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Essays on user preferences

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Nov 3, 2022ACX

Moderation Is Different From Censorship

Scott Alexander distinguishes between moderation and censorship in social media, proposing opt-in settings for banned content as a solution to balance user preferences and free speech.

7 min read 970 words

May 4, 2022ACX

Why Do People Prefer My Old Blog's Layout To Substack's?

Scott Alexander explores why readers prefer his old amateur blog layout to Substack's professional design, presenting survey data and considering various explanations for this unexpected preference.

6 min read 876 words

Facebook Substack survey analysis