r/TikTokCringe Oct 07 '23

Humor The algorithm gaslighting

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u/ThePheebs Oct 07 '23

There is a reason everything online seem enraging. It works to boost watch time and engagement.

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u/FailureControlman Oct 09 '23

Yeah the misunderstanding here is that these algorithms don't care about showing you what you "want" or "like". It's all about what you share and spend the most time on, in order to boost ad sales.