What's your take on content recommendations?

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Do you feel like algorithms help you more than they hurt you in your feeds? Are there any particular pitfalls you find yourself in when scrolling?

David Grunwald · Accepted Answer

I like them when they’re spot-on, but too often they feel repetitive and don’t add much value.

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Content recommendations are pretty useful for discovering new stuff I might not find on my own.

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They’re handy for exploring new topics, but it’s annoying when they’re too focused on just one type of content.

Ernest Wolfe · Answer

@da_vid_grunwald 100% agree. I launched an app today that I find helps to only use content recommendations when I actually am looking for something new and it works great! It's free, so give it a try: https://www.producthunt.com/post...

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I think algorithms generally help me more than they hurt. They tailor content to my interests, making it easier to find relevant information and stay updated on topics I care about.

It’s a balance between enjoying personalized content and staying aware of potential biases.

Ernest Wolfe · Answer

@dinda_nancy That's a very good point. I've discovered so many great things because of algorithms that I never would have otherwise. Still, I find it to be overwhelming and annoying sometimes when I get sucked in, so I built this app that helps without fully eliminating our content feeds: https://www.producthunt.com/post... -- check it out!

Ernest Wolfe · Answer

@s_ana_khan I agree with you - it's nice when you can get a bunch of new information, but seeing the same content suggested over and over is very annoying. I just launched a project that I hope will help people have more control over their feeds that's free and super simple; check it out! https://www.producthunt.com/post...

What's your take on content recommendations?

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