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Re:I created an alternative to the YouTube algorithm to stop... by onurcel on Monday November 23, 2020 @02:01PM (#25190288)
great idea! thanks for sharing this.

Recently I noticed I get better suggestions when I am logged out [0]. I am still convinced someone could implement a recommendation system that can suggest more interesting videos based on my history. And it would make me spend more time on the platform so it would be actually win-win if that could have been done by youtube but given their current priorities on monetization I don't know if there is hope. I will give that a try.

[0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=25177807

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Re:I created an alternative to the YouTube algorithm to stop... by ChrisLovejoy on Monday November 23, 2020 @02:49PM (#25190878)
Ah, interesting. Yeah I get the impression the algorithm really tries to feed you more of what you've watched, whereas sometimes the more 'generally' good videos are what you would prefer.

I think you're right re: monetisation and incentives tbh, I can't envisage it changing any time soon

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