cfiesler,
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I suppose it's time to re-share this op-ed I wrote about #TikTok again. Also happy to speak with journalists on this topic. I have a lot of feelings. :) https://slate.com/technology/2023/03/tiktok-hearing-what-congress-missed.html

JetForMe,
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@cfiesler That’s a great article!

Have you noticed a change in the algorithm lately though? I see a more “sponsored” videos, and a LOT more videos that aren’t sponsored but have a shop link.

I’m also getting far more videos with single-digit likes and comments from people with very few followers.

I get a lot more live video, too.

And something has changed with the quality of the actual content that I can’t put my finger on, but it’s noticeably worse.

cfiesler,
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@JetForMe Well, TikTok Shop has drastically changed the platform because of how it has incentivized creators to basically become their own QVC. Even I have found myself tempted to sell stuff because it would mean more views, haha.

JetForMe,
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@cfiesler Pity that commerce now weights content higher, rather than “likelihood I’ll find it interesting.”

cfiesler,
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@JetForMe I mean on the bright side it is providing a good source of income for many creators (because they can get commission) but I'd rather just see TikTok paying them directly.

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