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[–] Semi-Hemi-Demigod@kbin.social 21 points 2 years ago (9 children)

Instead, on TikTok, users have little control over the videos they’re served. The main interface with the app is through the user’s homepage, called the For You Page — FYP for short — where they scroll through an infinite supply of videos served up by the app’s algorithm that play, one by one. A few might be from people they follow, but most won’t.

I wasn't aware of this because I avoid that app like the plague, but this is peak enshittification right here.

[–] nix@merv.news 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Thats how youtube is as well though? The default homepage for both is based on what you watch and like and comment on and some videos from accounts you follow. Or you can switch to the Followed/Subscriptions section for either app.

Its like that on every social media other than mastodon

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