Meta has officially embraced Threads users' complaints about its recommendation algorithm by turning them into a feature. Users can now write posts beginning with "dear algo" to adjust their preferences, such as requesting more sous vide recipes or fewer air fryer posts. The feature works for users in the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand, with more countries coming "soon."

This move follows months of users addressing the algorithm directly in posts, effectively crowdsourcing their content preferences. The "dear algo" posts will influence recommendations for three days and can be retweeted to share preferences with others. Meta's decision to formalize this user behavior demonstrates the company's willingness to adapt based on community feedback rather than fighting against it.

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