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> i also like algorithms but i decided it was not for kids Yeah, I’ve only ever heard negative things about video suggestions for kids. I guess the key search
by masspro 3y ago
> i also like algorithms but i decided it was not for kids
Yeah, I’ve only ever heard negative things about video suggestions for kids. I guess the key search term for those who don’t know is “Elsagate”. Normal looking videos that draw in kids with popular characters and then suddenly they are doing bloody surgery on each other or whatever. I don’t even know if there’s negative intent on the part of the creators or if it’s just algo-profit drive led to this.
- chankstein38 3y ago>negative intent I think clickbaiting children in to a less-than-savory theme so you can get their ad revenue is probably enough negative intent to make me grossed out by them.
- masspro 3y agoVery fair. You just exposed a part of my brain to me, where I put “bad profit-driven motive” into a separate bucket that I consider less severe than “direct evil desire for harm”, and now that I see that I’m not sure how bad that thought process sucks. It’s definitely driven by getting (too?) used to things having an average level of shittiness.
- chankstein38 3y agoI totally feel that! I'm there too. The average level of shittiness has increased so much I basically don't expect things to work unless the specific feature makes the company money. Otherwise, it feels like an afterthought that may or may not function properly. Also, in case it was unclear, my original response wasn't meant as any criticism towards you. More just disgust towards those folks.
- melagonster 3y agoIf they just want money, they can keep video suitable for kids. A common conspiracy is, these creator of Elsagate-like video try to make predating kids easier in worldwide.