@d2fl

Deep dives in the topics of the day. Space, Tech and AI are my work experiences Politics is my passion, jokes my joy See @d2fl_alt for X algo advice.

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If you are confused about the new code released today, this should help you understand what it means. And it is probably not what you thought it is.

Ranking vs Visibility: What the New Code Actually Shows

Stop guessing how the X algorithm works. The code is public. Here is what actually decides whether a post gets reach.

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Moon Landing Deniers invariably quote Apollo's Eugene Cernan saying the controllers couldn't tell the simulation from the real thing. I beg to differ. This article explains exactly why Molders get that quote wrong. This isn't Kansas anymore.

1202 and the real Margaret Hamilton.

Moon landing deniers keep coming back to the same picture. A room full of men in white shirts. Headsets. Big boards. Cigarette smoke. They look at Mission Control and say it was a soundstage. A simula…

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Reply-guy is not dead. Your original is not safe either. Replies and the post share one author slot. Highest score keeps the seat. A reply on your own thread can replace the original. That is in the open code.

Your Replies Can Throttle Your Reach

Updated 22 Sep 2026, against xai-org/x-algorithm at 3aa0fa336c4a20e4149b6151629b6050897bb8a5. The August piece on the author slot is still right. Replies and originals share one seat. Highest score ke…

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With CMS finalizing its rule about paying for gender dysphoria treatment, we should take a look at what the scientists, not the politicians, have to say. The evidence supporting the practice is shaky at best.

Transitioning Kids Isn’t Settled Science

That is the core question. Gender dysphoria is real distress, and people experiencing a persistent, incongruent sense of their sex deserve careful evaluation and support. The debate isn't about whethe…

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The Conspiracy Mindset

Hyper-distrust of official narratives is not new. It is a recurring human pattern, supercharged by real institutional failures, then amplified by uncertainty and algorithms. The overlap between classi…

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Flat Earth Cosmology

They typically argue that the biblical “firmament” (raqia) is a literal, solid, physical dome and is often described as relatively close to Earth (sometimes just a few hundred miles up). In this v…

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The Book of Molder

For 50+ years, the events surrounding the Apollo Moon Landings have been challenged by various individuals and groups, with the claim that the events never happened, and that the entire US landing on …

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Is Your Profile Holding You Back?

A lot of experts have provided advice about how to tweak your profile to be more attractive and informative, but this article deals with the things attached to your profile that you can't see - but th…

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X Monetization Secrets: Unlock the Hidden Game-Changers in 2026

Hey, fellow creators! As of January 16, 2026, the platform's monetization program changed completely. Now, creator revenue is determined by views on the home timeline and not the number of engagemen…

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Monetization Analytics Screen

The January 2026 overhaul of how monetized creators are awarded a share of the subscription pool was a radical change from the previous programs. Originally, creators shared in a pool funded by advert…

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