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by fdewrewrewf 1349 days ago
Youtube was a jewel. Sign out, clear your cookies, and take a look at the default recommendations to a new user. It's a cheap TikTok clone.

It's a shame, because I've learned so much. I have also wasted a lot of time and attention there.

Edit: I should clarify "learned so much". I learned a lot by watching knowledgable and skilled people share their experiences and wisdom. However, there comes a point where you are just watching someone else lead their lives, instead of leading your own.

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> Youtube was a jewel. Sign out, clear your cookies, and take a look at the default recommendations to a new user. It's a cheap TikTok clone.

How is this fair to Youtube? Youtube literally have no idea who you are (supposed to, anyways). What are they supposed to show to a random Youtube consumer? Whatever the average consumer finds interesting. Unfortunately for humanity, its TikTok videos.