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		Alphaeus on Nov 24, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: I created an alternative to the YouTube algorithm ... When it asks you why you're not interested, one of the options is "I've already watched this video".

PopeDotNinja on Nov 24, 2020 [–]

I used to do that, but it was a lot of work & I didn't notice an improvement to the search results.

etripe on Nov 24, 2020 | [–]

I experienced exactly the same. I suspect that since they're optimising for engagement, already having watched a video is some indication that you'll engage with it again.

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