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I find the Netflix recommendations largely non-beneficial considering their lack of selection. Most of the movies/series I want to watch are not on Netflix at a
by jetru 9y ago
I find the Netflix recommendations largely non-beneficial considering their lack of selection. Most of the movies/series I want to watch are not on Netflix at all.
Moreover - I think the internal algorithm for training their models will be to maximize "continuations" of watching series enabling binge-watching. While this may be a good measure of engagement for THEM, it hardly is for ME. I would much rather that the choice was made out of the global list of "good stuff I should be watching" versus the "list of stuff Netflix sales people could buy and negotiate for".
I do think it's cool that when you type in a title that's NOT in their system - they can recognize it and recommend similar titles - although - it's a very good bet that actually clicking and watching one of those is highly likely going to a waste of time.
- mayank 9y ago> I think the internal algorithm for training their models will be to maximize "continuations" of watching series enabling binge-watching. While this may be a good measure of engagement for THEM, it hardly is for ME. This seem inconsistent -- are you saying that you binge watch shows that you don't like? There's also a well-known gap between what people say they want to watch vs what they actually watch, they should absolutely be optimizing for the latter.
- jetru 9y ago> There's also a well-known gap between what people say they want to watch vs what they actually watch, they should absolutely be optimizing for the latter. That's the point isn't it? They will optimize for the latter, but I want to optimize for the former.