• bamboo@lemm.eeEnglish
      4·
      6 months ago

      I think the easy discoverability on these platforms is part of what makes them so popular. Using TikTok or similar, a user typically wants to be shown new things, it maintains a sense of novelty that keeps users constantly engaged. Having to do this manually would be a huge negative.

      • BroBot9000@lemmy.worldEnglish
        4·
        6 months ago

        It’s what’s makes them addictive. Mindless doom scrolling an algorithm.

        Give users control to block and follow whatever without being pushed for “engagement”

        That’s for selling ads

    • threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      1·
      6 months ago

      I pretty much do exactly that when it comes to YouTube, and I almost never browse TikTok/Shorts/Reels-type content. Not everyone is like me though, and options for those who do enjoy short-form video would be good.