[biftek]

Yea maybe our definitions are just different, because I wouldn't call HN a social media site. It's a content aggregator to me, with some social features, like Reddit or Slashdot.

Look at Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, I believe there is a desire for a less algorithmic approach on those sites, hence all the uproar about the algorithms and shadow banning. Reverse chronological ordering from people you follow was the standard before, and a feature before revenue mattered as much. You curated your own feed by following people, not by a black box

[cortesoft]

I think HN fits the standard definition of a social media site:

> Social media are interactive technologies that facilitate the creation, sharing and aggregation of content, ideas, interests, and other forms of expression through virtual communities and networks.

Hacknews is one virtual community. The whole point of visiting the site is to aggregate content and read and make comments about that content.

Reddit and slashdot are also both social media sites.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_media