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As the experiment continued into its fifth day, the tester resolved to unleash a flurry of content aimed at both right-wing users and the Democratic party. This led to an astonishing total of 278 tweets over the week, filled with sharp critiques of politics and identity across the spectrum.
The conclusion was stark: the account’s most progressive takes were underwhelmed, often overlooked, while posts that engaged right-wing user sentiment drew more attention. The effect of the right-leaning content was clear; the algorithm seemed to promote divisive content that could incite responses rather than foster constructive conversations.