I created an alternative to the YouTube algorithm to stop me wasting time

Re:I created an alternative to the YouTube algorithm to stop... by ianbooker on Tuesday November 24, 2020 @03:02AM (#25196302)

Then you cut out videos you were interested in the first place.

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Re:I created an alternative to the YouTube algorithm to stop... by Alphaeus on Tuesday November 24, 2020 @03:30AM (#25196464)

When it asks you why you're not interested, one of the options is "I've already watched this video".

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Re:I created an alternative to the YouTube algorithm to stop... by PopeDotNinja on Tuesday November 24, 2020 @04:14AM (#25196697)

I used to do that, but it was a lot of work & I didn't notice an improvement to the search results.

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Re:I created an alternative to the YouTube algorithm to stop... by etripe on Tuesday November 24, 2020 @06:18AM (#25197437)

I experienced exactly the same. I suspect that since they're optimising for engagement, already having watched a video is some indication that you'll engage with it again.

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