB does to limit the organic reach it can not stop users from sharing and interacting with popular content. The more interaction a post gets the more it spreads organically.

Generally, when we post a story twice the algorithm will avoid showing it to timelines where it has already appeared, especially if it was clicked on the first time. This means we can keep a good story 'alive' and in timelines of people that haven't yet seen it by reposting the link to it frequently. The more popular a story the more life it has and the more unique timelines it will appear in each time it is posted.

So, in general you won't see a link post to the same story twice, but with over 1000 variables to play with there is a chance that a small number of people will see it more than once. But again, that's down to the algorithm making those choices and not us. If you see it multiple times then FB really thinks you should see it based on your interests and behaviour. Ironically, negative reactions to a post (angry emoji or even angry comments) are seen by the algorithm as reenforcement signals and you are more likely to see posts from that source in the future. So, all the ebike haters who keep complaining in the comments of a post that ebike stories are all they see from us have inadvertently become the architects of their own situation by commenting. The lesson is, either ignore posts that you don't like or hit the 'see less of this' link in the top right of a post.

Each time we post that link post it goes mental on FB and reaches a new audience each time. It's been and continues to be a profitable story for us and we make money each time we post it.

This is how we earn our living from publishing content on social media.

Hope that helps explain things 🙂

So, in general you won't see a link post to the same story twice, but with over 1000 variables to play with there is a chance that a small number of people will see it more than once.

It doesn’t bother me, but I’ve seen the how to be a dick article dozens of times

Just don’t use Facebook?

I feel left out. What are the 10 ways to be a dick in a local bike shop?

but I’ve seen the how to be a dick article dozens of times

Edit: I can see 12 comments on FB, 5 of which are variants of 'not again'.

What does the Facebook page do that this site doesn't?

Hey! Are you still reading this thread? Good as it’ll increase your chances of that article to appear again on your Facebook. It’s never appeared on mine.

Only ten? 😕

Oh dear, got bored reading the explanation but sounds like a good reason not to be on FB.

It will now Drac! 😀

What's Facebook ?

The top ten bike shop dickery one does seem to be a special one for repeating itself.

I'm more annoyed that once again i'm reminded in didnt get into the best beards of glentress 7 despite being better than half of them.

Is it the extra 3mm of swipe to get past it that is the problem?

it's a terrible article anyway. 😥

I’ve gathered the first from the OP’s post, what are the other nine?

[i]Oh dear, got bored reading the explanation [/i]

Not just me then!
I definitely never thought there was someone pressing a "Post this to leffboy's timeline" button to get it to appear.

Oh dear, got bored reading the explanation but sounds like a good reason not to be on FB.

Actually the explanation is interesting (appeals to my inner geek) but it results in the same outcome as yours.

[i]what are the other nine?[/i]

I've got a 2)

When someone posts info on Facebook that you're not interested in, reply to the post with just someone's name, who you think might be interested.

3) Change your profile pic every time there's a new news story or public event/holiday/celebration to show that you've noticed that it's Armistice Day, or someone you don't know got shot in a country you've never been.

bikebouy - Member
I’ve gathered the first from the OP’s post, what are the other nine?

2. Forward those shit dancing elves
3. Put a vague status fishing for concerned enquiries for your welfare
4. FarmVille
5. Candy crush
6. Say you’re blessed all the time. Only one person is Blessed, and that’s Brian
7. Post pics of your kids every. Single. Day.
8. Boast about exercise.
9. Pictures of your feet by a pool.

😆

Excellent, thanks for the dancing elves .. hilarious.

I am blessed, or blushed, or blooming at any one point during my day.

It is interesting though reading Marks explanation of how FB process flow the feed content. It’s like a whole new world of geek talk designed to keep idiots out and geeks in. But I like learning stuff like that, so I may do a bit of research of my own.

Nice explanation. Very appreciated.

I've seen that story pop up quite a few times though - and I'm pretty sure I've never interacted with it. In fact, given this forum, I don't think I've ever reacted to any STW story repost on Facebook.

Lol @ Pook!.

Mrs Nobeers work colleague posted up on faceboak at the weekend, disgusted that some little shit at school had spoiled xmas for her 6 year old daughter by revealing Santa as a fraud.

The wailing and frothing at the mouth, and then subsequent demands for revenge, were an absolute joy, I'll be amazed if she's not at the headmistress' door about it this morning.

Hell hath no fury like a yummy mummy scorned...

My kid's school had to send out a message to remind parents not to join in or continue disputes with children on Facebook.

What's Facebook ?

Ohh, hang on, you were making a funny weren't you?

revealing Santa as a fraud.

Facebook is an advertising website where users can tell the advertisers everything about themselves ...

FTFY 😀

What does the Facebook page do that this site doesn't?

It's fun though because we all already know that on facebook we are the product that is being sold and now we are being fattened up for the sale by being fed our own output (as it were). Feels all very BSE to me 🙂

I definitely never thought there was someone pressing a "Post this to leffboy's timeline" button

and thanks Mark for the explanation. We do get it, it just gets tedious seeing the same stuff all the time but it's easy to fix so it's done.

What does the Facebook page do that this site doesn't?

molgrips - Member
Followed up by 'ten ways to be a dick on STW'

No 1 - spout bollocks about singlespeeding.

Yea, we all wish you;'d just stop 😆

Just by logging into it your already a dick. Another point for a selfie and another for some inspirational quote. Then have another for linking someone to a game or competition .

Isn’t FB just used by racists and a place to go to find out about a family members birthdays?

I read that in the Sunday Telegraph BTW.

Blimey - hit a new low with this one!

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But, but, an algorithm did it and ran away sir

It’s the first digit of your phone number that matters.

0 = you bang your head against the wall at practically everything that exists on social media

1 = you’re digitally dyslexic

2 = I can’t believe you’re still reading

3 = check Facebook

one way to make a crap thread more like.

Singletrack's editorial number ends in 9.
Advertising ends in 5.

Just sayin'...

Set up a profile with the tag line LØØk @ ME I ist Amaze.

- Model pose profile pic standard
- Make sure you eat out at least five days of the week, ok seven
- Post pics/selfies of every meal and drink (extra points for massive elaborate firework cocktails) you have with GPS links to your whereabouts
- Selfies in various outfits, fancy dress (today I'm sexy cat meeeowww) and make up that only took you a few minutes to sort
- Tattoo your body from head to toe, obviously post videos of it being done
- Be outraged about everything, especially animal rights, save the cockroaches please, not really only the cute furry ones with doe eyes that make good pets
- Post pics and vidoes of all your days out escape rooms, trampoline land, Chill Factor that kind of thing
- Repost self affirming/life affirming/rousing quotes, self help brothers and sisters I feel your pain
- Handbag dog pics, lots of, awww so cute she can't breath coz of inbreeding
- Get at least one nordic letter in your name
- Any celebrity that dies you are a fan of "I no u ok hun just had a moment too"
- Pretend you are not stalking other peoples lives
- Videos of you taking the bins out
- Pics of your many credit card bills
- Endoscope selfie of your bowels.

Ok the last three are bants, shits and giggles.

I'm more annoyed that once again i'm reminded in didnt get into the best beards of glentress 7 despite being better than half of them.

U OK Hun?

To be fair that's way more deserving than most FB sympathy hunts 😀

I think the last time I used or looked at Fb was around four months ago, just don’t have the time, possibly because there was a ‘Person You Might Know’ pic popped up of someone I hadn’t seen for twenty-one years, and she’s now living with me.

Louise?

Interesting about any reaction (including angry) making Facebook serve more of that content. Gives a different angle to changing the simple 'like' button...they played it as demand from users, but really they just want to increase interaction as you are unlikely to 'give a like' to bad news or a story that is relevant but gets your back up.

Have to admit though, I did block (or turn off notifications) for STW and Dirt Digglers. Although I've just checked and STW notifications seem to be on again, however perhaps its worked out I don't like them as my feed isn't currently flooded with five year old stories 🙂

my feed isn't currently flooded with five year old stories

At least with STW you can hover the link and see the date in the URL 🙂

CountZero - Member
... a ‘Person You Might Know’ pic popped up of someone I hadn’t seen for twenty-one years, and she’s now living with me.

New basement coming in handy then?

If it's Kate Bush then I'm both jealous and impressed.
🙂

Hearty congrats and good luck to you both CZ.

I'm just waiting for the "Names of people who deserve a new bike - (image with 10 common names)" post.