Re:‘YouTube recommendations are toxic,’ says dev who worked ...
by oarabbus_ on Wednesday December 23, 2020 @01:51PM
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>It seems like it's always some fame chasing YouTubers/people who dont deserve being on the Trending list instead of actual cool videos and content.
What else should they be showing? How does the algorithm determine what are "cool videos and content" to someone who hasn't entered searches? It makes the most sense to put the top Youtube channels/stars on the front page, after all they are the most viewed.
>Are you producing original and awesome content? No one will ever find your video.
This is why TikTok has blown up; an absolute nobody can get a million views on their video overnight.
What else should they be showing? How does the algorithm determine what are "cool videos and content" to someone who hasn't entered searches? It makes the most sense to put the top Youtube channels/stars on the front page, after all they are the most viewed.
>Are you producing original and awesome content? No one will ever find your video.
This is why TikTok has blown up; an absolute nobody can get a million views on their video overnight.