Ten_cubed – Artificially restricted social graph

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Just wanted to share an idea I've had for a while for creating social networks that are useful but don't lead to eventual enshittification. The idea is simple: - Each user gets 10 connections - User networks go out to MAX 3rd degree connections - Users can set their max network preference (1st, 2nd or 3rd degree) This leads to networks that have a maximum 1,110 theoretical connections. It leads to all sorts of fun side-effects, like coveting 1st degree connections and volatile networks that swell and contract as connections change. Let me know your thoughts!

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