The visibility of user-generated content is a key aspect of social media engagement. On Facebook, the platform’s algorithm determines which comments are displayed by default under posts. Understanding the factors influencing comment visibility and methods to potentially bypass algorithmic filtering is crucial for comprehensive content consumption.
Ensuring complete comment visibility can enhance a user’s understanding of the overall conversation and diverse perspectives related to a particular post. Historically, Facebook’s comment ranking system aimed to prioritize relevant and engaging content, but this can inadvertently suppress certain viewpoints or obscure important information for users seeking a holistic view. This impacts researchers, journalists, and the general public attempting to gauge sentiment or identify nuanced opinions.