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[–] FenderStratocaster@lemmy.world 41 points 3 hours ago (2 children)

I like Tiktok for funny and helpful videos, but I deleted it because I realized the algorithm was controlling too much of what I was seeing. I realized it was starting to shape my opinions and split.

Their algorithm is a drug and spreads propaganda just like Facebook. Stay far away.

[–] systemglitch@lemmy.world 5 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

I make a point of avoiding any form of mass produced short video format. I could almost feel my IQ dimming as I watched those things.

[–] CosmicTurtle0@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 7 minutes ago

I recently became active again on LinkedIn because gestures generally at all of the layoffs and even they have short form videos.

Who asked for that?!

[–] CosmoNova@lemmy.world 17 points 3 hours ago

Good on you for making that realization. Most TikTok users I encounter do not have that level of self-reflection. I‘m not sure if I would have it if I ever installed it. I mean when you‘re constantly surrounded by the algorithmic equivalent of yes-men on TikTok, any opposition outside your bubble must look like a glitch. It seems pretty tough to break out of that.