Beyond algorithms: Booker Loud on building social platforms people trust
THE SO WHAT
As engagement rises while trust falls, “algorithm quality” is no longer the differentiator—governance, identity, and moderation models are. Social and community-product builders should treat trust primitives—verification, transparency, user controls—as core product surface, not compliance afterthoughts.
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