There was a discussion about this article 2 years ago here and here, but I thought it’s such an interesting a novel concept full of potential that it’s worth a repost.
It seems like it should be unnecessary, like we already have ways of conveying this sentiment, so why have a button with such a narrow function?
But on the other hand, making it normal for people to admit their mistakes online? That would be a huge step forward. And if there’s a button there for it, it would get used.
It could be a hint to the algorithm to stop pushing the content because you wouldn’t want something incorrect circulating. But then people may not want to use it but also those people would be the same ones who are happy to lie in a viral tweet.
It seems like it should be unnecessary, like we already have ways of conveying this sentiment, so why have a button with such a narrow function?
But on the other hand, making it normal for people to admit their mistakes online? That would be a huge step forward. And if there’s a button there for it, it would get used.
It could be a hint to the algorithm to stop pushing the content because you wouldn’t want something incorrect circulating. But then people may not want to use it but also those people would be the same ones who are happy to lie in a viral tweet.