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> Algorithmically modifying the poster frames / thumbnails of shows to be more appealing to users. Again promoting engagement and misleading users of the true c
by V-2 8y ago
> Algorithmically modifying the poster frames / thumbnails of shows to be more appealing to users. Again promoting engagement and misleading users of the true content of the show.
But it's not necessarily "misleading". Eg. if I like actor A and you like actor B, and both are starring in the movie, showing us two different posters with actor A and B respectively doesn't really mislead neither of us. With posters it's always "blind men and an elephant" anyway.
For what it's worth, I recommend the RateFlix extension for Chrome. It augments Netlifx UI by showing IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes ratings next to the titles. It makes it much easier to dismiss most of the trash.
- oarsinsync 8y ago> > Algorithmically modifying the poster frames / thumbnails of shows to be more appealing to users. > But it's not necessarily "misleading" I suspect GP was talking about when Netflix was accused of displaying different posters based on race in an attempt to manipulate and mislead[0]: > Rather than showcasing its two white leads, the poster for Like Father instead suggests to some subscribers that there are major roles for African-American actors Blaire Brooks and Leonard Ouzts [0] https://news.sky.com/story/netflix-deceiving-black-users-with-creepy-posters-11531429 https://news.sky.com/story/netflix-deceiving-black-users-wit...
- V-2 8y agoHow does Netflix know what race I am?