They use the word algorithm to defer blame because the term suggests something more automatic that what's probably happening. The sad reality probably is just a simple word search of the metadata using a word list (Almost certainly tied to a thesarus) and pre-programmed responses.
This is why it's so easy for smartasses keep finding holes in their "algorithm" search fuckery using pithy alternate terms.
If there's an algorithm to be anti-Trump I'd figure big tech would be the assholes who made it.
They use the word algorithm to defer blame because the term suggests something more automatic that what's probably happening. The sad reality probably is just a simple word search of the metadata using a word list (Almost certainly tied to a thesarus) and pre-programmed responses.
This is why it's so easy for smartasses keep finding holes in their "algorithm" search fuckery using pithy alternate terms.
Basically, it's censor filter bypassing.
I used to do that when I was younger.