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Re:Facebook readies global launch of its TikTok competitor by ehnto on Thursday July 16, 2020 @11:03AM (#23859694)
Of course that optimizes toward a particular bubble, so you end up not seeing content you may have also enjoyed, because the app has pigeon holed you into a particular type of content.

After a certain amount of time I find most algorithm driven feeds stop being able to deliver an interesting experience, and I stop using them.

I wonder how your feed will evolve once Warzone isn't the top dog anymore, maybe it considers cohorts and enough people in your cohort will actively search for the next popular game that it will spill into your feed?

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Re:Facebook readies global launch of its TikTok competitor by unexpected on Thursday July 16, 2020 @11:33AM (#23860018)
it will be interesting, for sure. In your example though, I personally feel like this is a case of "ignorance is bliss" - I have many ways of finding interesting content - I treat Tik Tok as a guilty pleasure, much like my relationship with ice cream. In a world overwhelmed with choice, and just sort of mental exhaustion from politics, world events, current affairs, and overall negativity, I'm very happy to just sit and consume ice cream for 15-20 minutes a day!
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