Some of this stuff would be very easy to copy or modify.

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    The obnoxious crap gets more clicks and views. It happens because we, the audience, reinforce it.

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      1 year ago

      the platforms still love boosting it for engagement no matter how much I ignore it

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        1 year ago

        Yeah that's true, but you can avoid the algorithm by sticking to your "Subscriptions" page in YouTube. Or by using NewPipe or another alternative front end.

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          i use invidious nowadays and its quite good if you dont mind instances going down every once in a while