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Social media algorithms favor low-quality content over user preference

The user is discussing the prevalence of low-quality content, referred to as "slop," on video platforms like YouTube and TikTok. They argue that algorithms on these platforms favor such content, even though users do not want it. The user attributes this trend to the platforms prioritizing profit and engagement over user experience, characterizing them as "grift" rather than spaces for people. AI

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Social media algorithms favor low-quality content over user preference

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    RE: https:// hachyderm.io/@Kristofferabild/ 116794137964463298 Importantly: Presented videos. There's plenty of non-slop, at least on YT (TT can get fucked) - b

    RE: https:// hachyderm.io/@Kristofferabild/ 116794137964463298 Importantly: Presented videos. There's plenty of non-slop, at least on YT (TT can get fucked) - but the algorithm favors slop, even though nobody wants it. Because those platforms aren't even nominally for people anym…