Ask HN: Why is YouTube's recommendation system so bad?

I watch one Steve jobs video all year, happens to be last week. I don't need 30% of recommendations to be related to Steve Jobs from here on out.

10 points | by mr-pink 8 hours ago

3 comments

  • java-man 8 hours ago
    Their income depends on the users clicking on ads.
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    • mr-pink 4 hours ago
      ok, so why don't they suggest things i want to see. that way i would see more ads
  • marysminefnuf 8 hours ago
    it used to be a ton better but its just optimized now so we are more likely to click on things we see rather than things that are interesting or relevant. they want us to click so we see the ads lol.