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Why is youtube recommending conservative "talking points" to me?
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I get them all the time. Pro-gun crap, Jordon Peterson, Joe Rogan, and other trash. I constantly hit “don’t recommend this channel” or “show me less of this” but they still come. I honestly think Youtube is getting paid off.
Anger drives engagement because your m more likely to comment when you're angry. If you're fine you probably just move on. So the algorithm prioritises stuff that makes people angry.