Peter L. Mehegan questions social media algorithms and coverage of alleged violence in Iran

Peter L. Mehegan, New Hampshire State Representative for Merrimack 12th District
Peter L. Mehegan, New Hampshire State Representative for Merrimack 12th District
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Peter L. Mehegan, a social media user, has recently posted a series of tweets expressing concerns about the content on his social media feed and commenting on international news coverage.

On February 9, 2026, Mehegan questioned changes in his algorithmically curated feed: “Can someone explain why my feed’s algorithm has gone from 100% rabid TDS to math for idiots and eye exams? On top of my feed, five eye exams, six fill in the blank word puzzles and eight math/algebra puzzles that only .1% can figure out. Only .005 % can explain this.”

The following day, on February 10, he referenced breaking news reports with apparent skepticism regarding editorial priorities: “And in more breaking news exclusives: Nancy Guthrie was allegedly kidnapped. That is all. Ignore 50,000 slaughtered in Iran. That is apparently not news.”

On February 11, Mehegan again commented on events in Iran and their portrayal: “Not to mention the 50000 Iranians gunned down this week in the cities of Iran. Thank you for participating in this very important psy-op.”

These posts come amid ongoing debates about how algorithms influence what users see online and concerns over selective reporting or prioritization of international events by major news outlets.



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