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As the experiment progressed, the tester decided it was time to intensify their rhetoric. Day two saw an elevation in confrontational posts, as they began directly challenging right-wing figures and narratives. This included debunking misinformation about healthcare spending in the U.S. and calling out figures like Matt Walsh and Trump, which seemingly attracted more traction, although it also escalated feelings of frustration.
The increase in engagement became evident when the tester noted a sudden surge of likes and responses—indicating that more aggressive, response-driven content was rewarded more generously by Twitter’s algorithm. This realization underscored a key takeaway: the platform appeared to favor content that sparked conflict over thoughtful dialogue.