Re:The Facebook Algorithm Mom Problem
by icebraining on Wednesday July 12, 2017 @05:57PM
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Because if e.g. you watch a Tool video, the ad rates for you watching a Korn video after that are higher than if you watch a Zeni Geva one
But why? If I've watched hundreds of Zeni Geva videos over the years, but it's my fifth Tool video, why would I be more likely to click on a ad on a Korn video?
Re:The Facebook Algorithm Mom Problem
by rhizome on Wednesday July 12, 2017 @06:54PM
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It's not that they think you'll be more likely, it's that they rather you did, so the suggestion emerges. Recommendation engines are a funnel for revenue.
But why? If I've watched hundreds of Zeni Geva videos over the years, but it's my fifth Tool video, why would I be more likely to click on a ad on a Korn video?