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I find it annoying how content is so easily discoverable in YouTube but with Netflix, it's almost like the site is actively trying to stop you from discovering
by newen 7y ago
I find it annoying how content is so easily discoverable in YouTube but with Netflix, it's almost like the site is actively trying to stop you from discovering new content in there. For example, I share a Netflix account with a relative who has somewhat different tastes from me and I find shows/movies on her account's front page I find interesting that I would never have found on my account except if I search for that specific show.
- notatoad 7y agoI think you might be underestimating the brilliance of YouTube's algorithm. There's no other video service that comes close. I have the same complaints about Netflix's discovery UI, but it's way better than Amazon's recommendations.
- newen 7y agoYou're likely right about Youtube's recommendation algorithm being much better than Netflix's. But I was thinking more in terms of how Youtube's UI allows for much easier exploration compared to Netflix. For example, when I click on a video, Youtube gives you a huge list of related videos but Netflix gives you a small list and only for some movies/shows.