I miss the algorithm in my fediverse. I miss the algorithm. The algorithm—a term that has become a buzzword in the realm of social media, and one that stirs a mixture of nostalgia and frustration within me. Like many, I recall the days when Twitter’s chronological timeline was the norm, a straightforward feed that allowed me to seamlessly follow my friends and acquaintances in real-time. Yet, as social platforms evolved, so did the mechanics governing our digital interactions. Enter the algorithm to Twitter, (now “X”, what an awful rebranding), that mechanism that generates a timeline who drives engagement. In this age of algorithmic timelines, I find myself oscillating between yearning and disdain.