• mabd@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    Yeah, I’m all for privacy, but I actually get interesting things recommended by YouTube. If I turn this off won’t I just get random YouTube videos? No thanks. I also do use my watch history for “I watched it the other day, what was that video called again?”

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      1 year ago

      Every time I set up a new computer, and before I log into Youtube and see my own recommendations, I look at the raw front page and am shocked that people find all that bullshit entertaining. Nothing but clickbait, drama, and political videos as far as the eye can see.

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        1 year ago

        I recently started a new google account and was actually disturbed by the absolute shit on the raw front page.

        I actually tried to watch some of the videos to get an inkling of what is supposed to be appealing and I just couldn’t. It was sooooo bad.

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        1 year ago

        Exactly, it’s total garbage. I’ve been training the algo for years, no way I’m giving that up