I saw someone argue that shitposters can't succeed on Mastodon because their posts won't go viral due to the lack of an algorithm.

As a counterpoint to their belief I would like to introduce exhibit A, whatever the hell this account is.

@lowqualityfacts

"If shit posters don't exist on mastodon where do all the shit posts come from?"

@lowqualityfacts I just had one of my toots do numbers for the first time, and honestly it's kind of a pain in the ass. I had to learn to clear my notifications.

@pawsplay @lowqualityfacts honestly that's how internet clout works in any app tbh

@lowqualityfacts "That just makes sense!"

@lowqualityfacts and your read that persons shit post, Exhibit 2.

@lowqualityfacts Wait, so they think “virality” can only be achieved artificially? That seems counter to the very definition.