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TikTok is just way too “thirsty” — they try too hard to get me hooked which is a massive turnoff. I have the app. I only open it to upload videos. Then I ignor
by elvis10ten 4y ago
TikTok is just way too “thirsty” — they try too hard to get me hooked which is a massive turnoff.
I have the app. I only open it to upload videos. Then I ignore it and its notifications.
Instagram works well for me. I have “trained” it to recommend fitness, football, & comedy. I go to search, watch what’s on the first page without scrolling, and then I’m out.
- TranquilMarmot 4y agoSometimes I feel like it knows which videos I'll like and don't like and it will purposefully show me 10 videos that are "meh" that I skip through quickly and then 1 or 2 videos that are spot-on (funny, intellectual, etc.) which makes it feel a LOT like a Skinner Box. Keep pulling the lever until you get something good, and all the bad stuff in between makes the good stuff seem that much better.
- pbw 4y agoPeople think you get dopamine hits when you find cool stimulating things. You actually get a steady drip while seeking, it’s what keeps you transfixed looking for the next thing. And as this shows a variable reward gives you a stronger drip: https://liveinnovation.org/dopamine-more-than-pleasure-the-secret-is-the-anticipation-of-a-reward/ https://liveinnovation.org/dopamine-more-than-pleasure-the-s... I figure a big challenge for TT is they must send you less good stuff to rate it. They probably hold off doing that until you appear hooked. You wouldn’t want a new user to get a bizarre/lame video with 5 views.