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I wonder why these Algorithms need to be opaque? If everyone knew the rules, it would be a level playing ground.

Instead it allows the people who have all day/financial incentives to learn the rules.

> If everyone knew the rules, it would be a level playing ground.

I see you have never worked in anti-abuse.

If you had read the article, you'd know the answer to your question:

> Rule breakers often make new accounts after an outright ban, so the subtle yet frustrating shadowban can be a better way to curb misbehavior.

I read the article, that isn't relevant to my original post.

The 'Algorithm' applies outside of one dating app.