The TikTok algorithm is generally seen, by its users, as being really good. Once you've spent some time there and your For You Page really gets going, it really

The TikTok algorithm is generally seen, by its users, as being really good. Once you've spent some time there and your For You Page really gets going, it really feels like it's For You. And the algorithm there doesn't seem to penalize people doing original reporting, current events explainers, science content and educational content, musical performances, tutorials, etc., alongside typical social media stuff like viral challenges and pet videos or whatever. The general "vibe" is that TikTok feels more "authentic," while Reels is mostly manufactured content (dance videos, AI slop, "funny" compilations, lots and lots of ads) and YouTube Shorts is where comedy skits and reuploads of TikTok content go to die.