Textlog removes all counters, replies, and timestamps to focus on content
Removed all counters, replies, following/ers, timestamps, from textlog
Textlog, a microblogging platform, has stripped away all counters, reply counts, follower/following numbers, and timestamps from its interface. The creator argues that numbers introduce bias and competition, shifting focus away from content. While some users worry about losing context or being spammed, the platform's philosophy is to judge people solely by their writing. The experiment aims to see if removing these 'default' features improves the quality of interaction.
The numbers simply confuse, create bias and competition. Now you simply go to their profile, read their notes and decide by their content if that person is interesting to you.