Reddit Algorithm Shift: New Niche Audience Discovery Opportunities
A user observes Reddit's algorithm suddenly recommending 'semi obscure subreddits,' a shift from past account experiences. If this is a widespread change, it signifies Reddit's increased effort to push users into niche communities, potentially boosting engagement and discoverability for specialized content. Marketers and content creators should monitor this trend to refine their Reddit strategy, focusing on highly targeted content for these newly exposed niche audiences, or exploring paid promotion within these specific subreddits as they become more prominent in user feeds.
Origin Reddit Post
r/outoftheloop
What's going on with reddit suddenly recommending all sorts of semi obscure subreddits to me?
Posted by u/UncoveringTruths4You•07/20/2025
This is like my 7th reddit account or something. I make one every 6 months as a way to keep my internet history a bit more safe for snooping. Anyway when ever I made accounts in the past I'd
Top Comments
u/Tech_Itch
> We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0.
Still luckily in 2.0. "Internet 3.0" was just blockchain and crypto hype that's thankfully died down.
u/Cilicious
> old.reddit.com
>
> combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite -
Yes even though RES is no longer being developed, it really is an enhanced experience. When these are gone, I prob
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ah alright. Yeah, I mean I felt the recommendations were more relevant and less creepy before. Now its some really dodgy shit. I got this "boxingcirclejerk" subreddit that just exploded artif
u/TwpMun
I was seeing that one too until I blocked it. There is apparently an option to include your sub in recommendations and to pay to promote it, so that maybe why these subs appear so much.
u/Tech_Itch
> We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0.
Still luckily in 2.0. "Internet 3.0" was just blockchain and crypto hype that's thankfully died down.
u/TwpMun
Answer: fuck this sub and its ridiculous rules
u/AyJay9
Answer: Did you start using a VPN or move to somewhere with pooled IPs (an apartment with provided internet or a university campus for example)? That would explain the communities visited bef
u/Cilicious
> old.reddit.com
>
> combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite -
Yes even though RES is no longer being developed, it really is an enhanced experience. When these are gone, I prob
u/Doctor-Amazing
I think my only blocked ones are sports subs that get surges of popularity that take up half the front page when there's an event
u/AlamosX
I'm sorry I don't have any sources I'm just chronically online and on the spectrum lol. I've been messing around with Reddit and other social media platform algorithms because I'm aware I'
u/UncoveringTruths4You
I dig your comparison to digg. People have been saying it for a while. But sadly I think you're wrong. We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0. Google doesn't crawl the web anymore, they artificial
u/JJAsond
I use RES on desktop and I hide every user with a post karma of over 100k. They usually post non oc slop
u/TwpMun
Nope, i've never visited any of those subs never even thought of them.
I say you can pay to promote them based on a cursory google search that mentioned Reddit ads, I know nothing more than
u/anuncommontruth
Losing baconreader made Reddit actively worse for me.
u/JJAsond
I use RES on desktop and I hide every user with a post karma of over 100k. They usually post non oc slop
u/SoOutofMyLeague
I don't get why my algorithm is suggesting all these indian subs.
u/[deleted]
[deleted]
u/djnobunaga
Answer: Reddit rolls out algorithm changes every once in a while. When these changes hit you, you'll typically see posts/subreddits you wouldn't normally see for at least a few days. (Source:
u/TwpMun
I was seeing that one too until I blocked it. There is apparently an option to include your sub in recommendations and to pay to promote it, so that maybe why these subs appear so much.
u/Thedeadnite
Do we go to 4.0 next or straight to dead internet theory?
u/anuncommontruth
Losing baconreader made Reddit actively worse for me.
u/BalfonheimHoe
You don't even see the OP replying to the comments
u/AlamosX
Lol thank you. I muted that sub because it got ridiculous. In Reddit's defense I kept morbidly clicking on them so... Lol.
Another thing I've noticed about the algorithm is it is also seemi
u/AlamosX
Answer: Reddit has been rolling out algorithmic suggested content for the past while. Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
What I have noticed i
u/Doctor-Amazing
I think my only blocked ones are sports subs that get surges of popularity that take up half the front page when there's an event
u/EntropicReaver
to be fair /all is also changing because reddit and the internet in general is getting so many new users especially as the OP noted from india and other countries, half my blocked /all subred
u/Restless_Fillmore
https://openai.com/index/openai-and-reddit-partnership/
u/anuncommontruth
Losing baconreader made Reddit actively worse for me.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Bro I couldnt even post this OP. Had to try 3 times, because you cant have a screenshot without a link to the screenshot but its nowhere mentioned. So first I had no screenshot, blocked. Then
u/TwpMun
Answer: fuck this sub and its ridiculous rules
u/ByGollie
> old.reddit.com
combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite - and you have a vastly improved site
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Negative on that one capt'n. At least for me.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
yeah I feel the doomscrolling fears too. Thinking about never coming back to reddit tbh. Its hooking in a weird way thats scary, esp getting these weird feels cause I suspect some of these su
u/craag
Reddit has gotten really weird since chatgpt. Subreddits that I've been on for years are suddenly flooded with these strange open-ended askreddit-style posts, like "What's your favorite ____?
u/AlamosX
Lol thank you. I muted that sub because it got ridiculous. In Reddit's defense I kept morbidly clicking on them so... Lol.
Another thing I've noticed about the algorithm is it is also seemi
u/Smiles4YouRawrX3
Answer: Reddit is trying to subtlely influence people with far left extremist views by slowing recommending them "neutral/centrist" subs when in actuality they are very left-wing echo chamber
u/Thedeadnite
Do we go to 4.0 next or straight to dead internet theory?
u/AlamosX
Answer: Reddit has been rolling out algorithmic suggested content for the past while. Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
What I have noticed i
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Feeling the same thing about the boxingcircle jerk one and others that have popped up on my feed. People used to memepost about "the dead internet theory". This is the first time Im actually
u/UncoveringTruths4You
I dig your comparison to digg. People have been saying it for a while. But sadly I think you're wrong. We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0. Google doesn't crawl the web anymore, they artificial
u/Doctor-Amazing
Yeah I got through most of this thread assuming people were just talking about what was hitting r/all and wondering why everyone was acting like they had their own personal algorithm.
Didn'
u/snerp
> Another funny one is if you frequent a sub for any given city/location the algorithm will actually try to suggest other city subs because they're "similar subs". I've gotten suggestions
u/OGSyedIsEverywhere
Answer: I typed
> "snorkblot" site:reddit.com before:2023
into Google and got mostly authentic, human-produced results where it seemed to be a shitposting and link-posting community for
u/Doctor-Amazing
I think my only blocked ones are sports subs that get surges of popularity that take up half the front page when there's an event
u/Wolfy87
You can always use 3rd party apps and old.reddit.com where all of their infinite feed of slop and recommendations don't exist. Just the things you subscribe to. It's the only way I still bare
u/Doctor-Amazing
I think my only blocked ones are sports subs that get surges of popularity that take up half the front page when there's an event
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Can you clarify? It still doesnt explain why the subreddits themselves feel so loosely or not at all connected to what I browse on reddit or am interested in (like its trying to forcefully ex
u/AlamosX
Answer: Reddit has been rolling out algorithmic suggested content for the past while. Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
What I have noticed i
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Negative on that one capt'n. At least for me.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
I dig your comparison to digg. People have been saying it for a while. But sadly I think you're wrong. We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0. Google doesn't crawl the web anymore, they artificial
u/project2501c
Solution: https://old.reddit.com
u/HandOfYawgmoth
Reply, since it can't be a top-level answer:
Fuck new Reddit. old.reddit.com remains the gold standard. It shows only content from the subreddits that you follow. It will never recommend new
u/snerp
> Another funny one is if you frequent a sub for any given city/location the algorithm will actually try to suggest other city subs because they're "similar subs". I've gotten suggestions
u/HandOfYawgmoth
Reply, since it can't be a top-level answer:
Fuck new Reddit. old.reddit.com remains the gold standard. It shows only content from the subreddits that you follow. It will never recommend new
u/uForgot_urFloaties
Aw shit, same is happening to me. Lots of random shittyy subs with things I don't enjoy. Fu kers..
u/uForgot_urFloaties
Aw shit, same is happening to me. Lots of random shittyy subs with things I don't enjoy. Fu kers..
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Can you clarify? It still doesnt explain why the subreddits themselves feel so loosely or not at all connected to what I browse on reddit or am interested in (like its trying to forcefully ex
u/Murrabbit
Answer: You nailed it in one,
>are everyone seeing their feed full of what the AI algorithms think you "want"
This is the way of all social media for years now. That's part of why I use
u/BP8270
I will use old reddit until it is no more. From the day they remove old reddit, I will remove reddit from my life.
Also why the hell is there a share button at the top of this comments page?
u/UncoveringTruths4You
I dig your comparison to digg. People have been saying it for a while. But sadly I think you're wrong. We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0. Google doesn't crawl the web anymore, they artificial
u/TwpMun
Answer: fuck this sub and its ridiculous rules
u/ikonoclasm
The RedReader app on Android managed to survive the APIcalypse and functions the same today as it always has. There's an extra setup step, but you can get just your subreddits on a mobile app
u/OGSyedIsEverywhere
Answer: I typed
> "snorkblot" site:reddit.com before:2023
into Google and got mostly authentic, human-produced results where it seemed to be a shitposting and link-posting community for
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
I get random subreddits that have nothing to do with my interests as well. I always get the ask a plumber subreddit. I’m not handy at all and there will be no reason at all for me to get tha
u/SoOutofMyLeague
I don't get why my algorithm is suggesting all these indian subs.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Feeling the same thing about the boxingcircle jerk one and others that have popped up on my feed. People used to memepost about "the dead internet theory". This is the first time Im actually
u/UncoveringTruths4You
yeah I feel the doomscrolling fears too. Thinking about never coming back to reddit tbh. Its hooking in a weird way thats scary, esp getting these weird feels cause I suspect some of these su
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ive seen this roll out too, but its getting crazier and looser and faster and its not even good anymore. Maybe I got an algo experiment thats the worse yet? But check out the most recently ad
u/UncoveringTruths4You
I dig your comparison to digg. People have been saying it for a while. But sadly I think you're wrong. We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0. Google doesn't crawl the web anymore, they artificial
u/NobleDiceDream
Reddit was far more interesting and engaging when all subscribed subreddits were constantly in my homefeed. Now it seems to be that just a selection of some subreddits is visible. The content
u/TwpMun
Nope, i've never visited any of those subs never even thought of them.
I say you can pay to promote them based on a cursory google search that mentioned Reddit ads, I know nothing more than
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
I get random subreddits that have nothing to do with my interests as well. I always get the ask a plumber subreddit. I’m not handy at all and there will be no reason at all for me to get tha
u/ikonoclasm
The RedReader app on Android managed to survive the APIcalypse and functions the same today as it always has. There's an extra setup step, but you can get just your subreddits on a mobile app
u/BMO888
I’ve been using Narwhal app so long I forgot there was even feeds that aren’t just my subscribed subs.
u/uForgot_urFloaties
Aw shit, same is happening to me. Lots of random shittyy subs with things I don't enjoy. Fu kers..
u/TwpMun
I was seeing that one too until I blocked it. There is apparently an option to include your sub in recommendations and to pay to promote it, so that maybe why these subs appear so much.
u/MyWifeButBoratVoice
This is true except that "far left extremist" is a relative term. New subs come from nowhere with a leftist/"populist" bent and nobody bats an eye.
u/snerp
> Another funny one is if you frequent a sub for any given city/location the algorithm will actually try to suggest other city subs because they're "similar subs". I've gotten suggestions
u/MyWifeButBoratVoice
This is true except that "far left extremist" is a relative term. New subs come from nowhere with a leftist/"populist" bent and nobody bats an eye.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ive seen this roll out too, but its getting crazier and looser and faster and its not even good anymore. Maybe I got an algo experiment thats the worse yet? But check out the most recently ad
u/NobleDiceDream
Reddit was far more interesting and engaging when all subscribed subreddits were constantly in my homefeed. Now it seems to be that just a selection of some subreddits is visible. The content
u/Restless_Fillmore
https://openai.com/index/openai-and-reddit-partnership/
u/youreallbots69420
The algorithm wants people to engage with the subreddits who's ads make the most money. It doesn't care if you don't care about the subreddit. Maybe 1% of people accidentally click and load
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ive seen this roll out too, but its getting crazier and looser and faster and its not even good anymore. Maybe I got an algo experiment thats the worse yet? But check out the most recently ad
u/JJAsond
TBF that was a problem way before the advanced autofill stuff. It's just typical reddit farming.
u/teamcoltra
But have you ever clicked on one? There's a few subs that seem like they would be totally not in my interests but I see it and think "okay but what *is* Gisele Bündchen's makeup routine" even
u/StokedforLocust
well said. as an old-timer (over a dozen years on this account), the day I can't use old.reddit and RES is the day I nuke my comment history and enter a 12-step program
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ive seen this roll out too, but its getting crazier and looser and faster and its not even good anymore. Maybe I got an algo experiment thats the worse yet? But check out the most recently ad
u/UncoveringTruths4You
You too? Just PM:ed the mods of r/boxing to see their views and made a code of conduct report to the admins. Really gonna dig deep on this one, its freaking interesting lol!
Also fascinating
u/UncoveringTruths4You
The thread is dead and even thoug h it got huge traction nobdoy really figured out everything but maybe we all figured out something. Its sad you got -2 tho. I'll upvote this. I'ts one hudnre
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Feeling the same thing about the boxingcircle jerk one and others that have popped up on my feed. People used to memepost about "the dead internet theory". This is the first time Im actually
u/UncoveringTruths4You
The thread is dead and even thoug h it got huge traction nobdoy really figured out everything but maybe we all figured out something. Its sad you got -2 tho. I'll upvote this. I'ts one hudnre
u/djnobunaga
Answer: Reddit rolls out algorithm changes every once in a while. When these changes hit you, you'll typically see posts/subreddits you wouldn't normally see for at least a few days. (Source:
u/UncoveringTruths4You
The thread is dead and even thoug h it got huge traction nobdoy really figured out everything but maybe we all figured out something. Its sad you got -2 tho. I'll upvote this. I'ts one hudnre
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Fuck man, it should still be in your profile. like if you click in the upper right on ur pink face then look in there. Maybe? Id appreciate it, esp if u put effort in it. God all these bureac
u/youreallbots69420
The algorithm wants people to engage with the subreddits who's ads make the most money. It doesn't care if you don't care about the subreddit. Maybe 1% of people accidentally click and load
u/UncoveringTruths4You
We need the r/internethistorian to investigate! :O Really? You can pay to promote subs now? Shit that might be the answer, when did it start?
Also I assume you're not a super UFC or boxin
u/SoOutofMyLeague
I don't get why my algorithm is suggesting all these indian subs.
u/JJAsond
TBF that was a problem way before the advanced autofill stuff. It's just typical reddit farming.
u/teamcoltra
But have you ever clicked on one? There's a few subs that seem like they would be totally not in my interests but I see it and think "okay but what *is* Gisele Bündchen's makeup routine" even
u/Murrabbit
Answer: You nailed it in one,
>are everyone seeing their feed full of what the AI algorithms think you "want"
This is the way of all social media for years now. That's part of why I use
u/seacookie89
Wtaf
u/project2501c
Solution: https://old.reddit.com
u/HandOfYawgmoth
Reply, since it can't be a top-level answer:
Fuck new Reddit. old.reddit.com remains the gold standard. It shows only content from the subreddits that you follow. It will never recommend new
u/UncoveringTruths4You
The thread is dead and even thoug h it got huge traction nobdoy really figured out everything but maybe we all figured out something. Its sad you got -2 tho. I'll upvote this. I'ts one hudnre
u/Cilicious
> old.reddit.com
>
> combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite -
Yes even though RES is no longer being developed, it really is an enhanced experience. When these are gone, I prob
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ive seen this roll out too, but its getting crazier and looser and faster and its not even good anymore. Maybe I got an algo experiment thats the worse yet? But check out the most recently ad
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
Answer: I found that most of the posts from recommended subreddits were posts that had a significant amount downvoted comments. Reddit is farming you for engagement.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
You too? Just PM:ed the mods of r/boxing to see their views and made a code of conduct report to the admins. Really gonna dig deep on this one, its freaking interesting lol!
Also fascinating
u/Doctor-Amazing
Yeah I got through most of this thread assuming people were just talking about what was hitting r/all and wondering why everyone was acting like they had their own personal algorithm.
Didn'
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
I get random subreddits that have nothing to do with my interests as well. I always get the ask a plumber subreddit. I’m not handy at all and there will be no reason at all for me to get tha
u/[deleted]
[deleted]
u/JJAsond
I use RES on desktop and I hide every user with a post karma of over 100k. They usually post non oc slop
u/AlamosX
Lol thank you. I muted that sub because it got ridiculous. In Reddit's defense I kept morbidly clicking on them so... Lol.
Another thing I've noticed about the algorithm is it is also seemi
u/seacookie89
Wtaf
u/UncoveringTruths4You
I dig your comparison to digg. People have been saying it for a while. But sadly I think you're wrong. We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0. Google doesn't crawl the web anymore, they artificial
u/Kandiru
Not necessarily Indian IPS, but that are working and using their personal Reddit on the same account.
So AstroTurf on /r/politics, then see what's happening locally on /r/Mumbai
The algori
u/Kandiru
Not necessarily Indian IPS, but that are working and using their personal Reddit on the same account.
So AstroTurf on /r/politics, then see what's happening locally on /r/Mumbai
The algori
u/Murrabbit
Answer: You nailed it in one,
>are everyone seeing their feed full of what the AI algorithms think you "want"
This is the way of all social media for years now. That's part of why I use
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Bro I couldnt even post this OP. Had to try 3 times, because you cant have a screenshot without a link to the screenshot but its nowhere mentioned. So first I had no screenshot, blocked. Then
u/Doctor-Amazing
I think my only blocked ones are sports subs that get surges of popularity that take up half the front page when there's an event
u/Wolfy87
You can always use 3rd party apps and old.reddit.com where all of their infinite feed of slop and recommendations don't exist. Just the things you subscribe to. It's the only way I still bare
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Feeling the same thing about the boxingcircle jerk one and others that have popped up on my feed. People used to memepost about "the dead internet theory". This is the first time Im actually
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
Answer: I found that most of the posts from recommended subreddits were posts that had a significant amount downvoted comments. Reddit is farming you for engagement.
u/AlamosX
Answer: Reddit has been rolling out algorithmic suggested content for the past while. Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
What I have noticed i
u/ikonoclasm
The RedReader app on Android managed to survive the APIcalypse and functions the same today as it always has. There's an extra setup step, but you can get just your subreddits on a mobile app
u/Thedeadnite
Do we go to 4.0 next or straight to dead internet theory?
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Bro I couldnt even post this OP. Had to try 3 times, because you cant have a screenshot without a link to the screenshot but its nowhere mentioned. So first I had no screenshot, blocked. Then
u/UncoveringTruths4You
The thread is dead and even thoug h it got huge traction nobdoy really figured out everything but maybe we all figured out something. Its sad you got -2 tho. I'll upvote this. I'ts one hudnre
u/anuncommontruth
Losing baconreader made Reddit actively worse for me.
u/AyJay9
Answer: Did you start using a VPN or move to somewhere with pooled IPs (an apartment with provided internet or a university campus for example)? That would explain the communities visited bef
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Can you clarify? It still doesnt explain why the subreddits themselves feel so loosely or not at all connected to what I browse on reddit or am interested in (like its trying to forcefully ex
u/Murrabbit
Answer: You nailed it in one,
>are everyone seeing their feed full of what the AI algorithms think you "want"
This is the way of all social media for years now. That's part of why I use
u/UncoveringTruths4You
The thread is dead and even thoug h it got huge traction nobdoy really figured out everything but maybe we all figured out something. Its sad you got -2 tho. I'll upvote this. I'ts one hudnre
u/OGSyedIsEverywhere
Answer: I typed
> "snorkblot" site:reddit.com before:2023
into Google and got mostly authentic, human-produced results where it seemed to be a shitposting and link-posting community for
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Negative on that one capt'n. At least for me.
u/djnobunaga
Answer: Reddit rolls out algorithm changes every once in a while. When these changes hit you, you'll typically see posts/subreddits you wouldn't normally see for at least a few days. (Source:
u/TwpMun
I was seeing that one too until I blocked it. There is apparently an option to include your sub in recommendations and to pay to promote it, so that maybe why these subs appear so much.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Fuck man, it should still be in your profile. like if you click in the upper right on ur pink face then look in there. Maybe? Id appreciate it, esp if u put effort in it. God all these bureac
u/TwpMun
it's way over the top lol, i'd written an answer to you that was instantly deleted because I didn't put answer: and was sent a long list of rules to follow...yea no time for that
u/Polantaris
I'm expecting them to kill off old.reddit.com eventually and if they do, goodbye reddit. I can't stand the redesign. So much wasted space...
u/TwpMun
I was seeing that one too until I blocked it. There is apparently an option to include your sub in recommendations and to pay to promote it, so that maybe why these subs appear so much.
u/project2501c
Solution: https://old.reddit.com
u/AlamosX
I'm sorry I don't have any sources I'm just chronically online and on the spectrum lol. I've been messing around with Reddit and other social media platform algorithms because I'm aware I'
u/BP8270
I will use old reddit until it is no more. From the day they remove old reddit, I will remove reddit from my life.
Also why the hell is there a share button at the top of this comments page?
u/BalfonheimHoe
You don't even see the OP replying to the comments
u/HandOfYawgmoth
Reply, since it can't be a top-level answer:
Fuck new Reddit. old.reddit.com remains the gold standard. It shows only content from the subreddits that you follow. It will never recommend new
u/Thedeadnite
Do we go to 4.0 next or straight to dead internet theory?
u/TwpMun
it's way over the top lol, i'd written an answer to you that was instantly deleted because I didn't put answer: and was sent a long list of rules to follow...yea no time for that
u/TwpMun
Nope, i've never visited any of those subs never even thought of them.
I say you can pay to promote them based on a cursory google search that mentioned Reddit ads, I know nothing more than
u/TwpMun
Nope, i've never visited any of those subs never even thought of them.
I say you can pay to promote them based on a cursory google search that mentioned Reddit ads, I know nothing more than
u/ByGollie
> old.reddit.com
combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite - and you have a vastly improved site
u/DishonestRaven
Old Reddit still juices the main front page. The default view is still weighted to the subreddits you visit more, vs just a pure vanilla all subreddit subscription weighted by hot.
u/CassadagaValley
> Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
Weird because I keep getting Indian subs even though I've never visited them or their posts, and I've f
u/OGSyedIsEverywhere
Answer: I typed
> "snorkblot" site:reddit.com before:2023
into Google and got mostly authentic, human-produced results where it seemed to be a shitposting and link-posting community for
u/seacookie89
Wtaf
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ive seen this roll out too, but its getting crazier and looser and faster and its not even good anymore. Maybe I got an algo experiment thats the worse yet? But check out the most recently ad
u/BP8270
I will use old reddit until it is no more. From the day they remove old reddit, I will remove reddit from my life.
Also why the hell is there a share button at the top of this comments page?
u/Smiles4YouRawrX3
Answer: Reddit is trying to subtlely influence people with far left extremist views by slowing recommending them "neutral/centrist" subs when in actuality they are very left-wing echo chamber
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
Answer: I found that most of the posts from recommended subreddits were posts that had a significant amount downvoted comments. Reddit is farming you for engagement.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Negative on that one capt'n. At least for me.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
We need the r/internethistorian to investigate! :O Really? You can pay to promote subs now? Shit that might be the answer, when did it start?
Also I assume you're not a super UFC or boxin
u/teamcoltra
But have you ever clicked on one? There's a few subs that seem like they would be totally not in my interests but I see it and think "okay but what *is* Gisele Bündchen's makeup routine" even
u/AlamosX
Answer: Reddit has been rolling out algorithmic suggested content for the past while. Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
What I have noticed i
u/[deleted]
[deleted]
u/Doctor-Amazing
I think my only blocked ones are sports subs that get surges of popularity that take up half the front page when there's an event
u/uForgot_urFloaties
Aw shit, same is happening to me. Lots of random shittyy subs with things I don't enjoy. Fu kers..
u/BP8270
I will use old reddit until it is no more. From the day they remove old reddit, I will remove reddit from my life.
Also why the hell is there a share button at the top of this comments page?
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u/UncoveringTruths4You
Okay hear me out: Crazy theory, Reddit is full of Indian bots (or users or users that get payed to amplify content), the algo was updated and now it is mass suggesting indian crap cause so m
u/seacookie89
Wtaf
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u/UncoveringTruths4You
yeah I feel the doomscrolling fears too. Thinking about never coming back to reddit tbh. Its hooking in a weird way thats scary, esp getting these weird feels cause I suspect some of these su
u/AyJay9
Answer: Did you start using a VPN or move to somewhere with pooled IPs (an apartment with provided internet or a university campus for example)? That would explain the communities visited bef
u/NobleDiceDream
Reddit was far more interesting and engaging when all subscribed subreddits were constantly in my homefeed. Now it seems to be that just a selection of some subreddits is visible. The content
u/BP8270
I will use old reddit until it is no more. From the day they remove old reddit, I will remove reddit from my life.
Also why the hell is there a share button at the top of this comments page?
u/Polantaris
I'm expecting them to kill off old.reddit.com eventually and if they do, goodbye reddit. I can't stand the redesign. So much wasted space...
u/MyWifeButBoratVoice
This is true except that "far left extremist" is a relative term. New subs come from nowhere with a leftist/"populist" bent and nobody bats an eye.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
yeah I feel the doomscrolling fears too. Thinking about never coming back to reddit tbh. Its hooking in a weird way thats scary, esp getting these weird feels cause I suspect some of these su
u/Smiles4YouRawrX3
Answer: Reddit is trying to subtlely influence people with far left extremist views by slowing recommending them "neutral/centrist" subs when in actuality they are very left-wing echo chamber
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Can you clarify? It still doesnt explain why the subreddits themselves feel so loosely or not at all connected to what I browse on reddit or am interested in (like its trying to forcefully ex
u/uForgot_urFloaties
Aw shit, same is happening to me. Lots of random shittyy subs with things I don't enjoy. Fu kers..
u/SoOutofMyLeague
I don't get why my algorithm is suggesting all these indian subs.
u/ByGollie
> old.reddit.com
combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite - and you have a vastly improved site
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
Answer: I found that most of the posts from recommended subreddits were posts that had a significant amount downvoted comments. Reddit is farming you for engagement.
u/HandOfYawgmoth
Reply, since it can't be a top-level answer:
Fuck new Reddit. old.reddit.com remains the gold standard. It shows only content from the subreddits that you follow. It will never recommend new
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
Answer: I found that most of the posts from recommended subreddits were posts that had a significant amount downvoted comments. Reddit is farming you for engagement.
u/SoOutofMyLeague
I don't get why my algorithm is suggesting all these indian subs.
u/NobleDiceDream
Reddit was far more interesting and engaging when all subscribed subreddits were constantly in my homefeed. Now it seems to be that just a selection of some subreddits is visible. The content
u/UncoveringTruths4You
You too? Just PM:ed the mods of r/boxing to see their views and made a code of conduct report to the admins. Really gonna dig deep on this one, its freaking interesting lol!
Also fascinating
u/youreallbots69420
The algorithm wants people to engage with the subreddits who's ads make the most money. It doesn't care if you don't care about the subreddit. Maybe 1% of people accidentally click and load
u/BMO888
I’ve been using Narwhal app so long I forgot there was even feeds that aren’t just my subscribed subs.
u/TwpMun
I was seeing that one too until I blocked it. There is apparently an option to include your sub in recommendations and to pay to promote it, so that maybe why these subs appear so much.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Negative on that one capt'n. At least for me.
u/uForgot_urFloaties
Aw shit, same is happening to me. Lots of random shittyy subs with things I don't enjoy. Fu kers..
u/AyJay9
Answer: Did you start using a VPN or move to somewhere with pooled IPs (an apartment with provided internet or a university campus for example)? That would explain the communities visited bef
u/djnobunaga
Answer: Reddit rolls out algorithm changes every once in a while. When these changes hit you, you'll typically see posts/subreddits you wouldn't normally see for at least a few days. (Source:
u/UncoveringTruths4You
You too? Just PM:ed the mods of r/boxing to see their views and made a code of conduct report to the admins. Really gonna dig deep on this one, its freaking interesting lol!
Also fascinating
u/AyJay9
Answer: Did you start using a VPN or move to somewhere with pooled IPs (an apartment with provided internet or a university campus for example)? That would explain the communities visited bef
u/Polantaris
I'm expecting them to kill off old.reddit.com eventually and if they do, goodbye reddit. I can't stand the redesign. So much wasted space...
u/djnobunaga
Answer: Reddit rolls out algorithm changes every once in a while. When these changes hit you, you'll typically see posts/subreddits you wouldn't normally see for at least a few days. (Source:
u/seacookie89
Wtaf
u/UncoveringTruths4You
I dig your comparison to digg. People have been saying it for a while. But sadly I think you're wrong. We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0. Google doesn't crawl the web anymore, they artificial
u/SoOutofMyLeague
I don't get why my algorithm is suggesting all these indian subs.
u/NobleDiceDream
Reddit was far more interesting and engaging when all subscribed subreddits were constantly in my homefeed. Now it seems to be that just a selection of some subreddits is visible. The content
u/TwpMun
I was seeing that one too until I blocked it. There is apparently an option to include your sub in recommendations and to pay to promote it, so that maybe why these subs appear so much.
u/NobleDiceDream
Reddit was far more interesting and engaging when all subscribed subreddits were constantly in my homefeed. Now it seems to be that just a selection of some subreddits is visible. The content
u/HandOfYawgmoth
Reply, since it can't be a top-level answer:
Fuck new Reddit. old.reddit.com remains the gold standard. It shows only content from the subreddits that you follow. It will never recommend new
u/JJAsond
TBF that was a problem way before the advanced autofill stuff. It's just typical reddit farming.
u/anuncommontruth
Losing baconreader made Reddit actively worse for me.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
You too? Just PM:ed the mods of r/boxing to see their views and made a code of conduct report to the admins. Really gonna dig deep on this one, its freaking interesting lol!
Also fascinating
u/TwpMun
I was seeing that one too until I blocked it. There is apparently an option to include your sub in recommendations and to pay to promote it, so that maybe why these subs appear so much.
u/youreallbots69420
The algorithm wants people to engage with the subreddits who's ads make the most money. It doesn't care if you don't care about the subreddit. Maybe 1% of people accidentally click and load
u/TwpMun
I just replied saying you can toggle off the recommendations, there's an option to not have your posts appear on google and there's now an option to hide your posting history
I quite like ge
u/Doctor-Amazing
Yeah I got through most of this thread assuming people were just talking about what was hitting r/all and wondering why everyone was acting like they had their own personal algorithm.
Didn'
u/CassadagaValley
> Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
Weird because I keep getting Indian subs even though I've never visited them or their posts, and I've f
u/StokedforLocust
well said. as an old-timer (over a dozen years on this account), the day I can't use old.reddit and RES is the day I nuke my comment history and enter a 12-step program
u/SoOutofMyLeague
I don't get why my algorithm is suggesting all these indian subs.
u/AlamosX
Lol thank you. I muted that sub because it got ridiculous. In Reddit's defense I kept morbidly clicking on them so... Lol.
Another thing I've noticed about the algorithm is it is also seemi
u/Thedeadnite
Do we go to 4.0 next or straight to dead internet theory?
u/craag
Reddit has gotten really weird since chatgpt. Subreddits that I've been on for years are suddenly flooded with these strange open-ended askreddit-style posts, like "What's your favorite ____?
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Can you clarify? It still doesnt explain why the subreddits themselves feel so loosely or not at all connected to what I browse on reddit or am interested in (like its trying to forcefully ex
u/snerp
> Another funny one is if you frequent a sub for any given city/location the algorithm will actually try to suggest other city subs because they're "similar subs". I've gotten suggestions
u/BalfonheimHoe
You don't even see the OP replying to the comments
u/Murrabbit
Answer: You nailed it in one,
>are everyone seeing their feed full of what the AI algorithms think you "want"
This is the way of all social media for years now. That's part of why I use
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Can you clarify? It still doesnt explain why the subreddits themselves feel so loosely or not at all connected to what I browse on reddit or am interested in (like its trying to forcefully ex
u/BalfonheimHoe
You don't even see the OP replying to the comments
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
Answer: I found that most of the posts from recommended subreddits were posts that had a significant amount downvoted comments. Reddit is farming you for engagement.
u/AlamosX
Lol thank you. I muted that sub because it got ridiculous. In Reddit's defense I kept morbidly clicking on them so... Lol.
Another thing I've noticed about the algorithm is it is also seemi
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ive seen this roll out too, but its getting crazier and looser and faster and its not even good anymore. Maybe I got an algo experiment thats the worse yet? But check out the most recently ad
u/Wolfy87
You can always use 3rd party apps and old.reddit.com where all of their infinite feed of slop and recommendations don't exist. Just the things you subscribe to. It's the only way I still bare
u/teamcoltra
But have you ever clicked on one? There's a few subs that seem like they would be totally not in my interests but I see it and think "okay but what *is* Gisele Bündchen's makeup routine" even
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Feeling the same thing about the boxingcircle jerk one and others that have popped up on my feed. People used to memepost about "the dead internet theory". This is the first time Im actually
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ah alright. Yeah, I mean I felt the recommendations were more relevant and less creepy before. Now its some really dodgy shit. I got this "boxingcirclejerk" subreddit that just exploded artif
u/JJAsond
TBF that was a problem way before the advanced autofill stuff. It's just typical reddit farming.
u/Wolfy87
You can always use 3rd party apps and old.reddit.com where all of their infinite feed of slop and recommendations don't exist. Just the things you subscribe to. It's the only way I still bare
u/AyJay9
Answer: Did you start using a VPN or move to somewhere with pooled IPs (an apartment with provided internet or a university campus for example)? That would explain the communities visited bef
u/DishonestRaven
Old Reddit still juices the main front page. The default view is still weighted to the subreddits you visit more, vs just a pure vanilla all subreddit subscription weighted by hot.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Feeling the same thing about the boxingcircle jerk one and others that have popped up on my feed. People used to memepost about "the dead internet theory". This is the first time Im actually
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Feeling the same thing about the boxingcircle jerk one and others that have popped up on my feed. People used to memepost about "the dead internet theory". This is the first time Im actually
u/TwpMun
I just replied saying you can toggle off the recommendations, there's an option to not have your posts appear on google and there's now an option to hide your posting history
I quite like ge
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ah alright. Yeah, I mean I felt the recommendations were more relevant and less creepy before. Now its some really dodgy shit. I got this "boxingcirclejerk" subreddit that just exploded artif
u/teamcoltra
But have you ever clicked on one? There's a few subs that seem like they would be totally not in my interests but I see it and think "okay but what *is* Gisele Bündchen's makeup routine" even
u/JJAsond
I use RES on desktop and I hide every user with a post karma of over 100k. They usually post non oc slop
u/Doctor-Amazing
Yeah I got through most of this thread assuming people were just talking about what was hitting r/all and wondering why everyone was acting like they had their own personal algorithm.
Didn'
u/Doctor-Amazing
I think my only blocked ones are sports subs that get surges of popularity that take up half the front page when there's an event
u/OGSyedIsEverywhere
Answer: I typed
> "snorkblot" site:reddit.com before:2023
into Google and got mostly authentic, human-produced results where it seemed to be a shitposting and link-posting community for
u/ByGollie
> old.reddit.com
combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite - and you have a vastly improved site
u/AlamosX
I'm sorry I don't have any sources I'm just chronically online and on the spectrum lol. I've been messing around with Reddit and other social media platform algorithms because I'm aware I'
u/BalfonheimHoe
You don't even see the OP replying to the comments
u/OGSyedIsEverywhere
Answer: I typed
> "snorkblot" site:reddit.com before:2023
into Google and got mostly authentic, human-produced results where it seemed to be a shitposting and link-posting community for
u/AlamosX
Answer: Reddit has been rolling out algorithmic suggested content for the past while. Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
What I have noticed i
u/seacookie89
Wtaf
u/youreallbots69420
The algorithm wants people to engage with the subreddits who's ads make the most money. It doesn't care if you don't care about the subreddit. Maybe 1% of people accidentally click and load
u/UncoveringTruths4You
We need the r/internethistorian to investigate! :O Really? You can pay to promote subs now? Shit that might be the answer, when did it start?
Also I assume you're not a super UFC or boxin
u/AlamosX
Lol thank you. I muted that sub because it got ridiculous. In Reddit's defense I kept morbidly clicking on them so... Lol.
Another thing I've noticed about the algorithm is it is also seemi
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ah alright. Yeah, I mean I felt the recommendations were more relevant and less creepy before. Now its some really dodgy shit. I got this "boxingcirclejerk" subreddit that just exploded artif
u/AlamosX
Lol thank you. I muted that sub because it got ridiculous. In Reddit's defense I kept morbidly clicking on them so... Lol.
Another thing I've noticed about the algorithm is it is also seemi
u/Tech_Itch
> We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0.
Still luckily in 2.0. "Internet 3.0" was just blockchain and crypto hype that's thankfully died down.
u/TwpMun
I just replied saying you can toggle off the recommendations, there's an option to not have your posts appear on google and there's now an option to hide your posting history
I quite like ge
u/Doctor-Amazing
Yeah I got through most of this thread assuming people were just talking about what was hitting r/all and wondering why everyone was acting like they had their own personal algorithm.
Didn'
u/Thedeadnite
Do we go to 4.0 next or straight to dead internet theory?
u/UncoveringTruths4You
The thread is dead and even thoug h it got huge traction nobdoy really figured out everything but maybe we all figured out something. Its sad you got -2 tho. I'll upvote this. I'ts one hudnre
u/Polantaris
I'm expecting them to kill off old.reddit.com eventually and if they do, goodbye reddit. I can't stand the redesign. So much wasted space...
u/snerp
> Another funny one is if you frequent a sub for any given city/location the algorithm will actually try to suggest other city subs because they're "similar subs". I've gotten suggestions
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Fuck man, it should still be in your profile. like if you click in the upper right on ur pink face then look in there. Maybe? Id appreciate it, esp if u put effort in it. God all these bureac
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ah alright. Yeah, I mean I felt the recommendations were more relevant and less creepy before. Now its some really dodgy shit. I got this "boxingcirclejerk" subreddit that just exploded artif
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Can you clarify? It still doesnt explain why the subreddits themselves feel so loosely or not at all connected to what I browse on reddit or am interested in (like its trying to forcefully ex
u/seacookie89
Wtaf
u/StokedforLocust
well said. as an old-timer (over a dozen years on this account), the day I can't use old.reddit and RES is the day I nuke my comment history and enter a 12-step program
u/DishonestRaven
Old Reddit still juices the main front page. The default view is still weighted to the subreddits you visit more, vs just a pure vanilla all subreddit subscription weighted by hot.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
We need the r/internethistorian to investigate! :O Really? You can pay to promote subs now? Shit that might be the answer, when did it start?
Also I assume you're not a super UFC or boxin
u/Kandiru
Not necessarily Indian IPS, but that are working and using their personal Reddit on the same account.
So AstroTurf on /r/politics, then see what's happening locally on /r/Mumbai
The algori
u/StokedforLocust
well said. as an old-timer (over a dozen years on this account), the day I can't use old.reddit and RES is the day I nuke my comment history and enter a 12-step program
u/Doctor-Amazing
Yeah I got through most of this thread assuming people were just talking about what was hitting r/all and wondering why everyone was acting like they had their own personal algorithm.
Didn'
u/UncoveringTruths4You
I dig your comparison to digg. People have been saying it for a while. But sadly I think you're wrong. We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0. Google doesn't crawl the web anymore, they artificial
u/Restless_Fillmore
https://openai.com/index/openai-and-reddit-partnership/
u/Cilicious
> old.reddit.com
>
> combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite -
Yes even though RES is no longer being developed, it really is an enhanced experience. When these are gone, I prob
u/OGSyedIsEverywhere
Answer: I typed
> "snorkblot" site:reddit.com before:2023
into Google and got mostly authentic, human-produced results where it seemed to be a shitposting and link-posting community for
u/Thedeadnite
Do we go to 4.0 next or straight to dead internet theory?
u/Smiles4YouRawrX3
Answer: Reddit is trying to subtlely influence people with far left extremist views by slowing recommending them "neutral/centrist" subs when in actuality they are very left-wing echo chamber
u/UncoveringTruths4You
The thread is dead and even thoug h it got huge traction nobdoy really figured out everything but maybe we all figured out something. Its sad you got -2 tho. I'll upvote this. I'ts one hudnre
u/djnobunaga
Answer: Reddit rolls out algorithm changes every once in a while. When these changes hit you, you'll typically see posts/subreddits you wouldn't normally see for at least a few days. (Source:
u/TwpMun
it's way over the top lol, i'd written an answer to you that was instantly deleted because I didn't put answer: and was sent a long list of rules to follow...yea no time for that
u/TwpMun
it's way over the top lol, i'd written an answer to you that was instantly deleted because I didn't put answer: and was sent a long list of rules to follow...yea no time for that
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ive seen this roll out too, but its getting crazier and looser and faster and its not even good anymore. Maybe I got an algo experiment thats the worse yet? But check out the most recently ad
u/Restless_Fillmore
Reddit has made deals to sell our content. Reddit has lost nearly half of its valuation from a few years ago. They're playing all kinds of games, and are propping up their numbers by not fi
u/CassadagaValley
> Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
Weird because I keep getting Indian subs even though I've never visited them or their posts, and I've f
u/Tech_Itch
> We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0.
Still luckily in 2.0. "Internet 3.0" was just blockchain and crypto hype that's thankfully died down.
u/Thedeadnite
Do we go to 4.0 next or straight to dead internet theory?
u/Wolfy87
You can always use 3rd party apps and old.reddit.com where all of their infinite feed of slop and recommendations don't exist. Just the things you subscribe to. It's the only way I still bare
u/TwpMun
I was seeing that one too until I blocked it. There is apparently an option to include your sub in recommendations and to pay to promote it, so that maybe why these subs appear so much.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Bro I couldnt even post this OP. Had to try 3 times, because you cant have a screenshot without a link to the screenshot but its nowhere mentioned. So first I had no screenshot, blocked. Then
u/BMO888
I’ve been using Narwhal app so long I forgot there was even feeds that aren’t just my subscribed subs.
u/BMO888
I’ve been using Narwhal app so long I forgot there was even feeds that aren’t just my subscribed subs.
u/Restless_Fillmore
https://openai.com/index/openai-and-reddit-partnership/
u/teamcoltra
But have you ever clicked on one? There's a few subs that seem like they would be totally not in my interests but I see it and think "okay but what *is* Gisele Bündchen's makeup routine" even
u/TwpMun
it's way over the top lol, i'd written an answer to you that was instantly deleted because I didn't put answer: and was sent a long list of rules to follow...yea no time for that
u/DishonestRaven
Old Reddit still juices the main front page. The default view is still weighted to the subreddits you visit more, vs just a pure vanilla all subreddit subscription weighted by hot.
u/ByGollie
> old.reddit.com
combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite - and you have a vastly improved site
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ah alright. Yeah, I mean I felt the recommendations were more relevant and less creepy before. Now its some really dodgy shit. I got this "boxingcirclejerk" subreddit that just exploded artif
u/BP8270
I will use old reddit until it is no more. From the day they remove old reddit, I will remove reddit from my life.
Also why the hell is there a share button at the top of this comments page?
u/Kandiru
Not necessarily Indian IPS, but that are working and using their personal Reddit on the same account.
So AstroTurf on /r/politics, then see what's happening locally on /r/Mumbai
The algori
u/SoOutofMyLeague
I don't get why my algorithm is suggesting all these indian subs.
u/Cilicious
> old.reddit.com
>
> combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite -
Yes even though RES is no longer being developed, it really is an enhanced experience. When these are gone, I prob
u/project2501c
Solution: https://old.reddit.com
u/Doctor-Amazing
Yeah I got through most of this thread assuming people were just talking about what was hitting r/all and wondering why everyone was acting like they had their own personal algorithm.
Didn'
u/ByGollie
> old.reddit.com
combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite - and you have a vastly improved site
u/AlamosX
I'm sorry I don't have any sources I'm just chronically online and on the spectrum lol. I've been messing around with Reddit and other social media platform algorithms because I'm aware I'
u/Restless_Fillmore
Reddit has made deals to sell our content. Reddit has lost nearly half of its valuation from a few years ago. They're playing all kinds of games, and are propping up their numbers by not fi
u/snerp
> Another funny one is if you frequent a sub for any given city/location the algorithm will actually try to suggest other city subs because they're "similar subs". I've gotten suggestions
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
I get random subreddits that have nothing to do with my interests as well. I always get the ask a plumber subreddit. I’m not handy at all and there will be no reason at all for me to get tha
u/TwpMun
Answer: fuck this sub and its ridiculous rules
u/Restless_Fillmore
Reddit has made deals to sell our content. Reddit has lost nearly half of its valuation from a few years ago. They're playing all kinds of games, and are propping up their numbers by not fi
u/EntropicReaver
stop using the stupid new reddit, go to your preferences and opt out to use the old version that doesnt recommend junk subreddits to you
u/OGSyedIsEverywhere
Answer: I typed
> "snorkblot" site:reddit.com before:2023
into Google and got mostly authentic, human-produced results where it seemed to be a shitposting and link-posting community for
u/MyWifeButBoratVoice
The posts do all seem to have a leftist bent to them, do they not? /r/Snorkblot has gone from an obscure "random stuff" subreddit to a very popular, leftist-focused sub almost overnight. hmm
u/JJAsond
TBF that was a problem way before the advanced autofill stuff. It's just typical reddit farming.
u/TwpMun
Answer: fuck this sub and its ridiculous rules
u/Smiles4YouRawrX3
Answer: Reddit is trying to subtlely influence people with far left extremist views by slowing recommending them "neutral/centrist" subs when in actuality they are very left-wing echo chamber
u/JJAsond
I use RES on desktop and I hide every user with a post karma of over 100k. They usually post non oc slop
u/UncoveringTruths4You
You too? Just PM:ed the mods of r/boxing to see their views and made a code of conduct report to the admins. Really gonna dig deep on this one, its freaking interesting lol!
Also fascinating
u/Smiles4YouRawrX3
Answer: Reddit is trying to subtlely influence people with far left extremist views by slowing recommending them "neutral/centrist" subs when in actuality they are very left-wing echo chamber
u/AlamosX
I'm sorry I don't have any sources I'm just chronically online and on the spectrum lol. I've been messing around with Reddit and other social media platform algorithms because I'm aware I'
u/TwpMun
I just replied saying you can toggle off the recommendations, there's an option to not have your posts appear on google and there's now an option to hide your posting history
I quite like ge
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Negative on that one capt'n. At least for me.
u/TwpMun
it's way over the top lol, i'd written an answer to you that was instantly deleted because I didn't put answer: and was sent a long list of rules to follow...yea no time for that
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ive seen this roll out too, but its getting crazier and looser and faster and its not even good anymore. Maybe I got an algo experiment thats the worse yet? But check out the most recently ad
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Fuck man, it should still be in your profile. like if you click in the upper right on ur pink face then look in there. Maybe? Id appreciate it, esp if u put effort in it. God all these bureac
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ive seen this roll out too, but its getting crazier and looser and faster and its not even good anymore. Maybe I got an algo experiment thats the worse yet? But check out the most recently ad
u/Doctor-Amazing
Yeah I got through most of this thread assuming people were just talking about what was hitting r/all and wondering why everyone was acting like they had their own personal algorithm.
Didn'
u/teamcoltra
But have you ever clicked on one? There's a few subs that seem like they would be totally not in my interests but I see it and think "okay but what *is* Gisele Bündchen's makeup routine" even
u/Kandiru
Not necessarily Indian IPS, but that are working and using their personal Reddit on the same account.
So AstroTurf on /r/politics, then see what's happening locally on /r/Mumbai
The algori
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
I get random subreddits that have nothing to do with my interests as well. I always get the ask a plumber subreddit. I’m not handy at all and there will be no reason at all for me to get tha
u/OGSyedIsEverywhere
Answer: I typed
> "snorkblot" site:reddit.com before:2023
into Google and got mostly authentic, human-produced results where it seemed to be a shitposting and link-posting community for
u/TwpMun
I was seeing that one too until I blocked it. There is apparently an option to include your sub in recommendations and to pay to promote it, so that maybe why these subs appear so much.
u/snerp
> Another funny one is if you frequent a sub for any given city/location the algorithm will actually try to suggest other city subs because they're "similar subs". I've gotten suggestions
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Fuck man, it should still be in your profile. like if you click in the upper right on ur pink face then look in there. Maybe? Id appreciate it, esp if u put effort in it. God all these bureac
u/SoOutofMyLeague
I don't get why my algorithm is suggesting all these indian subs.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Bro I couldnt even post this OP. Had to try 3 times, because you cant have a screenshot without a link to the screenshot but its nowhere mentioned. So first I had no screenshot, blocked. Then
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Can you clarify? It still doesnt explain why the subreddits themselves feel so loosely or not at all connected to what I browse on reddit or am interested in (like its trying to forcefully ex
u/TwpMun
I was seeing that one too until I blocked it. There is apparently an option to include your sub in recommendations and to pay to promote it, so that maybe why these subs appear so much.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Feeling the same thing about the boxingcircle jerk one and others that have popped up on my feed. People used to memepost about "the dead internet theory". This is the first time Im actually
u/UncoveringTruths4You
yeah I feel the doomscrolling fears too. Thinking about never coming back to reddit tbh. Its hooking in a weird way thats scary, esp getting these weird feels cause I suspect some of these su
u/TwpMun
it's way over the top lol, i'd written an answer to you that was instantly deleted because I didn't put answer: and was sent a long list of rules to follow...yea no time for that
u/Kandiru
Not necessarily Indian IPS, but that are working and using their personal Reddit on the same account.
So AstroTurf on /r/politics, then see what's happening locally on /r/Mumbai
The algori
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Negative on that one capt'n. At least for me.
u/Murrabbit
Answer: You nailed it in one,
>are everyone seeing their feed full of what the AI algorithms think you "want"
This is the way of all social media for years now. That's part of why I use
u/NobleDiceDream
Reddit was far more interesting and engaging when all subscribed subreddits were constantly in my homefeed. Now it seems to be that just a selection of some subreddits is visible. The content
u/Smiles4YouRawrX3
Answer: Reddit is trying to subtlely influence people with far left extremist views by slowing recommending them "neutral/centrist" subs when in actuality they are very left-wing echo chamber
u/Murrabbit
Answer: You nailed it in one,
>are everyone seeing their feed full of what the AI algorithms think you "want"
This is the way of all social media for years now. That's part of why I use
u/Tech_Itch
> We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0.
Still luckily in 2.0. "Internet 3.0" was just blockchain and crypto hype that's thankfully died down.
u/Restless_Fillmore
Reddit has made deals to sell our content. Reddit has lost nearly half of its valuation from a few years ago. They're playing all kinds of games, and are propping up their numbers by not fi
u/Kandiru
Not necessarily Indian IPS, but that are working and using their personal Reddit on the same account.
So AstroTurf on /r/politics, then see what's happening locally on /r/Mumbai
The algori
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Bro I couldnt even post this OP. Had to try 3 times, because you cant have a screenshot without a link to the screenshot but its nowhere mentioned. So first I had no screenshot, blocked. Then
u/Kandiru
Not necessarily Indian IPS, but that are working and using their personal Reddit on the same account.
So AstroTurf on /r/politics, then see what's happening locally on /r/Mumbai
The algori
u/TwpMun
Nope, i've never visited any of those subs never even thought of them.
I say you can pay to promote them based on a cursory google search that mentioned Reddit ads, I know nothing more than
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ah alright. Yeah, I mean I felt the recommendations were more relevant and less creepy before. Now its some really dodgy shit. I got this "boxingcirclejerk" subreddit that just exploded artif
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ive seen this roll out too, but its getting crazier and looser and faster and its not even good anymore. Maybe I got an algo experiment thats the worse yet? But check out the most recently ad
u/TwpMun
Nope, i've never visited any of those subs never even thought of them.
I say you can pay to promote them based on a cursory google search that mentioned Reddit ads, I know nothing more than
u/HandOfYawgmoth
Reply, since it can't be a top-level answer:
Fuck new Reddit. old.reddit.com remains the gold standard. It shows only content from the subreddits that you follow. It will never recommend new
u/Kandiru
Not necessarily Indian IPS, but that are working and using their personal Reddit on the same account.
So AstroTurf on /r/politics, then see what's happening locally on /r/Mumbai
The algori
u/Tech_Itch
> We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0.
Still luckily in 2.0. "Internet 3.0" was just blockchain and crypto hype that's thankfully died down.
u/BMO888
I’ve been using Narwhal app so long I forgot there was even feeds that aren’t just my subscribed subs.
u/anuncommontruth
Losing baconreader made Reddit actively worse for me.
u/Doctor-Amazing
I think my only blocked ones are sports subs that get surges of popularity that take up half the front page when there's an event
u/CassadagaValley
> Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
Weird because I keep getting Indian subs even though I've never visited them or their posts, and I've f
u/Restless_Fillmore
Reddit has made deals to sell our content. Reddit has lost nearly half of its valuation from a few years ago. They're playing all kinds of games, and are propping up their numbers by not fi
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
I get random subreddits that have nothing to do with my interests as well. I always get the ask a plumber subreddit. I’m not handy at all and there will be no reason at all for me to get tha
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Negative on that one capt'n. At least for me.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
I dig your comparison to digg. People have been saying it for a while. But sadly I think you're wrong. We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0. Google doesn't crawl the web anymore, they artificial
u/HandOfYawgmoth
Reply, since it can't be a top-level answer:
Fuck new Reddit. old.reddit.com remains the gold standard. It shows only content from the subreddits that you follow. It will never recommend new
u/AlamosX
I'm sorry I don't have any sources I'm just chronically online and on the spectrum lol. I've been messing around with Reddit and other social media platform algorithms because I'm aware I'
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Bro I couldnt even post this OP. Had to try 3 times, because you cant have a screenshot without a link to the screenshot but its nowhere mentioned. So first I had no screenshot, blocked. Then
u/BMO888
I’ve been using Narwhal app so long I forgot there was even feeds that aren’t just my subscribed subs.
u/ByGollie
> old.reddit.com
combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite - and you have a vastly improved site
u/UncoveringTruths4You
yeah I feel the doomscrolling fears too. Thinking about never coming back to reddit tbh. Its hooking in a weird way thats scary, esp getting these weird feels cause I suspect some of these su
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Negative on that one capt'n. At least for me.
u/Doctor-Amazing
Yeah I got through most of this thread assuming people were just talking about what was hitting r/all and wondering why everyone was acting like they had their own personal algorithm.
Didn'
u/AlamosX
Answer: Reddit has been rolling out algorithmic suggested content for the past while. Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
What I have noticed i
u/Polantaris
I'm expecting them to kill off old.reddit.com eventually and if they do, goodbye reddit. I can't stand the redesign. So much wasted space...
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Negative on that one capt'n. At least for me.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Okay hear me out: Crazy theory, Reddit is full of Indian bots (or users or users that get payed to amplify content), the algo was updated and now it is mass suggesting indian crap cause so m
u/AlamosX
Answer: Reddit has been rolling out algorithmic suggested content for the past while. Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
What I have noticed i
u/Doctor-Amazing
Yeah I got through most of this thread assuming people were just talking about what was hitting r/all and wondering why everyone was acting like they had their own personal algorithm.
Didn'
u/[deleted]
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u/seacookie89
Wtaf
u/[deleted]
[deleted]
u/snerp
> Another funny one is if you frequent a sub for any given city/location the algorithm will actually try to suggest other city subs because they're "similar subs". I've gotten suggestions
u/Thedeadnite
Do we go to 4.0 next or straight to dead internet theory?
u/BalfonheimHoe
You don't even see the OP replying to the comments
u/anuncommontruth
Losing baconreader made Reddit actively worse for me.
u/AlamosX
Lol thank you. I muted that sub because it got ridiculous. In Reddit's defense I kept morbidly clicking on them so... Lol.
Another thing I've noticed about the algorithm is it is also seemi
u/anuncommontruth
Losing baconreader made Reddit actively worse for me.
u/ByGollie
> old.reddit.com
combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite - and you have a vastly improved site
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Bro I couldnt even post this OP. Had to try 3 times, because you cant have a screenshot without a link to the screenshot but its nowhere mentioned. So first I had no screenshot, blocked. Then
u/djnobunaga
Answer: Reddit rolls out algorithm changes every once in a while. When these changes hit you, you'll typically see posts/subreddits you wouldn't normally see for at least a few days. (Source:
u/OGSyedIsEverywhere
Answer: I typed
> "snorkblot" site:reddit.com before:2023
into Google and got mostly authentic, human-produced results where it seemed to be a shitposting and link-posting community for
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
I get random subreddits that have nothing to do with my interests as well. I always get the ask a plumber subreddit. I’m not handy at all and there will be no reason at all for me to get tha
u/Smiles4YouRawrX3
Answer: Reddit is trying to subtlely influence people with far left extremist views by slowing recommending them "neutral/centrist" subs when in actuality they are very left-wing echo chamber
u/JJAsond
TBF that was a problem way before the advanced autofill stuff. It's just typical reddit farming.
u/Smiles4YouRawrX3
Answer: Reddit is trying to subtlely influence people with far left extremist views by slowing recommending them "neutral/centrist" subs when in actuality they are very left-wing echo chamber
u/youreallbots69420
The algorithm wants people to engage with the subreddits who's ads make the most money. It doesn't care if you don't care about the subreddit. Maybe 1% of people accidentally click and load
u/Smiles4YouRawrX3
Answer: Reddit is trying to subtlely influence people with far left extremist views by slowing recommending them "neutral/centrist" subs when in actuality they are very left-wing echo chamber
u/Doctor-Amazing
Yeah I got through most of this thread assuming people were just talking about what was hitting r/all and wondering why everyone was acting like they had their own personal algorithm.
Didn'
u/TwpMun
Nope, i've never visited any of those subs never even thought of them.
I say you can pay to promote them based on a cursory google search that mentioned Reddit ads, I know nothing more than
u/MyWifeButBoratVoice
This is true except that "far left extremist" is a relative term. New subs come from nowhere with a leftist/"populist" bent and nobody bats an eye.
u/Cilicious
> old.reddit.com
>
> combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite -
Yes even though RES is no longer being developed, it really is an enhanced experience. When these are gone, I prob
u/DishonestRaven
Old Reddit still juices the main front page. The default view is still weighted to the subreddits you visit more, vs just a pure vanilla all subreddit subscription weighted by hot.
u/Cilicious
> old.reddit.com
>
> combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite -
Yes even though RES is no longer being developed, it really is an enhanced experience. When these are gone, I prob
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Can you clarify? It still doesnt explain why the subreddits themselves feel so loosely or not at all connected to what I browse on reddit or am interested in (like its trying to forcefully ex
u/project2501c
Solution: https://old.reddit.com
u/ikonoclasm
The RedReader app on Android managed to survive the APIcalypse and functions the same today as it always has. There's an extra setup step, but you can get just your subreddits on a mobile app
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
I get random subreddits that have nothing to do with my interests as well. I always get the ask a plumber subreddit. I’m not handy at all and there will be no reason at all for me to get tha
u/ikonoclasm
The RedReader app on Android managed to survive the APIcalypse and functions the same today as it always has. There's an extra setup step, but you can get just your subreddits on a mobile app
u/project2501c
Solution: https://old.reddit.com
u/Crowasaur
Rip BaconReader
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Bro I couldnt even post this OP. Had to try 3 times, because you cant have a screenshot without a link to the screenshot but its nowhere mentioned. So first I had no screenshot, blocked. Then
u/TwpMun
it's way over the top lol, i'd written an answer to you that was instantly deleted because I didn't put answer: and was sent a long list of rules to follow...yea no time for that
u/Restless_Fillmore
https://openai.com/index/openai-and-reddit-partnership/
u/craag
Reddit has gotten really weird since chatgpt. Subreddits that I've been on for years are suddenly flooded with these strange open-ended askreddit-style posts, like "What's your favorite ____?
u/TwpMun
I just replied saying you can toggle off the recommendations, there's an option to not have your posts appear on google and there's now an option to hide your posting history
I quite like ge
u/BalfonheimHoe
You don't even see the OP replying to the comments
u/AlamosX
Lol thank you. I muted that sub because it got ridiculous. In Reddit's defense I kept morbidly clicking on them so... Lol.
Another thing I've noticed about the algorithm is it is also seemi
u/Restless_Fillmore
https://openai.com/index/openai-and-reddit-partnership/
u/Tech_Itch
> We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0.
Still luckily in 2.0. "Internet 3.0" was just blockchain and crypto hype that's thankfully died down.
u/[deleted]
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u/DishonestRaven
Old Reddit still juices the main front page. The default view is still weighted to the subreddits you visit more, vs just a pure vanilla all subreddit subscription weighted by hot.
u/BalfonheimHoe
You don't even see the OP replying to the comments
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Negative on that one capt'n. At least for me.
u/JJAsond
I use RES on desktop and I hide every user with a post karma of over 100k. They usually post non oc slop
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Negative on that one capt'n. At least for me.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Okay hear me out: Crazy theory, Reddit is full of Indian bots (or users or users that get payed to amplify content), the algo was updated and now it is mass suggesting indian crap cause so m
u/ikonoclasm
The RedReader app on Android managed to survive the APIcalypse and functions the same today as it always has. There's an extra setup step, but you can get just your subreddits on a mobile app
u/UncoveringTruths4You
We need the r/internethistorian to investigate! :O Really? You can pay to promote subs now? Shit that might be the answer, when did it start?
Also I assume you're not a super UFC or boxin
u/djnobunaga
Answer: Reddit rolls out algorithm changes every once in a while. When these changes hit you, you'll typically see posts/subreddits you wouldn't normally see for at least a few days. (Source:
u/Cilicious
> old.reddit.com
>
> combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite -
Yes even though RES is no longer being developed, it really is an enhanced experience. When these are gone, I prob
u/AyJay9
Answer: Did you start using a VPN or move to somewhere with pooled IPs (an apartment with provided internet or a university campus for example)? That would explain the communities visited bef
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
I get random subreddits that have nothing to do with my interests as well. I always get the ask a plumber subreddit. I’m not handy at all and there will be no reason at all for me to get tha
u/EntropicReaver
stop using the stupid new reddit, go to your preferences and opt out to use the old version that doesnt recommend junk subreddits to you
u/BalfonheimHoe
You don't even see the OP replying to the comments
u/UncoveringTruths4You
The thread is dead and even thoug h it got huge traction nobdoy really figured out everything but maybe we all figured out something. Its sad you got -2 tho. I'll upvote this. I'ts one hudnre
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ah alright. Yeah, I mean I felt the recommendations were more relevant and less creepy before. Now its some really dodgy shit. I got this "boxingcirclejerk" subreddit that just exploded artif
u/uForgot_urFloaties
Aw shit, same is happening to me. Lots of random shittyy subs with things I don't enjoy. Fu kers..
u/AyJay9
Answer: Did you start using a VPN or move to somewhere with pooled IPs (an apartment with provided internet or a university campus for example)? That would explain the communities visited bef
u/djnobunaga
Answer: Reddit rolls out algorithm changes every once in a while. When these changes hit you, you'll typically see posts/subreddits you wouldn't normally see for at least a few days. (Source:
u/Wolfy87
You can always use 3rd party apps and old.reddit.com where all of their infinite feed of slop and recommendations don't exist. Just the things you subscribe to. It's the only way I still bare
u/Smiles4YouRawrX3
Answer: Reddit is trying to subtlely influence people with far left extremist views by slowing recommending them "neutral/centrist" subs when in actuality they are very left-wing echo chamber
u/BP8270
I will use old reddit until it is no more. From the day they remove old reddit, I will remove reddit from my life.
Also why the hell is there a share button at the top of this comments page?
u/craag
Reddit has gotten really weird since chatgpt. Subreddits that I've been on for years are suddenly flooded with these strange open-ended askreddit-style posts, like "What's your favorite ____?
u/Restless_Fillmore
Reddit has made deals to sell our content. Reddit has lost nearly half of its valuation from a few years ago. They're playing all kinds of games, and are propping up their numbers by not fi
u/HandOfYawgmoth
Reply, since it can't be a top-level answer:
Fuck new Reddit. old.reddit.com remains the gold standard. It shows only content from the subreddits that you follow. It will never recommend new
u/Restless_Fillmore
Reddit has made deals to sell our content. Reddit has lost nearly half of its valuation from a few years ago. They're playing all kinds of games, and are propping up their numbers by not fi
u/teamcoltra
But have you ever clicked on one? There's a few subs that seem like they would be totally not in my interests but I see it and think "okay but what *is* Gisele Bündchen's makeup routine" even
u/Smiles4YouRawrX3
Answer: Reddit is trying to subtlely influence people with far left extremist views by slowing recommending them "neutral/centrist" subs when in actuality they are very left-wing echo chamber
u/AlamosX
I'm sorry I don't have any sources I'm just chronically online and on the spectrum lol. I've been messing around with Reddit and other social media platform algorithms because I'm aware I'
u/project2501c
Solution: https://old.reddit.com
u/TwpMun
I just replied saying you can toggle off the recommendations, there's an option to not have your posts appear on google and there's now an option to hide your posting history
I quite like ge
u/MyWifeButBoratVoice
The posts do all seem to have a leftist bent to them, do they not? /r/Snorkblot has gone from an obscure "random stuff" subreddit to a very popular, leftist-focused sub almost overnight. hmm
u/seacookie89
Wtaf
u/ikonoclasm
The RedReader app on Android managed to survive the APIcalypse and functions the same today as it always has. There's an extra setup step, but you can get just your subreddits on a mobile app
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Negative on that one capt'n. At least for me.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
yeah I feel the doomscrolling fears too. Thinking about never coming back to reddit tbh. Its hooking in a weird way thats scary, esp getting these weird feels cause I suspect some of these su
u/youreallbots69420
The algorithm wants people to engage with the subreddits who's ads make the most money. It doesn't care if you don't care about the subreddit. Maybe 1% of people accidentally click and load
u/DishonestRaven
Old Reddit still juices the main front page. The default view is still weighted to the subreddits you visit more, vs just a pure vanilla all subreddit subscription weighted by hot.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ive seen this roll out too, but its getting crazier and looser and faster and its not even good anymore. Maybe I got an algo experiment thats the worse yet? But check out the most recently ad
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
Answer: I found that most of the posts from recommended subreddits were posts that had a significant amount downvoted comments. Reddit is farming you for engagement.
u/JJAsond
I use RES on desktop and I hide every user with a post karma of over 100k. They usually post non oc slop
u/HandOfYawgmoth
Reply, since it can't be a top-level answer:
Fuck new Reddit. old.reddit.com remains the gold standard. It shows only content from the subreddits that you follow. It will never recommend new
u/Wolfy87
You can always use 3rd party apps and old.reddit.com where all of their infinite feed of slop and recommendations don't exist. Just the things you subscribe to. It's the only way I still bare
u/TwpMun
it's way over the top lol, i'd written an answer to you that was instantly deleted because I didn't put answer: and was sent a long list of rules to follow...yea no time for that
u/SoOutofMyLeague
I don't get why my algorithm is suggesting all these indian subs.
u/Tech_Itch
> We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0.
Still luckily in 2.0. "Internet 3.0" was just blockchain and crypto hype that's thankfully died down.
u/Tech_Itch
> We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0.
Still luckily in 2.0. "Internet 3.0" was just blockchain and crypto hype that's thankfully died down.
u/uForgot_urFloaties
Aw shit, same is happening to me. Lots of random shittyy subs with things I don't enjoy. Fu kers..
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
Answer: I found that most of the posts from recommended subreddits were posts that had a significant amount downvoted comments. Reddit is farming you for engagement.
u/Restless_Fillmore
https://openai.com/index/openai-and-reddit-partnership/
u/project2501c
Solution: https://old.reddit.com
u/BMO888
I’ve been using Narwhal app so long I forgot there was even feeds that aren’t just my subscribed subs.
u/ikonoclasm
The RedReader app on Android managed to survive the APIcalypse and functions the same today as it always has. There's an extra setup step, but you can get just your subreddits on a mobile app
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Negative on that one capt'n. At least for me.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ah alright. Yeah, I mean I felt the recommendations were more relevant and less creepy before. Now its some really dodgy shit. I got this "boxingcirclejerk" subreddit that just exploded artif
u/Restless_Fillmore
https://openai.com/index/openai-and-reddit-partnership/
u/HandOfYawgmoth
Reply, since it can't be a top-level answer:
Fuck new Reddit. old.reddit.com remains the gold standard. It shows only content from the subreddits that you follow. It will never recommend new
u/SoOutofMyLeague
I don't get why my algorithm is suggesting all these indian subs.
u/BP8270
I will use old reddit until it is no more. From the day they remove old reddit, I will remove reddit from my life.
Also why the hell is there a share button at the top of this comments page?
u/[deleted]
[deleted]
u/youreallbots69420
The algorithm wants people to engage with the subreddits who's ads make the most money. It doesn't care if you don't care about the subreddit. Maybe 1% of people accidentally click and load
u/JJAsond
TBF that was a problem way before the advanced autofill stuff. It's just typical reddit farming.
u/StokedforLocust
well said. as an old-timer (over a dozen years on this account), the day I can't use old.reddit and RES is the day I nuke my comment history and enter a 12-step program
u/seacookie89
Wtaf
u/[deleted]
[deleted]
u/BMO888
I’ve been using Narwhal app so long I forgot there was even feeds that aren’t just my subscribed subs.
u/ByGollie
> old.reddit.com
combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite - and you have a vastly improved site
u/Restless_Fillmore
Reddit has made deals to sell our content. Reddit has lost nearly half of its valuation from a few years ago. They're playing all kinds of games, and are propping up their numbers by not fi
u/OGSyedIsEverywhere
Answer: I typed
> "snorkblot" site:reddit.com before:2023
into Google and got mostly authentic, human-produced results where it seemed to be a shitposting and link-posting community for
u/SoOutofMyLeague
I don't get why my algorithm is suggesting all these indian subs.
u/JJAsond
I use RES on desktop and I hide every user with a post karma of over 100k. They usually post non oc slop
u/project2501c
Solution: https://old.reddit.com
u/OGSyedIsEverywhere
Answer: I typed
> "snorkblot" site:reddit.com before:2023
into Google and got mostly authentic, human-produced results where it seemed to be a shitposting and link-posting community for
u/UncoveringTruths4You
We need the r/internethistorian to investigate! :O Really? You can pay to promote subs now? Shit that might be the answer, when did it start?
Also I assume you're not a super UFC or boxin
u/MyWifeButBoratVoice
This is true except that "far left extremist" is a relative term. New subs come from nowhere with a leftist/"populist" bent and nobody bats an eye.
u/HandOfYawgmoth
Reply, since it can't be a top-level answer:
Fuck new Reddit. old.reddit.com remains the gold standard. It shows only content from the subreddits that you follow. It will never recommend new
u/ByGollie
> old.reddit.com
combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite - and you have a vastly improved site
u/TwpMun
I was seeing that one too until I blocked it. There is apparently an option to include your sub in recommendations and to pay to promote it, so that maybe why these subs appear so much.
u/BMO888
I’ve been using Narwhal app so long I forgot there was even feeds that aren’t just my subscribed subs.
u/Restless_Fillmore
Reddit has made deals to sell our content. Reddit has lost nearly half of its valuation from a few years ago. They're playing all kinds of games, and are propping up their numbers by not fi
u/UncoveringTruths4You
yeah I feel the doomscrolling fears too. Thinking about never coming back to reddit tbh. Its hooking in a weird way thats scary, esp getting these weird feels cause I suspect some of these su
u/TwpMun
it's way over the top lol, i'd written an answer to you that was instantly deleted because I didn't put answer: and was sent a long list of rules to follow...yea no time for that
u/SoOutofMyLeague
I don't get why my algorithm is suggesting all these indian subs.
u/seacookie89
Wtaf
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
I get random subreddits that have nothing to do with my interests as well. I always get the ask a plumber subreddit. I’m not handy at all and there will be no reason at all for me to get tha
u/uForgot_urFloaties
Aw shit, same is happening to me. Lots of random shittyy subs with things I don't enjoy. Fu kers..
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Feeling the same thing about the boxingcircle jerk one and others that have popped up on my feed. People used to memepost about "the dead internet theory". This is the first time Im actually
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Fuck man, it should still be in your profile. like if you click in the upper right on ur pink face then look in there. Maybe? Id appreciate it, esp if u put effort in it. God all these bureac
u/TwpMun
Answer: fuck this sub and its ridiculous rules
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u/Murrabbit
Answer: You nailed it in one,
>are everyone seeing their feed full of what the AI algorithms think you "want"
This is the way of all social media for years now. That's part of why I use
u/djnobunaga
Answer: Reddit rolls out algorithm changes every once in a while. When these changes hit you, you'll typically see posts/subreddits you wouldn't normally see for at least a few days. (Source:
u/BP8270
I will use old reddit until it is no more. From the day they remove old reddit, I will remove reddit from my life.
Also why the hell is there a share button at the top of this comments page?
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
Answer: I found that most of the posts from recommended subreddits were posts that had a significant amount downvoted comments. Reddit is farming you for engagement.
u/Thedeadnite
Do we go to 4.0 next or straight to dead internet theory?
u/JJAsond
I use RES on desktop and I hide every user with a post karma of over 100k. They usually post non oc slop
u/Restless_Fillmore
Reddit has made deals to sell our content. Reddit has lost nearly half of its valuation from a few years ago. They're playing all kinds of games, and are propping up their numbers by not fi
u/BalfonheimHoe
You don't even see the OP replying to the comments
u/BalfonheimHoe
You don't even see the OP replying to the comments
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Feeling the same thing about the boxingcircle jerk one and others that have popped up on my feed. People used to memepost about "the dead internet theory". This is the first time Im actually
u/Doctor-Amazing
I think my only blocked ones are sports subs that get surges of popularity that take up half the front page when there's an event
u/NobleDiceDream
Reddit was far more interesting and engaging when all subscribed subreddits were constantly in my homefeed. Now it seems to be that just a selection of some subreddits is visible. The content
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Fuck man, it should still be in your profile. like if you click in the upper right on ur pink face then look in there. Maybe? Id appreciate it, esp if u put effort in it. God all these bureac
u/anuncommontruth
Losing baconreader made Reddit actively worse for me.
u/Wolfy87
You can always use 3rd party apps and old.reddit.com where all of their infinite feed of slop and recommendations don't exist. Just the things you subscribe to. It's the only way I still bare
u/AyJay9
Answer: Did you start using a VPN or move to somewhere with pooled IPs (an apartment with provided internet or a university campus for example)? That would explain the communities visited bef
u/ikonoclasm
The RedReader app on Android managed to survive the APIcalypse and functions the same today as it always has. There's an extra setup step, but you can get just your subreddits on a mobile app
u/Doctor-Amazing
I think my only blocked ones are sports subs that get surges of popularity that take up half the front page when there's an event
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u/BalfonheimHoe
You don't even see the OP replying to the comments
u/SoOutofMyLeague
I don't get why my algorithm is suggesting all these indian subs.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
yeah I feel the doomscrolling fears too. Thinking about never coming back to reddit tbh. Its hooking in a weird way thats scary, esp getting these weird feels cause I suspect some of these su
u/TwpMun
Answer: fuck this sub and its ridiculous rules
u/[deleted]
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u/project2501c
Solution: https://old.reddit.com
u/HandOfYawgmoth
Reply, since it can't be a top-level answer:
Fuck new Reddit. old.reddit.com remains the gold standard. It shows only content from the subreddits that you follow. It will never recommend new
u/UncoveringTruths4You
You too? Just PM:ed the mods of r/boxing to see their views and made a code of conduct report to the admins. Really gonna dig deep on this one, its freaking interesting lol!
Also fascinating
u/[deleted]
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u/BP8270
I will use old reddit until it is no more. From the day they remove old reddit, I will remove reddit from my life.
Also why the hell is there a share button at the top of this comments page?
u/Thedeadnite
Do we go to 4.0 next or straight to dead internet theory?
u/MyWifeButBoratVoice
This is true except that "far left extremist" is a relative term. New subs come from nowhere with a leftist/"populist" bent and nobody bats an eye.
u/Tech_Itch
> We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0.
Still luckily in 2.0. "Internet 3.0" was just blockchain and crypto hype that's thankfully died down.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
You too? Just PM:ed the mods of r/boxing to see their views and made a code of conduct report to the admins. Really gonna dig deep on this one, its freaking interesting lol!
Also fascinating
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Bro I couldnt even post this OP. Had to try 3 times, because you cant have a screenshot without a link to the screenshot but its nowhere mentioned. So first I had no screenshot, blocked. Then
u/UncoveringTruths4You
You too? Just PM:ed the mods of r/boxing to see their views and made a code of conduct report to the admins. Really gonna dig deep on this one, its freaking interesting lol!
Also fascinating
u/teamcoltra
But have you ever clicked on one? There's a few subs that seem like they would be totally not in my interests but I see it and think "okay but what *is* Gisele Bündchen's makeup routine" even
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
Answer: I found that most of the posts from recommended subreddits were posts that had a significant amount downvoted comments. Reddit is farming you for engagement.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
The thread is dead and even thoug h it got huge traction nobdoy really figured out everything but maybe we all figured out something. Its sad you got -2 tho. I'll upvote this. I'ts one hudnre
u/Cilicious
> old.reddit.com
>
> combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite -
Yes even though RES is no longer being developed, it really is an enhanced experience. When these are gone, I prob
u/uForgot_urFloaties
Aw shit, same is happening to me. Lots of random shittyy subs with things I don't enjoy. Fu kers..
u/ikonoclasm
The RedReader app on Android managed to survive the APIcalypse and functions the same today as it always has. There's an extra setup step, but you can get just your subreddits on a mobile app
u/project2501c
Solution: https://old.reddit.com
u/craag
Reddit has gotten really weird since chatgpt. Subreddits that I've been on for years are suddenly flooded with these strange open-ended askreddit-style posts, like "What's your favorite ____?
u/Smiles4YouRawrX3
Answer: Reddit is trying to subtlely influence people with far left extremist views by slowing recommending them "neutral/centrist" subs when in actuality they are very left-wing echo chamber
u/MyWifeButBoratVoice
The posts do all seem to have a leftist bent to them, do they not? /r/Snorkblot has gone from an obscure "random stuff" subreddit to a very popular, leftist-focused sub almost overnight. hmm
u/TwpMun
Nope, i've never visited any of those subs never even thought of them.
I say you can pay to promote them based on a cursory google search that mentioned Reddit ads, I know nothing more than
u/UncoveringTruths4You
yeah I feel the doomscrolling fears too. Thinking about never coming back to reddit tbh. Its hooking in a weird way thats scary, esp getting these weird feels cause I suspect some of these su
u/SoOutofMyLeague
I don't get why my algorithm is suggesting all these indian subs.
u/BalfonheimHoe
You don't even see the OP replying to the comments
u/TwpMun
I was seeing that one too until I blocked it. There is apparently an option to include your sub in recommendations and to pay to promote it, so that maybe why these subs appear so much.
u/HandOfYawgmoth
Reply, since it can't be a top-level answer:
Fuck new Reddit. old.reddit.com remains the gold standard. It shows only content from the subreddits that you follow. It will never recommend new
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Negative on that one capt'n. At least for me.
u/snerp
> Another funny one is if you frequent a sub for any given city/location the algorithm will actually try to suggest other city subs because they're "similar subs". I've gotten suggestions
u/craag
Reddit has gotten really weird since chatgpt. Subreddits that I've been on for years are suddenly flooded with these strange open-ended askreddit-style posts, like "What's your favorite ____?
u/UncoveringTruths4You
yeah I feel the doomscrolling fears too. Thinking about never coming back to reddit tbh. Its hooking in a weird way thats scary, esp getting these weird feels cause I suspect some of these su
u/BalfonheimHoe
You don't even see the OP replying to the comments
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ah alright. Yeah, I mean I felt the recommendations were more relevant and less creepy before. Now its some really dodgy shit. I got this "boxingcirclejerk" subreddit that just exploded artif
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u/uForgot_urFloaties
Aw shit, same is happening to me. Lots of random shittyy subs with things I don't enjoy. Fu kers..
u/ByGollie
> old.reddit.com
combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite - and you have a vastly improved site
u/craag
Reddit has gotten really weird since chatgpt. Subreddits that I've been on for years are suddenly flooded with these strange open-ended askreddit-style posts, like "What's your favorite ____?
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Negative on that one capt'n. At least for me.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Okay hear me out: Crazy theory, Reddit is full of Indian bots (or users or users that get payed to amplify content), the algo was updated and now it is mass suggesting indian crap cause so m
u/UncoveringTruths4You
We need the r/internethistorian to investigate! :O Really? You can pay to promote subs now? Shit that might be the answer, when did it start?
Also I assume you're not a super UFC or boxin
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Feeling the same thing about the boxingcircle jerk one and others that have popped up on my feed. People used to memepost about "the dead internet theory". This is the first time Im actually
u/BMO888
I’ve been using Narwhal app so long I forgot there was even feeds that aren’t just my subscribed subs.
u/snerp
> Another funny one is if you frequent a sub for any given city/location the algorithm will actually try to suggest other city subs because they're "similar subs". I've gotten suggestions
u/Polantaris
I'm expecting them to kill off old.reddit.com eventually and if they do, goodbye reddit. I can't stand the redesign. So much wasted space...
u/Doctor-Amazing
I think my only blocked ones are sports subs that get surges of popularity that take up half the front page when there's an event
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Feeling the same thing about the boxingcircle jerk one and others that have popped up on my feed. People used to memepost about "the dead internet theory". This is the first time Im actually
u/TwpMun
it's way over the top lol, i'd written an answer to you that was instantly deleted because I didn't put answer: and was sent a long list of rules to follow...yea no time for that
u/UncoveringTruths4You
You too? Just PM:ed the mods of r/boxing to see their views and made a code of conduct report to the admins. Really gonna dig deep on this one, its freaking interesting lol!
Also fascinating
u/TwpMun
I was seeing that one too until I blocked it. There is apparently an option to include your sub in recommendations and to pay to promote it, so that maybe why these subs appear so much.
u/project2501c
Solution: https://old.reddit.com
u/JJAsond
I use RES on desktop and I hide every user with a post karma of over 100k. They usually post non oc slop
u/AlamosX
Lol thank you. I muted that sub because it got ridiculous. In Reddit's defense I kept morbidly clicking on them so... Lol.
Another thing I've noticed about the algorithm is it is also seemi
u/uForgot_urFloaties
Aw shit, same is happening to me. Lots of random shittyy subs with things I don't enjoy. Fu kers..
u/Doctor-Amazing
I think my only blocked ones are sports subs that get surges of popularity that take up half the front page when there's an event
u/BMO888
I’ve been using Narwhal app so long I forgot there was even feeds that aren’t just my subscribed subs.
u/TwpMun
Answer: fuck this sub and its ridiculous rules
u/SoOutofMyLeague
I don't get why my algorithm is suggesting all these indian subs.
u/Smiles4YouRawrX3
Answer: Reddit is trying to subtlely influence people with far left extremist views by slowing recommending them "neutral/centrist" subs when in actuality they are very left-wing echo chamber
u/SoOutofMyLeague
I don't get why my algorithm is suggesting all these indian subs.
u/MyWifeButBoratVoice
The posts do all seem to have a leftist bent to them, do they not? /r/Snorkblot has gone from an obscure "random stuff" subreddit to a very popular, leftist-focused sub almost overnight. hmm
u/Restless_Fillmore
https://openai.com/index/openai-and-reddit-partnership/
u/EntropicReaver
stop using the stupid new reddit, go to your preferences and opt out to use the old version that doesnt recommend junk subreddits to you
u/CassadagaValley
> Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
Weird because I keep getting Indian subs even though I've never visited them or their posts, and I've f
u/StokedforLocust
well said. as an old-timer (over a dozen years on this account), the day I can't use old.reddit and RES is the day I nuke my comment history and enter a 12-step program
u/UncoveringTruths4You
yeah I feel the doomscrolling fears too. Thinking about never coming back to reddit tbh. Its hooking in a weird way thats scary, esp getting these weird feels cause I suspect some of these su
u/youreallbots69420
The algorithm wants people to engage with the subreddits who's ads make the most money. It doesn't care if you don't care about the subreddit. Maybe 1% of people accidentally click and load
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u/Cilicious
> old.reddit.com
>
> combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite -
Yes even though RES is no longer being developed, it really is an enhanced experience. When these are gone, I prob
u/ByGollie
> old.reddit.com
combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite - and you have a vastly improved site
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Okay hear me out: Crazy theory, Reddit is full of Indian bots (or users or users that get payed to amplify content), the algo was updated and now it is mass suggesting indian crap cause so m
u/seacookie89
Wtaf
u/Polantaris
I'm expecting them to kill off old.reddit.com eventually and if they do, goodbye reddit. I can't stand the redesign. So much wasted space...
u/DishonestRaven
Old Reddit still juices the main front page. The default view is still weighted to the subreddits you visit more, vs just a pure vanilla all subreddit subscription weighted by hot.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
We need the r/internethistorian to investigate! :O Really? You can pay to promote subs now? Shit that might be the answer, when did it start?
Also I assume you're not a super UFC or boxin
u/TwpMun
I was seeing that one too until I blocked it. There is apparently an option to include your sub in recommendations and to pay to promote it, so that maybe why these subs appear so much.
u/Cilicious
> old.reddit.com
>
> combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite -
Yes even though RES is no longer being developed, it really is an enhanced experience. When these are gone, I prob
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Feeling the same thing about the boxingcircle jerk one and others that have popped up on my feed. People used to memepost about "the dead internet theory". This is the first time Im actually
u/seacookie89
Wtaf
u/TwpMun
it's way over the top lol, i'd written an answer to you that was instantly deleted because I didn't put answer: and was sent a long list of rules to follow...yea no time for that
u/TwpMun
it's way over the top lol, i'd written an answer to you that was instantly deleted because I didn't put answer: and was sent a long list of rules to follow...yea no time for that
u/Restless_Fillmore
https://openai.com/index/openai-and-reddit-partnership/
u/TwpMun
Answer: fuck this sub and its ridiculous rules
u/Wolfy87
You can always use 3rd party apps and old.reddit.com where all of their infinite feed of slop and recommendations don't exist. Just the things you subscribe to. It's the only way I still bare
u/Crowasaur
Rip BaconReader
u/snerp
> Another funny one is if you frequent a sub for any given city/location the algorithm will actually try to suggest other city subs because they're "similar subs". I've gotten suggestions
u/JJAsond
TBF that was a problem way before the advanced autofill stuff. It's just typical reddit farming.
u/Thedeadnite
Do we go to 4.0 next or straight to dead internet theory?
u/Thedeadnite
Do we go to 4.0 next or straight to dead internet theory?
u/youreallbots69420
The algorithm wants people to engage with the subreddits who's ads make the most money. It doesn't care if you don't care about the subreddit. Maybe 1% of people accidentally click and load
u/Polantaris
I'm expecting them to kill off old.reddit.com eventually and if they do, goodbye reddit. I can't stand the redesign. So much wasted space...
u/snerp
> Another funny one is if you frequent a sub for any given city/location the algorithm will actually try to suggest other city subs because they're "similar subs". I've gotten suggestions
u/Doctor-Amazing
I think my only blocked ones are sports subs that get surges of popularity that take up half the front page when there's an event
u/CassadagaValley
> Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
Weird because I keep getting Indian subs even though I've never visited them or their posts, and I've f
u/Wolfy87
You can always use 3rd party apps and old.reddit.com where all of their infinite feed of slop and recommendations don't exist. Just the things you subscribe to. It's the only way I still bare
u/CassadagaValley
> Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
Weird because I keep getting Indian subs even though I've never visited them or their posts, and I've f
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Bro I couldnt even post this OP. Had to try 3 times, because you cant have a screenshot without a link to the screenshot but its nowhere mentioned. So first I had no screenshot, blocked. Then
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
I get random subreddits that have nothing to do with my interests as well. I always get the ask a plumber subreddit. I’m not handy at all and there will be no reason at all for me to get tha
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Negative on that one capt'n. At least for me.
u/MyWifeButBoratVoice
The posts do all seem to have a leftist bent to them, do they not? /r/Snorkblot has gone from an obscure "random stuff" subreddit to a very popular, leftist-focused sub almost overnight. hmm
u/Restless_Fillmore
Reddit has made deals to sell our content. Reddit has lost nearly half of its valuation from a few years ago. They're playing all kinds of games, and are propping up their numbers by not fi
u/snerp
> Another funny one is if you frequent a sub for any given city/location the algorithm will actually try to suggest other city subs because they're "similar subs". I've gotten suggestions
u/seacookie89
Wtaf
u/UncoveringTruths4You
You too? Just PM:ed the mods of r/boxing to see their views and made a code of conduct report to the admins. Really gonna dig deep on this one, its freaking interesting lol!
Also fascinating
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Okay hear me out: Crazy theory, Reddit is full of Indian bots (or users or users that get payed to amplify content), the algo was updated and now it is mass suggesting indian crap cause so m
u/UncoveringTruths4You
I dig your comparison to digg. People have been saying it for a while. But sadly I think you're wrong. We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0. Google doesn't crawl the web anymore, they artificial
u/AyJay9
Answer: Did you start using a VPN or move to somewhere with pooled IPs (an apartment with provided internet or a university campus for example)? That would explain the communities visited bef
u/StokedforLocust
well said. as an old-timer (over a dozen years on this account), the day I can't use old.reddit and RES is the day I nuke my comment history and enter a 12-step program
u/Murrabbit
Answer: You nailed it in one,
>are everyone seeing their feed full of what the AI algorithms think you "want"
This is the way of all social media for years now. That's part of why I use
u/TwpMun
I just replied saying you can toggle off the recommendations, there's an option to not have your posts appear on google and there's now an option to hide your posting history
I quite like ge
u/Restless_Fillmore
https://openai.com/index/openai-and-reddit-partnership/
u/snerp
> Another funny one is if you frequent a sub for any given city/location the algorithm will actually try to suggest other city subs because they're "similar subs". I've gotten suggestions
u/StokedforLocust
well said. as an old-timer (over a dozen years on this account), the day I can't use old.reddit and RES is the day I nuke my comment history and enter a 12-step program
u/Murrabbit
Answer: You nailed it in one,
>are everyone seeing their feed full of what the AI algorithms think you "want"
This is the way of all social media for years now. That's part of why I use
u/UncoveringTruths4You
We need the r/internethistorian to investigate! :O Really? You can pay to promote subs now? Shit that might be the answer, when did it start?
Also I assume you're not a super UFC or boxin
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ive seen this roll out too, but its getting crazier and looser and faster and its not even good anymore. Maybe I got an algo experiment thats the worse yet? But check out the most recently ad
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Feeling the same thing about the boxingcircle jerk one and others that have popped up on my feed. People used to memepost about "the dead internet theory". This is the first time Im actually
u/JJAsond
TBF that was a problem way before the advanced autofill stuff. It's just typical reddit farming.
u/anuncommontruth
Losing baconreader made Reddit actively worse for me.
u/Restless_Fillmore
Reddit has made deals to sell our content. Reddit has lost nearly half of its valuation from a few years ago. They're playing all kinds of games, and are propping up their numbers by not fi
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Bro I couldnt even post this OP. Had to try 3 times, because you cant have a screenshot without a link to the screenshot but its nowhere mentioned. So first I had no screenshot, blocked. Then
u/TwpMun
Answer: fuck this sub and its ridiculous rules
u/Kandiru
Not necessarily Indian IPS, but that are working and using their personal Reddit on the same account.
So AstroTurf on /r/politics, then see what's happening locally on /r/Mumbai
The algori
u/JJAsond
I use RES on desktop and I hide every user with a post karma of over 100k. They usually post non oc slop
u/UncoveringTruths4You
The thread is dead and even thoug h it got huge traction nobdoy really figured out everything but maybe we all figured out something. Its sad you got -2 tho. I'll upvote this. I'ts one hudnre
u/JJAsond
TBF that was a problem way before the advanced autofill stuff. It's just typical reddit farming.
u/project2501c
Solution: https://old.reddit.com
u/uForgot_urFloaties
Aw shit, same is happening to me. Lots of random shittyy subs with things I don't enjoy. Fu kers..
u/Doctor-Amazing
Yeah I got through most of this thread assuming people were just talking about what was hitting r/all and wondering why everyone was acting like they had their own personal algorithm.
Didn'
u/CassadagaValley
> Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
Weird because I keep getting Indian subs even though I've never visited them or their posts, and I've f
u/JJAsond
I use RES on desktop and I hide every user with a post karma of over 100k. They usually post non oc slop
u/Wolfy87
You can always use 3rd party apps and old.reddit.com where all of their infinite feed of slop and recommendations don't exist. Just the things you subscribe to. It's the only way I still bare
u/BalfonheimHoe
You don't even see the OP replying to the comments
u/AyJay9
Answer: Did you start using a VPN or move to somewhere with pooled IPs (an apartment with provided internet or a university campus for example)? That would explain the communities visited bef
u/Restless_Fillmore
Reddit has made deals to sell our content. Reddit has lost nearly half of its valuation from a few years ago. They're playing all kinds of games, and are propping up their numbers by not fi
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Okay hear me out: Crazy theory, Reddit is full of Indian bots (or users or users that get payed to amplify content), the algo was updated and now it is mass suggesting indian crap cause so m
u/BalfonheimHoe
You don't even see the OP replying to the comments
u/AlamosX
I'm sorry I don't have any sources I'm just chronically online and on the spectrum lol. I've been messing around with Reddit and other social media platform algorithms because I'm aware I'
u/MyWifeButBoratVoice
This is true except that "far left extremist" is a relative term. New subs come from nowhere with a leftist/"populist" bent and nobody bats an eye.
u/TwpMun
Nope, i've never visited any of those subs never even thought of them.
I say you can pay to promote them based on a cursory google search that mentioned Reddit ads, I know nothing more than
u/Kandiru
Not necessarily Indian IPS, but that are working and using their personal Reddit on the same account.
So AstroTurf on /r/politics, then see what's happening locally on /r/Mumbai
The algori
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u/NobleDiceDream
Reddit was far more interesting and engaging when all subscribed subreddits were constantly in my homefeed. Now it seems to be that just a selection of some subreddits is visible. The content
u/JJAsond
TBF that was a problem way before the advanced autofill stuff. It's just typical reddit farming.
u/StokedforLocust
well said. as an old-timer (over a dozen years on this account), the day I can't use old.reddit and RES is the day I nuke my comment history and enter a 12-step program
u/AlamosX
Answer: Reddit has been rolling out algorithmic suggested content for the past while. Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
What I have noticed i
u/AlamosX
I'm sorry I don't have any sources I'm just chronically online and on the spectrum lol. I've been messing around with Reddit and other social media platform algorithms because I'm aware I'
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u/UncoveringTruths4You
I dig your comparison to digg. People have been saying it for a while. But sadly I think you're wrong. We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0. Google doesn't crawl the web anymore, they artificial
u/TwpMun
I was seeing that one too until I blocked it. There is apparently an option to include your sub in recommendations and to pay to promote it, so that maybe why these subs appear so much.
u/anuncommontruth
Losing baconreader made Reddit actively worse for me.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Okay hear me out: Crazy theory, Reddit is full of Indian bots (or users or users that get payed to amplify content), the algo was updated and now it is mass suggesting indian crap cause so m
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
Answer: I found that most of the posts from recommended subreddits were posts that had a significant amount downvoted comments. Reddit is farming you for engagement.
u/TwpMun
I just replied saying you can toggle off the recommendations, there's an option to not have your posts appear on google and there's now an option to hide your posting history
I quite like ge
u/JJAsond
I use RES on desktop and I hide every user with a post karma of over 100k. They usually post non oc slop
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u/MyWifeButBoratVoice
The posts do all seem to have a leftist bent to them, do they not? /r/Snorkblot has gone from an obscure "random stuff" subreddit to a very popular, leftist-focused sub almost overnight. hmm
u/TwpMun
Answer: fuck this sub and its ridiculous rules
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u/Thedeadnite
Do we go to 4.0 next or straight to dead internet theory?
u/TwpMun
I was seeing that one too until I blocked it. There is apparently an option to include your sub in recommendations and to pay to promote it, so that maybe why these subs appear so much.
u/NobleDiceDream
Reddit was far more interesting and engaging when all subscribed subreddits were constantly in my homefeed. Now it seems to be that just a selection of some subreddits is visible. The content
u/Smiles4YouRawrX3
Answer: Reddit is trying to subtlely influence people with far left extremist views by slowing recommending them "neutral/centrist" subs when in actuality they are very left-wing echo chamber
u/AlamosX
Answer: Reddit has been rolling out algorithmic suggested content for the past while. Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
What I have noticed i
u/EntropicReaver
to be fair /all is also changing because reddit and the internet in general is getting so many new users especially as the OP noted from india and other countries, half my blocked /all subred
u/OGSyedIsEverywhere
Answer: I typed
> "snorkblot" site:reddit.com before:2023
into Google and got mostly authentic, human-produced results where it seemed to be a shitposting and link-posting community for
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ive seen this roll out too, but its getting crazier and looser and faster and its not even good anymore. Maybe I got an algo experiment thats the worse yet? But check out the most recently ad
u/BP8270
I will use old reddit until it is no more. From the day they remove old reddit, I will remove reddit from my life.
Also why the hell is there a share button at the top of this comments page?
u/UncoveringTruths4You
yeah I feel the doomscrolling fears too. Thinking about never coming back to reddit tbh. Its hooking in a weird way thats scary, esp getting these weird feels cause I suspect some of these su
u/BP8270
I will use old reddit until it is no more. From the day they remove old reddit, I will remove reddit from my life.
Also why the hell is there a share button at the top of this comments page?
u/Restless_Fillmore
Reddit has made deals to sell our content. Reddit has lost nearly half of its valuation from a few years ago. They're playing all kinds of games, and are propping up their numbers by not fi
u/Kandiru
Not necessarily Indian IPS, but that are working and using their personal Reddit on the same account.
So AstroTurf on /r/politics, then see what's happening locally on /r/Mumbai
The algori
u/Wolfy87
You can always use 3rd party apps and old.reddit.com where all of their infinite feed of slop and recommendations don't exist. Just the things you subscribe to. It's the only way I still bare
u/project2501c
Solution: https://old.reddit.com
u/Cilicious
> old.reddit.com
>
> combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite -
Yes even though RES is no longer being developed, it really is an enhanced experience. When these are gone, I prob
u/snerp
> Another funny one is if you frequent a sub for any given city/location the algorithm will actually try to suggest other city subs because they're "similar subs". I've gotten suggestions
u/Polantaris
I'm expecting them to kill off old.reddit.com eventually and if they do, goodbye reddit. I can't stand the redesign. So much wasted space...
u/youreallbots69420
The algorithm wants people to engage with the subreddits who's ads make the most money. It doesn't care if you don't care about the subreddit. Maybe 1% of people accidentally click and load
u/anuncommontruth
Losing baconreader made Reddit actively worse for me.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ive seen this roll out too, but its getting crazier and looser and faster and its not even good anymore. Maybe I got an algo experiment thats the worse yet? But check out the most recently ad
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
I get random subreddits that have nothing to do with my interests as well. I always get the ask a plumber subreddit. I’m not handy at all and there will be no reason at all for me to get tha
u/Wolfy87
You can always use 3rd party apps and old.reddit.com where all of their infinite feed of slop and recommendations don't exist. Just the things you subscribe to. It's the only way I still bare
u/Restless_Fillmore
https://openai.com/index/openai-and-reddit-partnership/
u/[deleted]
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u/Tech_Itch
> We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0.
Still luckily in 2.0. "Internet 3.0" was just blockchain and crypto hype that's thankfully died down.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Fuck man, it should still be in your profile. like if you click in the upper right on ur pink face then look in there. Maybe? Id appreciate it, esp if u put effort in it. God all these bureac
u/project2501c
Solution: https://old.reddit.com
u/AlamosX
I'm sorry I don't have any sources I'm just chronically online and on the spectrum lol. I've been messing around with Reddit and other social media platform algorithms because I'm aware I'
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Negative on that one capt'n. At least for me.
u/StokedforLocust
well said. as an old-timer (over a dozen years on this account), the day I can't use old.reddit and RES is the day I nuke my comment history and enter a 12-step program
u/UncoveringTruths4You
yeah I feel the doomscrolling fears too. Thinking about never coming back to reddit tbh. Its hooking in a weird way thats scary, esp getting these weird feels cause I suspect some of these su
u/Restless_Fillmore
Reddit has made deals to sell our content. Reddit has lost nearly half of its valuation from a few years ago. They're playing all kinds of games, and are propping up their numbers by not fi
u/SoOutofMyLeague
I don't get why my algorithm is suggesting all these indian subs.
u/TwpMun
I just replied saying you can toggle off the recommendations, there's an option to not have your posts appear on google and there's now an option to hide your posting history
I quite like ge
u/[deleted]
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u/BP8270
I will use old reddit until it is no more. From the day they remove old reddit, I will remove reddit from my life.
Also why the hell is there a share button at the top of this comments page?
u/NobleDiceDream
Reddit was far more interesting and engaging when all subscribed subreddits were constantly in my homefeed. Now it seems to be that just a selection of some subreddits is visible. The content
u/AlamosX
Answer: Reddit has been rolling out algorithmic suggested content for the past while. Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
What I have noticed i
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ah alright. Yeah, I mean I felt the recommendations were more relevant and less creepy before. Now its some really dodgy shit. I got this "boxingcirclejerk" subreddit that just exploded artif
u/djnobunaga
Answer: Reddit rolls out algorithm changes every once in a while. When these changes hit you, you'll typically see posts/subreddits you wouldn't normally see for at least a few days. (Source:
u/AlamosX
I'm sorry I don't have any sources I'm just chronically online and on the spectrum lol. I've been messing around with Reddit and other social media platform algorithms because I'm aware I'
u/anuncommontruth
Losing baconreader made Reddit actively worse for me.
u/JJAsond
I use RES on desktop and I hide every user with a post karma of over 100k. They usually post non oc slop
u/UncoveringTruths4You
yeah I feel the doomscrolling fears too. Thinking about never coming back to reddit tbh. Its hooking in a weird way thats scary, esp getting these weird feels cause I suspect some of these su
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Can you clarify? It still doesnt explain why the subreddits themselves feel so loosely or not at all connected to what I browse on reddit or am interested in (like its trying to forcefully ex
u/JJAsond
TBF that was a problem way before the advanced autofill stuff. It's just typical reddit farming.
u/AlamosX
I'm sorry I don't have any sources I'm just chronically online and on the spectrum lol. I've been messing around with Reddit and other social media platform algorithms because I'm aware I'
u/Tech_Itch
> We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0.
Still luckily in 2.0. "Internet 3.0" was just blockchain and crypto hype that's thankfully died down.
u/MyWifeButBoratVoice
This is true except that "far left extremist" is a relative term. New subs come from nowhere with a leftist/"populist" bent and nobody bats an eye.
u/TwpMun
I just replied saying you can toggle off the recommendations, there's an option to not have your posts appear on google and there's now an option to hide your posting history
I quite like ge
u/TwpMun
Answer: fuck this sub and its ridiculous rules
u/youreallbots69420
The algorithm wants people to engage with the subreddits who's ads make the most money. It doesn't care if you don't care about the subreddit. Maybe 1% of people accidentally click and load
u/HandOfYawgmoth
Reply, since it can't be a top-level answer:
Fuck new Reddit. old.reddit.com remains the gold standard. It shows only content from the subreddits that you follow. It will never recommend new
u/EntropicReaver
stop using the stupid new reddit, go to your preferences and opt out to use the old version that doesnt recommend junk subreddits to you
u/TwpMun
I just replied saying you can toggle off the recommendations, there's an option to not have your posts appear on google and there's now an option to hide your posting history
I quite like ge
u/Murrabbit
Answer: You nailed it in one,
>are everyone seeing their feed full of what the AI algorithms think you "want"
This is the way of all social media for years now. That's part of why I use
u/craag
Reddit has gotten really weird since chatgpt. Subreddits that I've been on for years are suddenly flooded with these strange open-ended askreddit-style posts, like "What's your favorite ____?
u/djnobunaga
Answer: Reddit rolls out algorithm changes every once in a while. When these changes hit you, you'll typically see posts/subreddits you wouldn't normally see for at least a few days. (Source:
u/TwpMun
I just replied saying you can toggle off the recommendations, there's an option to not have your posts appear on google and there's now an option to hide your posting history
I quite like ge
u/AlamosX
Answer: Reddit has been rolling out algorithmic suggested content for the past while. Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
What I have noticed i
u/Polantaris
I'm expecting them to kill off old.reddit.com eventually and if they do, goodbye reddit. I can't stand the redesign. So much wasted space...
u/UncoveringTruths4You
yeah I feel the doomscrolling fears too. Thinking about never coming back to reddit tbh. Its hooking in a weird way thats scary, esp getting these weird feels cause I suspect some of these su
u/Wolfy87
You can always use 3rd party apps and old.reddit.com where all of their infinite feed of slop and recommendations don't exist. Just the things you subscribe to. It's the only way I still bare
u/UncoveringTruths4You
We need the r/internethistorian to investigate! :O Really? You can pay to promote subs now? Shit that might be the answer, when did it start?
Also I assume you're not a super UFC or boxin
u/UncoveringTruths4You
The thread is dead and even thoug h it got huge traction nobdoy really figured out everything but maybe we all figured out something. Its sad you got -2 tho. I'll upvote this. I'ts one hudnre
u/seacookie89
Wtaf
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
I get random subreddits that have nothing to do with my interests as well. I always get the ask a plumber subreddit. I’m not handy at all and there will be no reason at all for me to get tha
u/[deleted]
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u/TwpMun
Nope, i've never visited any of those subs never even thought of them.
I say you can pay to promote them based on a cursory google search that mentioned Reddit ads, I know nothing more than
u/djnobunaga
Answer: Reddit rolls out algorithm changes every once in a while. When these changes hit you, you'll typically see posts/subreddits you wouldn't normally see for at least a few days. (Source:
u/BalfonheimHoe
You don't even see the OP replying to the comments
u/UncoveringTruths4You
You too? Just PM:ed the mods of r/boxing to see their views and made a code of conduct report to the admins. Really gonna dig deep on this one, its freaking interesting lol!
Also fascinating
u/AlamosX
Answer: Reddit has been rolling out algorithmic suggested content for the past while. Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
What I have noticed i
u/seacookie89
Wtaf
u/UncoveringTruths4You
yeah I feel the doomscrolling fears too. Thinking about never coming back to reddit tbh. Its hooking in a weird way thats scary, esp getting these weird feels cause I suspect some of these su
u/ikonoclasm
The RedReader app on Android managed to survive the APIcalypse and functions the same today as it always has. There's an extra setup step, but you can get just your subreddits on a mobile app
u/UncoveringTruths4You
I dig your comparison to digg. People have been saying it for a while. But sadly I think you're wrong. We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0. Google doesn't crawl the web anymore, they artificial
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Can you clarify? It still doesnt explain why the subreddits themselves feel so loosely or not at all connected to what I browse on reddit or am interested in (like its trying to forcefully ex
u/Cilicious
> old.reddit.com
>
> combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite -
Yes even though RES is no longer being developed, it really is an enhanced experience. When these are gone, I prob
u/BMO888
I’ve been using Narwhal app so long I forgot there was even feeds that aren’t just my subscribed subs.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
We need the r/internethistorian to investigate! :O Really? You can pay to promote subs now? Shit that might be the answer, when did it start?
Also I assume you're not a super UFC or boxin
u/EntropicReaver
stop using the stupid new reddit, go to your preferences and opt out to use the old version that doesnt recommend junk subreddits to you
u/[deleted]
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u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ive seen this roll out too, but its getting crazier and looser and faster and its not even good anymore. Maybe I got an algo experiment thats the worse yet? But check out the most recently ad
u/NobleDiceDream
Reddit was far more interesting and engaging when all subscribed subreddits were constantly in my homefeed. Now it seems to be that just a selection of some subreddits is visible. The content
u/AlamosX
I'm sorry I don't have any sources I'm just chronically online and on the spectrum lol. I've been messing around with Reddit and other social media platform algorithms because I'm aware I'
u/DishonestRaven
Old Reddit still juices the main front page. The default view is still weighted to the subreddits you visit more, vs just a pure vanilla all subreddit subscription weighted by hot.
u/Cilicious
> old.reddit.com
>
> combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite -
Yes even though RES is no longer being developed, it really is an enhanced experience. When these are gone, I prob
u/djnobunaga
Answer: Reddit rolls out algorithm changes every once in a while. When these changes hit you, you'll typically see posts/subreddits you wouldn't normally see for at least a few days. (Source:
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Okay hear me out: Crazy theory, Reddit is full of Indian bots (or users or users that get payed to amplify content), the algo was updated and now it is mass suggesting indian crap cause so m
u/AlamosX
I'm sorry I don't have any sources I'm just chronically online and on the spectrum lol. I've been messing around with Reddit and other social media platform algorithms because I'm aware I'
u/[deleted]
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u/teamcoltra
But have you ever clicked on one? There's a few subs that seem like they would be totally not in my interests but I see it and think "okay but what *is* Gisele Bündchen's makeup routine" even
u/craag
Reddit has gotten really weird since chatgpt. Subreddits that I've been on for years are suddenly flooded with these strange open-ended askreddit-style posts, like "What's your favorite ____?
u/snerp
> Another funny one is if you frequent a sub for any given city/location the algorithm will actually try to suggest other city subs because they're "similar subs". I've gotten suggestions
u/ByGollie
> old.reddit.com
combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite - and you have a vastly improved site
u/OGSyedIsEverywhere
Answer: I typed
> "snorkblot" site:reddit.com before:2023
into Google and got mostly authentic, human-produced results where it seemed to be a shitposting and link-posting community for
u/CassadagaValley
> Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
Weird because I keep getting Indian subs even though I've never visited them or their posts, and I've f
u/project2501c
Solution: https://old.reddit.com
u/UncoveringTruths4You
yeah I feel the doomscrolling fears too. Thinking about never coming back to reddit tbh. Its hooking in a weird way thats scary, esp getting these weird feels cause I suspect some of these su
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
Answer: I found that most of the posts from recommended subreddits were posts that had a significant amount downvoted comments. Reddit is farming you for engagement.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
We need the r/internethistorian to investigate! :O Really? You can pay to promote subs now? Shit that might be the answer, when did it start?
Also I assume you're not a super UFC or boxin
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Fuck man, it should still be in your profile. like if you click in the upper right on ur pink face then look in there. Maybe? Id appreciate it, esp if u put effort in it. God all these bureac
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Can you clarify? It still doesnt explain why the subreddits themselves feel so loosely or not at all connected to what I browse on reddit or am interested in (like its trying to forcefully ex
u/anuncommontruth
Losing baconreader made Reddit actively worse for me.
u/youreallbots69420
The algorithm wants people to engage with the subreddits who's ads make the most money. It doesn't care if you don't care about the subreddit. Maybe 1% of people accidentally click and load
u/djnobunaga
Answer: Reddit rolls out algorithm changes every once in a while. When these changes hit you, you'll typically see posts/subreddits you wouldn't normally see for at least a few days. (Source:
u/BP8270
I will use old reddit until it is no more. From the day they remove old reddit, I will remove reddit from my life.
Also why the hell is there a share button at the top of this comments page?
u/[deleted]
[deleted]
u/UncoveringTruths4You
yeah I feel the doomscrolling fears too. Thinking about never coming back to reddit tbh. Its hooking in a weird way thats scary, esp getting these weird feels cause I suspect some of these su
u/seacookie89
Wtaf
u/BMO888
I’ve been using Narwhal app so long I forgot there was even feeds that aren’t just my subscribed subs.
u/AyJay9
Answer: Did you start using a VPN or move to somewhere with pooled IPs (an apartment with provided internet or a university campus for example)? That would explain the communities visited bef
u/ByGollie
> old.reddit.com
combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite - and you have a vastly improved site
u/TwpMun
Nope, i've never visited any of those subs never even thought of them.
I say you can pay to promote them based on a cursory google search that mentioned Reddit ads, I know nothing more than
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
I get random subreddits that have nothing to do with my interests as well. I always get the ask a plumber subreddit. I’m not handy at all and there will be no reason at all for me to get tha
u/OGSyedIsEverywhere
Answer: I typed
> "snorkblot" site:reddit.com before:2023
into Google and got mostly authentic, human-produced results where it seemed to be a shitposting and link-posting community for
u/UncoveringTruths4You
The thread is dead and even thoug h it got huge traction nobdoy really figured out everything but maybe we all figured out something. Its sad you got -2 tho. I'll upvote this. I'ts one hudnre
u/TwpMun
I just replied saying you can toggle off the recommendations, there's an option to not have your posts appear on google and there's now an option to hide your posting history
I quite like ge
u/CassadagaValley
> Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
Weird because I keep getting Indian subs even though I've never visited them or their posts, and I've f
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Bro I couldnt even post this OP. Had to try 3 times, because you cant have a screenshot without a link to the screenshot but its nowhere mentioned. So first I had no screenshot, blocked. Then
u/teamcoltra
But have you ever clicked on one? There's a few subs that seem like they would be totally not in my interests but I see it and think "okay but what *is* Gisele Bündchen's makeup routine" even
u/Cilicious
> old.reddit.com
>
> combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite -
Yes even though RES is no longer being developed, it really is an enhanced experience. When these are gone, I prob
u/UncoveringTruths4You
You too? Just PM:ed the mods of r/boxing to see their views and made a code of conduct report to the admins. Really gonna dig deep on this one, its freaking interesting lol!
Also fascinating
u/NobleDiceDream
Reddit was far more interesting and engaging when all subscribed subreddits were constantly in my homefeed. Now it seems to be that just a selection of some subreddits is visible. The content
u/EntropicReaver
to be fair /all is also changing because reddit and the internet in general is getting so many new users especially as the OP noted from india and other countries, half my blocked /all subred
u/Murrabbit
Answer: You nailed it in one,
>are everyone seeing their feed full of what the AI algorithms think you "want"
This is the way of all social media for years now. That's part of why I use
u/seacookie89
Wtaf
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Okay hear me out: Crazy theory, Reddit is full of Indian bots (or users or users that get payed to amplify content), the algo was updated and now it is mass suggesting indian crap cause so m
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Can you clarify? It still doesnt explain why the subreddits themselves feel so loosely or not at all connected to what I browse on reddit or am interested in (like its trying to forcefully ex
u/AyJay9
Answer: Did you start using a VPN or move to somewhere with pooled IPs (an apartment with provided internet or a university campus for example)? That would explain the communities visited bef
u/JJAsond
I use RES on desktop and I hide every user with a post karma of over 100k. They usually post non oc slop
u/Restless_Fillmore
https://openai.com/index/openai-and-reddit-partnership/
u/Kandiru
Not necessarily Indian IPS, but that are working and using their personal Reddit on the same account.
So AstroTurf on /r/politics, then see what's happening locally on /r/Mumbai
The algori
u/[deleted]
[deleted]
u/teamcoltra
But have you ever clicked on one? There's a few subs that seem like they would be totally not in my interests but I see it and think "okay but what *is* Gisele Bündchen's makeup routine" even
u/JJAsond
I use RES on desktop and I hide every user with a post karma of over 100k. They usually post non oc slop
u/UncoveringTruths4You
You too? Just PM:ed the mods of r/boxing to see their views and made a code of conduct report to the admins. Really gonna dig deep on this one, its freaking interesting lol!
Also fascinating
u/NobleDiceDream
Reddit was far more interesting and engaging when all subscribed subreddits were constantly in my homefeed. Now it seems to be that just a selection of some subreddits is visible. The content
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Fuck man, it should still be in your profile. like if you click in the upper right on ur pink face then look in there. Maybe? Id appreciate it, esp if u put effort in it. God all these bureac
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Can you clarify? It still doesnt explain why the subreddits themselves feel so loosely or not at all connected to what I browse on reddit or am interested in (like its trying to forcefully ex
u/Restless_Fillmore
https://openai.com/index/openai-and-reddit-partnership/
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Can you clarify? It still doesnt explain why the subreddits themselves feel so loosely or not at all connected to what I browse on reddit or am interested in (like its trying to forcefully ex
u/StokedforLocust
well said. as an old-timer (over a dozen years on this account), the day I can't use old.reddit and RES is the day I nuke my comment history and enter a 12-step program
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Fuck man, it should still be in your profile. like if you click in the upper right on ur pink face then look in there. Maybe? Id appreciate it, esp if u put effort in it. God all these bureac
u/Tech_Itch
> We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0.
Still luckily in 2.0. "Internet 3.0" was just blockchain and crypto hype that's thankfully died down.
u/JJAsond
I use RES on desktop and I hide every user with a post karma of over 100k. They usually post non oc slop
u/SoOutofMyLeague
I don't get why my algorithm is suggesting all these indian subs.
u/TwpMun
I just replied saying you can toggle off the recommendations, there's an option to not have your posts appear on google and there's now an option to hide your posting history
I quite like ge
u/UncoveringTruths4You
You too? Just PM:ed the mods of r/boxing to see their views and made a code of conduct report to the admins. Really gonna dig deep on this one, its freaking interesting lol!
Also fascinating
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Fuck man, it should still be in your profile. like if you click in the upper right on ur pink face then look in there. Maybe? Id appreciate it, esp if u put effort in it. God all these bureac
u/Thedeadnite
Do we go to 4.0 next or straight to dead internet theory?
u/[deleted]
[deleted]
u/OGSyedIsEverywhere
Answer: I typed
> "snorkblot" site:reddit.com before:2023
into Google and got mostly authentic, human-produced results where it seemed to be a shitposting and link-posting community for
u/StokedforLocust
well said. as an old-timer (over a dozen years on this account), the day I can't use old.reddit and RES is the day I nuke my comment history and enter a 12-step program
u/Kandiru
Not necessarily Indian IPS, but that are working and using their personal Reddit on the same account.
So AstroTurf on /r/politics, then see what's happening locally on /r/Mumbai
The algori
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ive seen this roll out too, but its getting crazier and looser and faster and its not even good anymore. Maybe I got an algo experiment thats the worse yet? But check out the most recently ad
u/Thedeadnite
Do we go to 4.0 next or straight to dead internet theory?
u/Restless_Fillmore
Reddit has made deals to sell our content. Reddit has lost nearly half of its valuation from a few years ago. They're playing all kinds of games, and are propping up their numbers by not fi
u/Murrabbit
Answer: You nailed it in one,
>are everyone seeing their feed full of what the AI algorithms think you "want"
This is the way of all social media for years now. That's part of why I use
u/MyWifeButBoratVoice
This is true except that "far left extremist" is a relative term. New subs come from nowhere with a leftist/"populist" bent and nobody bats an eye.
u/TwpMun
Nope, i've never visited any of those subs never even thought of them.
I say you can pay to promote them based on a cursory google search that mentioned Reddit ads, I know nothing more than
u/EntropicReaver
stop using the stupid new reddit, go to your preferences and opt out to use the old version that doesnt recommend junk subreddits to you
u/AlamosX
I'm sorry I don't have any sources I'm just chronically online and on the spectrum lol. I've been messing around with Reddit and other social media platform algorithms because I'm aware I'
u/UncoveringTruths4You
You too? Just PM:ed the mods of r/boxing to see their views and made a code of conduct report to the admins. Really gonna dig deep on this one, its freaking interesting lol!
Also fascinating
u/Tech_Itch
> We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0.
Still luckily in 2.0. "Internet 3.0" was just blockchain and crypto hype that's thankfully died down.
u/AlamosX
Answer: Reddit has been rolling out algorithmic suggested content for the past while. Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
What I have noticed i
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Can you clarify? It still doesnt explain why the subreddits themselves feel so loosely or not at all connected to what I browse on reddit or am interested in (like its trying to forcefully ex
u/BP8270
I will use old reddit until it is no more. From the day they remove old reddit, I will remove reddit from my life.
Also why the hell is there a share button at the top of this comments page?
u/Cilicious
> old.reddit.com
>
> combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite -
Yes even though RES is no longer being developed, it really is an enhanced experience. When these are gone, I prob
u/ikonoclasm
The RedReader app on Android managed to survive the APIcalypse and functions the same today as it always has. There's an extra setup step, but you can get just your subreddits on a mobile app
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
I get random subreddits that have nothing to do with my interests as well. I always get the ask a plumber subreddit. I’m not handy at all and there will be no reason at all for me to get tha
u/Cilicious
> old.reddit.com
>
> combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite -
Yes even though RES is no longer being developed, it really is an enhanced experience. When these are gone, I prob
u/NobleDiceDream
Reddit was far more interesting and engaging when all subscribed subreddits were constantly in my homefeed. Now it seems to be that just a selection of some subreddits is visible. The content
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Okay hear me out: Crazy theory, Reddit is full of Indian bots (or users or users that get payed to amplify content), the algo was updated and now it is mass suggesting indian crap cause so m
u/BMO888
I’ve been using Narwhal app so long I forgot there was even feeds that aren’t just my subscribed subs.
u/ikonoclasm
The RedReader app on Android managed to survive the APIcalypse and functions the same today as it always has. There's an extra setup step, but you can get just your subreddits on a mobile app
u/AlamosX
Answer: Reddit has been rolling out algorithmic suggested content for the past while. Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
What I have noticed i
u/Tech_Itch
> We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0.
Still luckily in 2.0. "Internet 3.0" was just blockchain and crypto hype that's thankfully died down.
u/AlamosX
Lol thank you. I muted that sub because it got ridiculous. In Reddit's defense I kept morbidly clicking on them so... Lol.
Another thing I've noticed about the algorithm is it is also seemi
u/TwpMun
Nope, i've never visited any of those subs never even thought of them.
I say you can pay to promote them based on a cursory google search that mentioned Reddit ads, I know nothing more than
u/uForgot_urFloaties
Aw shit, same is happening to me. Lots of random shittyy subs with things I don't enjoy. Fu kers..
u/TwpMun
Answer: fuck this sub and its ridiculous rules
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Feeling the same thing about the boxingcircle jerk one and others that have popped up on my feed. People used to memepost about "the dead internet theory". This is the first time Im actually
u/Smiles4YouRawrX3
Answer: Reddit is trying to subtlely influence people with far left extremist views by slowing recommending them "neutral/centrist" subs when in actuality they are very left-wing echo chamber
u/Wolfy87
You can always use 3rd party apps and old.reddit.com where all of their infinite feed of slop and recommendations don't exist. Just the things you subscribe to. It's the only way I still bare
u/TwpMun
it's way over the top lol, i'd written an answer to you that was instantly deleted because I didn't put answer: and was sent a long list of rules to follow...yea no time for that
u/TwpMun
Nope, i've never visited any of those subs never even thought of them.
I say you can pay to promote them based on a cursory google search that mentioned Reddit ads, I know nothing more than
u/UncoveringTruths4You
I dig your comparison to digg. People have been saying it for a while. But sadly I think you're wrong. We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0. Google doesn't crawl the web anymore, they artificial
u/[deleted]
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u/BMO888
I’ve been using Narwhal app so long I forgot there was even feeds that aren’t just my subscribed subs.
u/TwpMun
it's way over the top lol, i'd written an answer to you that was instantly deleted because I didn't put answer: and was sent a long list of rules to follow...yea no time for that
u/Kandiru
Not necessarily Indian IPS, but that are working and using their personal Reddit on the same account.
So AstroTurf on /r/politics, then see what's happening locally on /r/Mumbai
The algori
u/UncoveringTruths4You
We need the r/internethistorian to investigate! :O Really? You can pay to promote subs now? Shit that might be the answer, when did it start?
Also I assume you're not a super UFC or boxin
u/AlamosX
Answer: Reddit has been rolling out algorithmic suggested content for the past while. Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
What I have noticed i
u/snerp
> Another funny one is if you frequent a sub for any given city/location the algorithm will actually try to suggest other city subs because they're "similar subs". I've gotten suggestions
u/craag
Reddit has gotten really weird since chatgpt. Subreddits that I've been on for years are suddenly flooded with these strange open-ended askreddit-style posts, like "What's your favorite ____?
u/AlamosX
I'm sorry I don't have any sources I'm just chronically online and on the spectrum lol. I've been messing around with Reddit and other social media platform algorithms because I'm aware I'
u/seacookie89
Wtaf
u/StokedforLocust
well said. as an old-timer (over a dozen years on this account), the day I can't use old.reddit and RES is the day I nuke my comment history and enter a 12-step program
u/Cilicious
> old.reddit.com
>
> combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite -
Yes even though RES is no longer being developed, it really is an enhanced experience. When these are gone, I prob
u/TwpMun
Nope, i've never visited any of those subs never even thought of them.
I say you can pay to promote them based on a cursory google search that mentioned Reddit ads, I know nothing more than
u/TwpMun
it's way over the top lol, i'd written an answer to you that was instantly deleted because I didn't put answer: and was sent a long list of rules to follow...yea no time for that
u/Doctor-Amazing
I think my only blocked ones are sports subs that get surges of popularity that take up half the front page when there's an event
u/EntropicReaver
to be fair /all is also changing because reddit and the internet in general is getting so many new users especially as the OP noted from india and other countries, half my blocked /all subred
u/Doctor-Amazing
I think my only blocked ones are sports subs that get surges of popularity that take up half the front page when there's an event
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ah alright. Yeah, I mean I felt the recommendations were more relevant and less creepy before. Now its some really dodgy shit. I got this "boxingcirclejerk" subreddit that just exploded artif
u/teamcoltra
But have you ever clicked on one? There's a few subs that seem like they would be totally not in my interests but I see it and think "okay but what *is* Gisele Bündchen's makeup routine" even
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
Answer: I found that most of the posts from recommended subreddits were posts that had a significant amount downvoted comments. Reddit is farming you for engagement.
u/Doctor-Amazing
Yeah I got through most of this thread assuming people were just talking about what was hitting r/all and wondering why everyone was acting like they had their own personal algorithm.
Didn'
u/Tech_Itch
> We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0.
Still luckily in 2.0. "Internet 3.0" was just blockchain and crypto hype that's thankfully died down.
u/Doctor-Amazing
Yeah I got through most of this thread assuming people were just talking about what was hitting r/all and wondering why everyone was acting like they had their own personal algorithm.
Didn'
u/JJAsond
TBF that was a problem way before the advanced autofill stuff. It's just typical reddit farming.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Bro I couldnt even post this OP. Had to try 3 times, because you cant have a screenshot without a link to the screenshot but its nowhere mentioned. So first I had no screenshot, blocked. Then
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Okay hear me out: Crazy theory, Reddit is full of Indian bots (or users or users that get payed to amplify content), the algo was updated and now it is mass suggesting indian crap cause so m
u/EntropicReaver
to be fair /all is also changing because reddit and the internet in general is getting so many new users especially as the OP noted from india and other countries, half my blocked /all subred
u/NobleDiceDream
Reddit was far more interesting and engaging when all subscribed subreddits were constantly in my homefeed. Now it seems to be that just a selection of some subreddits is visible. The content
u/ikonoclasm
The RedReader app on Android managed to survive the APIcalypse and functions the same today as it always has. There's an extra setup step, but you can get just your subreddits on a mobile app
u/AlamosX
Answer: Reddit has been rolling out algorithmic suggested content for the past while. Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
What I have noticed i
u/AlamosX
Lol thank you. I muted that sub because it got ridiculous. In Reddit's defense I kept morbidly clicking on them so... Lol.
Another thing I've noticed about the algorithm is it is also seemi
u/teamcoltra
But have you ever clicked on one? There's a few subs that seem like they would be totally not in my interests but I see it and think "okay but what *is* Gisele Bündchen's makeup routine" even
u/CassadagaValley
> Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
Weird because I keep getting Indian subs even though I've never visited them or their posts, and I've f
u/uForgot_urFloaties
Aw shit, same is happening to me. Lots of random shittyy subs with things I don't enjoy. Fu kers..
u/Doctor-Amazing
I think my only blocked ones are sports subs that get surges of popularity that take up half the front page when there's an event
u/BP8270
I will use old reddit until it is no more. From the day they remove old reddit, I will remove reddit from my life.
Also why the hell is there a share button at the top of this comments page?
u/MyWifeButBoratVoice
The posts do all seem to have a leftist bent to them, do they not? /r/Snorkblot has gone from an obscure "random stuff" subreddit to a very popular, leftist-focused sub almost overnight. hmm
u/DishonestRaven
Old Reddit still juices the main front page. The default view is still weighted to the subreddits you visit more, vs just a pure vanilla all subreddit subscription weighted by hot.
u/EntropicReaver
to be fair /all is also changing because reddit and the internet in general is getting so many new users especially as the OP noted from india and other countries, half my blocked /all subred
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Bro I couldnt even post this OP. Had to try 3 times, because you cant have a screenshot without a link to the screenshot but its nowhere mentioned. So first I had no screenshot, blocked. Then
u/Doctor-Amazing
Yeah I got through most of this thread assuming people were just talking about what was hitting r/all and wondering why everyone was acting like they had their own personal algorithm.
Didn'
u/Wolfy87
You can always use 3rd party apps and old.reddit.com where all of their infinite feed of slop and recommendations don't exist. Just the things you subscribe to. It's the only way I still bare
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Can you clarify? It still doesnt explain why the subreddits themselves feel so loosely or not at all connected to what I browse on reddit or am interested in (like its trying to forcefully ex
u/Polantaris
I'm expecting them to kill off old.reddit.com eventually and if they do, goodbye reddit. I can't stand the redesign. So much wasted space...
u/UncoveringTruths4You
I dig your comparison to digg. People have been saying it for a while. But sadly I think you're wrong. We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0. Google doesn't crawl the web anymore, they artificial
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Okay hear me out: Crazy theory, Reddit is full of Indian bots (or users or users that get payed to amplify content), the algo was updated and now it is mass suggesting indian crap cause so m
u/uForgot_urFloaties
Aw shit, same is happening to me. Lots of random shittyy subs with things I don't enjoy. Fu kers..
u/JJAsond
TBF that was a problem way before the advanced autofill stuff. It's just typical reddit farming.
u/BalfonheimHoe
You don't even see the OP replying to the comments
u/UncoveringTruths4You
yeah I feel the doomscrolling fears too. Thinking about never coming back to reddit tbh. Its hooking in a weird way thats scary, esp getting these weird feels cause I suspect some of these su
u/BMO888
I’ve been using Narwhal app so long I forgot there was even feeds that aren’t just my subscribed subs.
u/anuncommontruth
Losing baconreader made Reddit actively worse for me.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Fuck man, it should still be in your profile. like if you click in the upper right on ur pink face then look in there. Maybe? Id appreciate it, esp if u put effort in it. God all these bureac
u/project2501c
Solution: https://old.reddit.com
u/Kandiru
Not necessarily Indian IPS, but that are working and using their personal Reddit on the same account.
So AstroTurf on /r/politics, then see what's happening locally on /r/Mumbai
The algori
u/TwpMun
Answer: fuck this sub and its ridiculous rules
u/teamcoltra
But have you ever clicked on one? There's a few subs that seem like they would be totally not in my interests but I see it and think "okay but what *is* Gisele Bündchen's makeup routine" even
u/AlamosX
Answer: Reddit has been rolling out algorithmic suggested content for the past while. Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
What I have noticed i
u/seacookie89
Wtaf
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
I get random subreddits that have nothing to do with my interests as well. I always get the ask a plumber subreddit. I’m not handy at all and there will be no reason at all for me to get tha
u/TwpMun
I just replied saying you can toggle off the recommendations, there's an option to not have your posts appear on google and there's now an option to hide your posting history
I quite like ge
u/CassadagaValley
> Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
Weird because I keep getting Indian subs even though I've never visited them or their posts, and I've f
u/AlamosX
Answer: Reddit has been rolling out algorithmic suggested content for the past while. Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
What I have noticed i
u/Polantaris
I'm expecting them to kill off old.reddit.com eventually and if they do, goodbye reddit. I can't stand the redesign. So much wasted space...
u/Polantaris
I'm expecting them to kill off old.reddit.com eventually and if they do, goodbye reddit. I can't stand the redesign. So much wasted space...
u/TwpMun
it's way over the top lol, i'd written an answer to you that was instantly deleted because I didn't put answer: and was sent a long list of rules to follow...yea no time for that
u/DishonestRaven
Old Reddit still juices the main front page. The default view is still weighted to the subreddits you visit more, vs just a pure vanilla all subreddit subscription weighted by hot.
u/AyJay9
Answer: Did you start using a VPN or move to somewhere with pooled IPs (an apartment with provided internet or a university campus for example)? That would explain the communities visited bef
u/UncoveringTruths4You
I dig your comparison to digg. People have been saying it for a while. But sadly I think you're wrong. We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0. Google doesn't crawl the web anymore, they artificial
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
Answer: I found that most of the posts from recommended subreddits were posts that had a significant amount downvoted comments. Reddit is farming you for engagement.
u/TwpMun
it's way over the top lol, i'd written an answer to you that was instantly deleted because I didn't put answer: and was sent a long list of rules to follow...yea no time for that
u/teamcoltra
But have you ever clicked on one? There's a few subs that seem like they would be totally not in my interests but I see it and think "okay but what *is* Gisele Bündchen's makeup routine" even
u/[deleted]
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u/TwpMun
Nope, i've never visited any of those subs never even thought of them.
I say you can pay to promote them based on a cursory google search that mentioned Reddit ads, I know nothing more than
u/Restless_Fillmore
Reddit has made deals to sell our content. Reddit has lost nearly half of its valuation from a few years ago. They're playing all kinds of games, and are propping up their numbers by not fi
u/AlamosX
Lol thank you. I muted that sub because it got ridiculous. In Reddit's defense I kept morbidly clicking on them so... Lol.
Another thing I've noticed about the algorithm is it is also seemi
u/Murrabbit
Answer: You nailed it in one,
>are everyone seeing their feed full of what the AI algorithms think you "want"
This is the way of all social media for years now. That's part of why I use
u/Doctor-Amazing
I think my only blocked ones are sports subs that get surges of popularity that take up half the front page when there's an event
u/BMO888
I’ve been using Narwhal app so long I forgot there was even feeds that aren’t just my subscribed subs.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Fuck man, it should still be in your profile. like if you click in the upper right on ur pink face then look in there. Maybe? Id appreciate it, esp if u put effort in it. God all these bureac
u/ByGollie
> old.reddit.com
combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite - and you have a vastly improved site
u/ikonoclasm
The RedReader app on Android managed to survive the APIcalypse and functions the same today as it always has. There's an extra setup step, but you can get just your subreddits on a mobile app
u/TwpMun
Nope, i've never visited any of those subs never even thought of them.
I say you can pay to promote them based on a cursory google search that mentioned Reddit ads, I know nothing more than
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ive seen this roll out too, but its getting crazier and looser and faster and its not even good anymore. Maybe I got an algo experiment thats the worse yet? But check out the most recently ad
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Negative on that one capt'n. At least for me.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Feeling the same thing about the boxingcircle jerk one and others that have popped up on my feed. People used to memepost about "the dead internet theory". This is the first time Im actually
u/StokedforLocust
well said. as an old-timer (over a dozen years on this account), the day I can't use old.reddit and RES is the day I nuke my comment history and enter a 12-step program
u/DishonestRaven
Old Reddit still juices the main front page. The default view is still weighted to the subreddits you visit more, vs just a pure vanilla all subreddit subscription weighted by hot.
u/JJAsond
I use RES on desktop and I hide every user with a post karma of over 100k. They usually post non oc slop
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ah alright. Yeah, I mean I felt the recommendations were more relevant and less creepy before. Now its some really dodgy shit. I got this "boxingcirclejerk" subreddit that just exploded artif
u/TwpMun
Nope, i've never visited any of those subs never even thought of them.
I say you can pay to promote them based on a cursory google search that mentioned Reddit ads, I know nothing more than
u/Doctor-Amazing
Yeah I got through most of this thread assuming people were just talking about what was hitting r/all and wondering why everyone was acting like they had their own personal algorithm.
Didn'
u/Restless_Fillmore
https://openai.com/index/openai-and-reddit-partnership/
u/BalfonheimHoe
You don't even see the OP replying to the comments
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ive seen this roll out too, but its getting crazier and looser and faster and its not even good anymore. Maybe I got an algo experiment thats the worse yet? But check out the most recently ad
u/JJAsond
I use RES on desktop and I hide every user with a post karma of over 100k. They usually post non oc slop
u/TwpMun
I just replied saying you can toggle off the recommendations, there's an option to not have your posts appear on google and there's now an option to hide your posting history
I quite like ge
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ah alright. Yeah, I mean I felt the recommendations were more relevant and less creepy before. Now its some really dodgy shit. I got this "boxingcirclejerk" subreddit that just exploded artif
u/Polantaris
I'm expecting them to kill off old.reddit.com eventually and if they do, goodbye reddit. I can't stand the redesign. So much wasted space...
u/anuncommontruth
Losing baconreader made Reddit actively worse for me.
u/AlamosX
Lol thank you. I muted that sub because it got ridiculous. In Reddit's defense I kept morbidly clicking on them so... Lol.
Another thing I've noticed about the algorithm is it is also seemi
u/JJAsond
TBF that was a problem way before the advanced autofill stuff. It's just typical reddit farming.
u/uForgot_urFloaties
Aw shit, same is happening to me. Lots of random shittyy subs with things I don't enjoy. Fu kers..
u/youreallbots69420
The algorithm wants people to engage with the subreddits who's ads make the most money. It doesn't care if you don't care about the subreddit. Maybe 1% of people accidentally click and load
u/djnobunaga
Answer: Reddit rolls out algorithm changes every once in a while. When these changes hit you, you'll typically see posts/subreddits you wouldn't normally see for at least a few days. (Source:
u/BP8270
I will use old reddit until it is no more. From the day they remove old reddit, I will remove reddit from my life.
Also why the hell is there a share button at the top of this comments page?
u/uForgot_urFloaties
Aw shit, same is happening to me. Lots of random shittyy subs with things I don't enjoy. Fu kers..
u/TwpMun
I was seeing that one too until I blocked it. There is apparently an option to include your sub in recommendations and to pay to promote it, so that maybe why these subs appear so much.
u/youreallbots69420
The algorithm wants people to engage with the subreddits who's ads make the most money. It doesn't care if you don't care about the subreddit. Maybe 1% of people accidentally click and load
u/TwpMun
I was seeing that one too until I blocked it. There is apparently an option to include your sub in recommendations and to pay to promote it, so that maybe why these subs appear so much.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
I dig your comparison to digg. People have been saying it for a while. But sadly I think you're wrong. We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0. Google doesn't crawl the web anymore, they artificial
u/Doctor-Amazing
Yeah I got through most of this thread assuming people were just talking about what was hitting r/all and wondering why everyone was acting like they had their own personal algorithm.
Didn'
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Bro I couldnt even post this OP. Had to try 3 times, because you cant have a screenshot without a link to the screenshot but its nowhere mentioned. So first I had no screenshot, blocked. Then
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Okay hear me out: Crazy theory, Reddit is full of Indian bots (or users or users that get payed to amplify content), the algo was updated and now it is mass suggesting indian crap cause so m
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Fuck man, it should still be in your profile. like if you click in the upper right on ur pink face then look in there. Maybe? Id appreciate it, esp if u put effort in it. God all these bureac
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Bro I couldnt even post this OP. Had to try 3 times, because you cant have a screenshot without a link to the screenshot but its nowhere mentioned. So first I had no screenshot, blocked. Then
u/CassadagaValley
> Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
Weird because I keep getting Indian subs even though I've never visited them or their posts, and I've f
u/uForgot_urFloaties
Aw shit, same is happening to me. Lots of random shittyy subs with things I don't enjoy. Fu kers..
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Can you clarify? It still doesnt explain why the subreddits themselves feel so loosely or not at all connected to what I browse on reddit or am interested in (like its trying to forcefully ex
u/OGSyedIsEverywhere
Answer: I typed
> "snorkblot" site:reddit.com before:2023
into Google and got mostly authentic, human-produced results where it seemed to be a shitposting and link-posting community for
u/BalfonheimHoe
You don't even see the OP replying to the comments
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
Answer: I found that most of the posts from recommended subreddits were posts that had a significant amount downvoted comments. Reddit is farming you for engagement.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Can you clarify? It still doesnt explain why the subreddits themselves feel so loosely or not at all connected to what I browse on reddit or am interested in (like its trying to forcefully ex
u/ikonoclasm
The RedReader app on Android managed to survive the APIcalypse and functions the same today as it always has. There's an extra setup step, but you can get just your subreddits on a mobile app
u/Restless_Fillmore
https://openai.com/index/openai-and-reddit-partnership/
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Bro I couldnt even post this OP. Had to try 3 times, because you cant have a screenshot without a link to the screenshot but its nowhere mentioned. So first I had no screenshot, blocked. Then
u/Murrabbit
Answer: You nailed it in one,
>are everyone seeing their feed full of what the AI algorithms think you "want"
This is the way of all social media for years now. That's part of why I use
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
Answer: I found that most of the posts from recommended subreddits were posts that had a significant amount downvoted comments. Reddit is farming you for engagement.
u/craag
Reddit has gotten really weird since chatgpt. Subreddits that I've been on for years are suddenly flooded with these strange open-ended askreddit-style posts, like "What's your favorite ____?
u/UncoveringTruths4You
We need the r/internethistorian to investigate! :O Really? You can pay to promote subs now? Shit that might be the answer, when did it start?
Also I assume you're not a super UFC or boxin
u/DishonestRaven
Old Reddit still juices the main front page. The default view is still weighted to the subreddits you visit more, vs just a pure vanilla all subreddit subscription weighted by hot.
u/Wolfy87
You can always use 3rd party apps and old.reddit.com where all of their infinite feed of slop and recommendations don't exist. Just the things you subscribe to. It's the only way I still bare
u/MyWifeButBoratVoice
The posts do all seem to have a leftist bent to them, do they not? /r/Snorkblot has gone from an obscure "random stuff" subreddit to a very popular, leftist-focused sub almost overnight. hmm
u/[deleted]
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u/Cilicious
> old.reddit.com
>
> combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite -
Yes even though RES is no longer being developed, it really is an enhanced experience. When these are gone, I prob
u/Thedeadnite
Do we go to 4.0 next or straight to dead internet theory?
u/EntropicReaver
stop using the stupid new reddit, go to your preferences and opt out to use the old version that doesnt recommend junk subreddits to you
u/AyJay9
Answer: Did you start using a VPN or move to somewhere with pooled IPs (an apartment with provided internet or a university campus for example)? That would explain the communities visited bef
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Fuck man, it should still be in your profile. like if you click in the upper right on ur pink face then look in there. Maybe? Id appreciate it, esp if u put effort in it. God all these bureac
u/project2501c
Solution: https://old.reddit.com
u/AyJay9
Answer: Did you start using a VPN or move to somewhere with pooled IPs (an apartment with provided internet or a university campus for example)? That would explain the communities visited bef
u/ByGollie
> old.reddit.com
combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite - and you have a vastly improved site
u/UncoveringTruths4You
We need the r/internethistorian to investigate! :O Really? You can pay to promote subs now? Shit that might be the answer, when did it start?
Also I assume you're not a super UFC or boxin
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
Answer: I found that most of the posts from recommended subreddits were posts that had a significant amount downvoted comments. Reddit is farming you for engagement.
u/TwpMun
it's way over the top lol, i'd written an answer to you that was instantly deleted because I didn't put answer: and was sent a long list of rules to follow...yea no time for that
u/Doctor-Amazing
Yeah I got through most of this thread assuming people were just talking about what was hitting r/all and wondering why everyone was acting like they had their own personal algorithm.
Didn'
u/teamcoltra
But have you ever clicked on one? There's a few subs that seem like they would be totally not in my interests but I see it and think "okay but what *is* Gisele Bündchen's makeup routine" even
u/CassadagaValley
> Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
Weird because I keep getting Indian subs even though I've never visited them or their posts, and I've f
u/craag
Reddit has gotten really weird since chatgpt. Subreddits that I've been on for years are suddenly flooded with these strange open-ended askreddit-style posts, like "What's your favorite ____?
u/TwpMun
Answer: fuck this sub and its ridiculous rules
u/DishonestRaven
Old Reddit still juices the main front page. The default view is still weighted to the subreddits you visit more, vs just a pure vanilla all subreddit subscription weighted by hot.
u/SoOutofMyLeague
I don't get why my algorithm is suggesting all these indian subs.
u/DishonestRaven
Old Reddit still juices the main front page. The default view is still weighted to the subreddits you visit more, vs just a pure vanilla all subreddit subscription weighted by hot.
u/snerp
> Another funny one is if you frequent a sub for any given city/location the algorithm will actually try to suggest other city subs because they're "similar subs". I've gotten suggestions
u/Polantaris
I'm expecting them to kill off old.reddit.com eventually and if they do, goodbye reddit. I can't stand the redesign. So much wasted space...
u/UncoveringTruths4You
We need the r/internethistorian to investigate! :O Really? You can pay to promote subs now? Shit that might be the answer, when did it start?
Also I assume you're not a super UFC or boxin
u/TwpMun
Nope, i've never visited any of those subs never even thought of them.
I say you can pay to promote them based on a cursory google search that mentioned Reddit ads, I know nothing more than
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ah alright. Yeah, I mean I felt the recommendations were more relevant and less creepy before. Now its some really dodgy shit. I got this "boxingcirclejerk" subreddit that just exploded artif
u/anuncommontruth
Losing baconreader made Reddit actively worse for me.
u/ikonoclasm
The RedReader app on Android managed to survive the APIcalypse and functions the same today as it always has. There's an extra setup step, but you can get just your subreddits on a mobile app
u/OGSyedIsEverywhere
Answer: I typed
> "snorkblot" site:reddit.com before:2023
into Google and got mostly authentic, human-produced results where it seemed to be a shitposting and link-posting community for
u/Kandiru
Not necessarily Indian IPS, but that are working and using their personal Reddit on the same account.
So AstroTurf on /r/politics, then see what's happening locally on /r/Mumbai
The algori
u/EntropicReaver
stop using the stupid new reddit, go to your preferences and opt out to use the old version that doesnt recommend junk subreddits to you
u/AlamosX
Answer: Reddit has been rolling out algorithmic suggested content for the past while. Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
What I have noticed i
u/AyJay9
Answer: Did you start using a VPN or move to somewhere with pooled IPs (an apartment with provided internet or a university campus for example)? That would explain the communities visited bef
u/JJAsond
TBF that was a problem way before the advanced autofill stuff. It's just typical reddit farming.
u/BMO888
I’ve been using Narwhal app so long I forgot there was even feeds that aren’t just my subscribed subs.
u/[deleted]
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u/ikonoclasm
The RedReader app on Android managed to survive the APIcalypse and functions the same today as it always has. There's an extra setup step, but you can get just your subreddits on a mobile app
u/TwpMun
Answer: fuck this sub and its ridiculous rules
u/Polantaris
I'm expecting them to kill off old.reddit.com eventually and if they do, goodbye reddit. I can't stand the redesign. So much wasted space...
u/HandOfYawgmoth
Reply, since it can't be a top-level answer:
Fuck new Reddit. old.reddit.com remains the gold standard. It shows only content from the subreddits that you follow. It will never recommend new
u/[deleted]
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u/UncoveringTruths4You
Negative on that one capt'n. At least for me.
u/SoOutofMyLeague
I don't get why my algorithm is suggesting all these indian subs.
u/Wolfy87
You can always use 3rd party apps and old.reddit.com where all of their infinite feed of slop and recommendations don't exist. Just the things you subscribe to. It's the only way I still bare
u/AlamosX
Lol thank you. I muted that sub because it got ridiculous. In Reddit's defense I kept morbidly clicking on them so... Lol.
Another thing I've noticed about the algorithm is it is also seemi
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ah alright. Yeah, I mean I felt the recommendations were more relevant and less creepy before. Now its some really dodgy shit. I got this "boxingcirclejerk" subreddit that just exploded artif
u/NobleDiceDream
Reddit was far more interesting and engaging when all subscribed subreddits were constantly in my homefeed. Now it seems to be that just a selection of some subreddits is visible. The content
u/teamcoltra
But have you ever clicked on one? There's a few subs that seem like they would be totally not in my interests but I see it and think "okay but what *is* Gisele Bündchen's makeup routine" even
u/craag
Reddit has gotten really weird since chatgpt. Subreddits that I've been on for years are suddenly flooded with these strange open-ended askreddit-style posts, like "What's your favorite ____?
u/ByGollie
> old.reddit.com
combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite - and you have a vastly improved site
u/[deleted]
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u/UncoveringTruths4You
We need the r/internethistorian to investigate! :O Really? You can pay to promote subs now? Shit that might be the answer, when did it start?
Also I assume you're not a super UFC or boxin
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Bro I couldnt even post this OP. Had to try 3 times, because you cant have a screenshot without a link to the screenshot but its nowhere mentioned. So first I had no screenshot, blocked. Then
u/craag
Reddit has gotten really weird since chatgpt. Subreddits that I've been on for years are suddenly flooded with these strange open-ended askreddit-style posts, like "What's your favorite ____?
u/craag
Reddit has gotten really weird since chatgpt. Subreddits that I've been on for years are suddenly flooded with these strange open-ended askreddit-style posts, like "What's your favorite ____?
u/EntropicReaver
to be fair /all is also changing because reddit and the internet in general is getting so many new users especially as the OP noted from india and other countries, half my blocked /all subred
u/Smiles4YouRawrX3
Answer: Reddit is trying to subtlely influence people with far left extremist views by slowing recommending them "neutral/centrist" subs when in actuality they are very left-wing echo chamber
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ah alright. Yeah, I mean I felt the recommendations were more relevant and less creepy before. Now its some really dodgy shit. I got this "boxingcirclejerk" subreddit that just exploded artif
u/StokedforLocust
well said. as an old-timer (over a dozen years on this account), the day I can't use old.reddit and RES is the day I nuke my comment history and enter a 12-step program
u/AlamosX
I'm sorry I don't have any sources I'm just chronically online and on the spectrum lol. I've been messing around with Reddit and other social media platform algorithms because I'm aware I'
u/Polantaris
I'm expecting them to kill off old.reddit.com eventually and if they do, goodbye reddit. I can't stand the redesign. So much wasted space...
u/EntropicReaver
to be fair /all is also changing because reddit and the internet in general is getting so many new users especially as the OP noted from india and other countries, half my blocked /all subred
u/craag
Reddit has gotten really weird since chatgpt. Subreddits that I've been on for years are suddenly flooded with these strange open-ended askreddit-style posts, like "What's your favorite ____?
u/Wolfy87
You can always use 3rd party apps and old.reddit.com where all of their infinite feed of slop and recommendations don't exist. Just the things you subscribe to. It's the only way I still bare
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Okay hear me out: Crazy theory, Reddit is full of Indian bots (or users or users that get payed to amplify content), the algo was updated and now it is mass suggesting indian crap cause so m
u/Cilicious
> old.reddit.com
>
> combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite -
Yes even though RES is no longer being developed, it really is an enhanced experience. When these are gone, I prob
u/Tech_Itch
> We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0.
Still luckily in 2.0. "Internet 3.0" was just blockchain and crypto hype that's thankfully died down.
u/ikonoclasm
The RedReader app on Android managed to survive the APIcalypse and functions the same today as it always has. There's an extra setup step, but you can get just your subreddits on a mobile app
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Can you clarify? It still doesnt explain why the subreddits themselves feel so loosely or not at all connected to what I browse on reddit or am interested in (like its trying to forcefully ex
u/UncoveringTruths4You
The thread is dead and even thoug h it got huge traction nobdoy really figured out everything but maybe we all figured out something. Its sad you got -2 tho. I'll upvote this. I'ts one hudnre
u/snerp
> Another funny one is if you frequent a sub for any given city/location the algorithm will actually try to suggest other city subs because they're "similar subs". I've gotten suggestions
u/TwpMun
Nope, i've never visited any of those subs never even thought of them.
I say you can pay to promote them based on a cursory google search that mentioned Reddit ads, I know nothing more than
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Bro I couldnt even post this OP. Had to try 3 times, because you cant have a screenshot without a link to the screenshot but its nowhere mentioned. So first I had no screenshot, blocked. Then
u/UncoveringTruths4You
You too? Just PM:ed the mods of r/boxing to see their views and made a code of conduct report to the admins. Really gonna dig deep on this one, its freaking interesting lol!
Also fascinating
u/Murrabbit
Answer: You nailed it in one,
>are everyone seeing their feed full of what the AI algorithms think you "want"
This is the way of all social media for years now. That's part of why I use
u/UncoveringTruths4You
You too? Just PM:ed the mods of r/boxing to see their views and made a code of conduct report to the admins. Really gonna dig deep on this one, its freaking interesting lol!
Also fascinating
u/NobleDiceDream
Reddit was far more interesting and engaging when all subscribed subreddits were constantly in my homefeed. Now it seems to be that just a selection of some subreddits is visible. The content
u/AlamosX
Lol thank you. I muted that sub because it got ridiculous. In Reddit's defense I kept morbidly clicking on them so... Lol.
Another thing I've noticed about the algorithm is it is also seemi
u/TwpMun
I just replied saying you can toggle off the recommendations, there's an option to not have your posts appear on google and there's now an option to hide your posting history
I quite like ge
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ah alright. Yeah, I mean I felt the recommendations were more relevant and less creepy before. Now its some really dodgy shit. I got this "boxingcirclejerk" subreddit that just exploded artif
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ah alright. Yeah, I mean I felt the recommendations were more relevant and less creepy before. Now its some really dodgy shit. I got this "boxingcirclejerk" subreddit that just exploded artif
u/project2501c
Solution: https://old.reddit.com
u/JJAsond
TBF that was a problem way before the advanced autofill stuff. It's just typical reddit farming.
u/StokedforLocust
well said. as an old-timer (over a dozen years on this account), the day I can't use old.reddit and RES is the day I nuke my comment history and enter a 12-step program
u/[deleted]
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u/StokedforLocust
well said. as an old-timer (over a dozen years on this account), the day I can't use old.reddit and RES is the day I nuke my comment history and enter a 12-step program
u/youreallbots69420
The algorithm wants people to engage with the subreddits who's ads make the most money. It doesn't care if you don't care about the subreddit. Maybe 1% of people accidentally click and load
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
Answer: I found that most of the posts from recommended subreddits were posts that had a significant amount downvoted comments. Reddit is farming you for engagement.
u/AyJay9
Answer: Did you start using a VPN or move to somewhere with pooled IPs (an apartment with provided internet or a university campus for example)? That would explain the communities visited bef
u/HandOfYawgmoth
Reply, since it can't be a top-level answer:
Fuck new Reddit. old.reddit.com remains the gold standard. It shows only content from the subreddits that you follow. It will never recommend new
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Fuck man, it should still be in your profile. like if you click in the upper right on ur pink face then look in there. Maybe? Id appreciate it, esp if u put effort in it. God all these bureac
u/BMO888
I’ve been using Narwhal app so long I forgot there was even feeds that aren’t just my subscribed subs.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Okay hear me out: Crazy theory, Reddit is full of Indian bots (or users or users that get payed to amplify content), the algo was updated and now it is mass suggesting indian crap cause so m
u/Tech_Itch
> We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0.
Still luckily in 2.0. "Internet 3.0" was just blockchain and crypto hype that's thankfully died down.
u/DishonestRaven
Old Reddit still juices the main front page. The default view is still weighted to the subreddits you visit more, vs just a pure vanilla all subreddit subscription weighted by hot.
u/DishonestRaven
Old Reddit still juices the main front page. The default view is still weighted to the subreddits you visit more, vs just a pure vanilla all subreddit subscription weighted by hot.
u/JJAsond
TBF that was a problem way before the advanced autofill stuff. It's just typical reddit farming.
u/StokedforLocust
well said. as an old-timer (over a dozen years on this account), the day I can't use old.reddit and RES is the day I nuke my comment history and enter a 12-step program
u/Murrabbit
Answer: You nailed it in one,
>are everyone seeing their feed full of what the AI algorithms think you "want"
This is the way of all social media for years now. That's part of why I use
u/UncoveringTruths4You
I dig your comparison to digg. People have been saying it for a while. But sadly I think you're wrong. We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0. Google doesn't crawl the web anymore, they artificial
u/UncoveringTruths4You
You too? Just PM:ed the mods of r/boxing to see their views and made a code of conduct report to the admins. Really gonna dig deep on this one, its freaking interesting lol!
Also fascinating
u/HandOfYawgmoth
Reply, since it can't be a top-level answer:
Fuck new Reddit. old.reddit.com remains the gold standard. It shows only content from the subreddits that you follow. It will never recommend new
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ive seen this roll out too, but its getting crazier and looser and faster and its not even good anymore. Maybe I got an algo experiment thats the worse yet? But check out the most recently ad
u/Murrabbit
Answer: You nailed it in one,
>are everyone seeing their feed full of what the AI algorithms think you "want"
This is the way of all social media for years now. That's part of why I use
u/AyJay9
Answer: Did you start using a VPN or move to somewhere with pooled IPs (an apartment with provided internet or a university campus for example)? That would explain the communities visited bef
u/DishonestRaven
Old Reddit still juices the main front page. The default view is still weighted to the subreddits you visit more, vs just a pure vanilla all subreddit subscription weighted by hot.
u/Smiles4YouRawrX3
Answer: Reddit is trying to subtlely influence people with far left extremist views by slowing recommending them "neutral/centrist" subs when in actuality they are very left-wing echo chamber
u/[deleted]
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u/UncoveringTruths4You
We need the r/internethistorian to investigate! :O Really? You can pay to promote subs now? Shit that might be the answer, when did it start?
Also I assume you're not a super UFC or boxin
u/AlamosX
I'm sorry I don't have any sources I'm just chronically online and on the spectrum lol. I've been messing around with Reddit and other social media platform algorithms because I'm aware I'
u/BP8270
I will use old reddit until it is no more. From the day they remove old reddit, I will remove reddit from my life.
Also why the hell is there a share button at the top of this comments page?
u/youreallbots69420
The algorithm wants people to engage with the subreddits who's ads make the most money. It doesn't care if you don't care about the subreddit. Maybe 1% of people accidentally click and load
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Feeling the same thing about the boxingcircle jerk one and others that have popped up on my feed. People used to memepost about "the dead internet theory". This is the first time Im actually
u/Doctor-Amazing
I think my only blocked ones are sports subs that get surges of popularity that take up half the front page when there's an event
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Okay hear me out: Crazy theory, Reddit is full of Indian bots (or users or users that get payed to amplify content), the algo was updated and now it is mass suggesting indian crap cause so m
u/JJAsond
I use RES on desktop and I hide every user with a post karma of over 100k. They usually post non oc slop
u/StokedforLocust
well said. as an old-timer (over a dozen years on this account), the day I can't use old.reddit and RES is the day I nuke my comment history and enter a 12-step program
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Fuck man, it should still be in your profile. like if you click in the upper right on ur pink face then look in there. Maybe? Id appreciate it, esp if u put effort in it. God all these bureac
u/BMO888
I’ve been using Narwhal app so long I forgot there was even feeds that aren’t just my subscribed subs.
u/djnobunaga
Answer: Reddit rolls out algorithm changes every once in a while. When these changes hit you, you'll typically see posts/subreddits you wouldn't normally see for at least a few days. (Source:
u/[deleted]
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u/Kandiru
Not necessarily Indian IPS, but that are working and using their personal Reddit on the same account.
So AstroTurf on /r/politics, then see what's happening locally on /r/Mumbai
The algori
u/TwpMun
I was seeing that one too until I blocked it. There is apparently an option to include your sub in recommendations and to pay to promote it, so that maybe why these subs appear so much.
u/craag
Reddit has gotten really weird since chatgpt. Subreddits that I've been on for years are suddenly flooded with these strange open-ended askreddit-style posts, like "What's your favorite ____?
u/HandOfYawgmoth
Reply, since it can't be a top-level answer:
Fuck new Reddit. old.reddit.com remains the gold standard. It shows only content from the subreddits that you follow. It will never recommend new
u/teamcoltra
But have you ever clicked on one? There's a few subs that seem like they would be totally not in my interests but I see it and think "okay but what *is* Gisele Bündchen's makeup routine" even
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Okay hear me out: Crazy theory, Reddit is full of Indian bots (or users or users that get payed to amplify content), the algo was updated and now it is mass suggesting indian crap cause so m
u/UncoveringTruths4You
I dig your comparison to digg. People have been saying it for a while. But sadly I think you're wrong. We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0. Google doesn't crawl the web anymore, they artificial
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ive seen this roll out too, but its getting crazier and looser and faster and its not even good anymore. Maybe I got an algo experiment thats the worse yet? But check out the most recently ad
u/TwpMun
Answer: fuck this sub and its ridiculous rules
u/Smiles4YouRawrX3
Answer: Reddit is trying to subtlely influence people with far left extremist views by slowing recommending them "neutral/centrist" subs when in actuality they are very left-wing echo chamber
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ah alright. Yeah, I mean I felt the recommendations were more relevant and less creepy before. Now its some really dodgy shit. I got this "boxingcirclejerk" subreddit that just exploded artif
u/AlamosX
Lol thank you. I muted that sub because it got ridiculous. In Reddit's defense I kept morbidly clicking on them so... Lol.
Another thing I've noticed about the algorithm is it is also seemi
u/UncoveringTruths4You
We need the r/internethistorian to investigate! :O Really? You can pay to promote subs now? Shit that might be the answer, when did it start?
Also I assume you're not a super UFC or boxin
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Bro I couldnt even post this OP. Had to try 3 times, because you cant have a screenshot without a link to the screenshot but its nowhere mentioned. So first I had no screenshot, blocked. Then
u/ByGollie
> old.reddit.com
combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite - and you have a vastly improved site
u/Restless_Fillmore
Reddit has made deals to sell our content. Reddit has lost nearly half of its valuation from a few years ago. They're playing all kinds of games, and are propping up their numbers by not fi
u/BP8270
I will use old reddit until it is no more. From the day they remove old reddit, I will remove reddit from my life.
Also why the hell is there a share button at the top of this comments page?
u/Restless_Fillmore
Reddit has made deals to sell our content. Reddit has lost nearly half of its valuation from a few years ago. They're playing all kinds of games, and are propping up their numbers by not fi
u/Restless_Fillmore
Reddit has made deals to sell our content. Reddit has lost nearly half of its valuation from a few years ago. They're playing all kinds of games, and are propping up their numbers by not fi
u/DishonestRaven
Old Reddit still juices the main front page. The default view is still weighted to the subreddits you visit more, vs just a pure vanilla all subreddit subscription weighted by hot.
u/Polantaris
I'm expecting them to kill off old.reddit.com eventually and if they do, goodbye reddit. I can't stand the redesign. So much wasted space...
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
I get random subreddits that have nothing to do with my interests as well. I always get the ask a plumber subreddit. I’m not handy at all and there will be no reason at all for me to get tha
u/Restless_Fillmore
https://openai.com/index/openai-and-reddit-partnership/
u/AlamosX
I'm sorry I don't have any sources I'm just chronically online and on the spectrum lol. I've been messing around with Reddit and other social media platform algorithms because I'm aware I'
u/CassadagaValley
> Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
Weird because I keep getting Indian subs even though I've never visited them or their posts, and I've f
u/Restless_Fillmore
https://openai.com/index/openai-and-reddit-partnership/
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Ah alright. Yeah, I mean I felt the recommendations were more relevant and less creepy before. Now its some really dodgy shit. I got this "boxingcirclejerk" subreddit that just exploded artif
u/AlamosX
I'm sorry I don't have any sources I'm just chronically online and on the spectrum lol. I've been messing around with Reddit and other social media platform algorithms because I'm aware I'
u/Restless_Fillmore
https://openai.com/index/openai-and-reddit-partnership/
u/CassadagaValley
> Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
Weird because I keep getting Indian subs even though I've never visited them or their posts, and I've f
u/Smiles4YouRawrX3
Answer: Reddit is trying to subtlely influence people with far left extremist views by slowing recommending them "neutral/centrist" subs when in actuality they are very left-wing echo chamber
u/craag
Reddit has gotten really weird since chatgpt. Subreddits that I've been on for years are suddenly flooded with these strange open-ended askreddit-style posts, like "What's your favorite ____?
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
Answer: I found that most of the posts from recommended subreddits were posts that had a significant amount downvoted comments. Reddit is farming you for engagement.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
yeah I feel the doomscrolling fears too. Thinking about never coming back to reddit tbh. Its hooking in a weird way thats scary, esp getting these weird feels cause I suspect some of these su
u/AlamosX
Lol thank you. I muted that sub because it got ridiculous. In Reddit's defense I kept morbidly clicking on them so... Lol.
Another thing I've noticed about the algorithm is it is also seemi
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
Answer: I found that most of the posts from recommended subreddits were posts that had a significant amount downvoted comments. Reddit is farming you for engagement.
u/JJAsond
TBF that was a problem way before the advanced autofill stuff. It's just typical reddit farming.
u/MyWifeButBoratVoice
This is true except that "far left extremist" is a relative term. New subs come from nowhere with a leftist/"populist" bent and nobody bats an eye.
u/MyWifeButBoratVoice
The posts do all seem to have a leftist bent to them, do they not? /r/Snorkblot has gone from an obscure "random stuff" subreddit to a very popular, leftist-focused sub almost overnight. hmm
u/youreallbots69420
The algorithm wants people to engage with the subreddits who's ads make the most money. It doesn't care if you don't care about the subreddit. Maybe 1% of people accidentally click and load
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
I get random subreddits that have nothing to do with my interests as well. I always get the ask a plumber subreddit. I’m not handy at all and there will be no reason at all for me to get tha
u/AyJay9
Answer: Did you start using a VPN or move to somewhere with pooled IPs (an apartment with provided internet or a university campus for example)? That would explain the communities visited bef
u/Kandiru
Not necessarily Indian IPS, but that are working and using their personal Reddit on the same account.
So AstroTurf on /r/politics, then see what's happening locally on /r/Mumbai
The algori
u/ByGollie
> old.reddit.com
combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite - and you have a vastly improved site
u/Crowasaur
Rip BaconReader
u/Kandiru
Not necessarily Indian IPS, but that are working and using their personal Reddit on the same account.
So AstroTurf on /r/politics, then see what's happening locally on /r/Mumbai
The algori
u/anuncommontruth
Losing baconreader made Reddit actively worse for me.
u/[deleted]
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u/HandOfYawgmoth
Reply, since it can't be a top-level answer:
Fuck new Reddit. old.reddit.com remains the gold standard. It shows only content from the subreddits that you follow. It will never recommend new
u/TwpMun
I was seeing that one too until I blocked it. There is apparently an option to include your sub in recommendations and to pay to promote it, so that maybe why these subs appear so much.
u/Murrabbit
Answer: You nailed it in one,
>are everyone seeing their feed full of what the AI algorithms think you "want"
This is the way of all social media for years now. That's part of why I use
u/TwpMun
it's way over the top lol, i'd written an answer to you that was instantly deleted because I didn't put answer: and was sent a long list of rules to follow...yea no time for that
u/Tech_Itch
> We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0.
Still luckily in 2.0. "Internet 3.0" was just blockchain and crypto hype that's thankfully died down.
u/BP8270
I will use old reddit until it is no more. From the day they remove old reddit, I will remove reddit from my life.
Also why the hell is there a share button at the top of this comments page?
u/Thedeadnite
Do we go to 4.0 next or straight to dead internet theory?
u/TwpMun
it's way over the top lol, i'd written an answer to you that was instantly deleted because I didn't put answer: and was sent a long list of rules to follow...yea no time for that
u/TwpMun
Answer: fuck this sub and its ridiculous rules
u/CassadagaValley
> Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
Weird because I keep getting Indian subs even though I've never visited them or their posts, and I've f
u/TwpMun
I just replied saying you can toggle off the recommendations, there's an option to not have your posts appear on google and there's now an option to hide your posting history
I quite like ge
u/Thedeadnite
Do we go to 4.0 next or straight to dead internet theory?
u/UncoveringTruths4You
We need the r/internethistorian to investigate! :O Really? You can pay to promote subs now? Shit that might be the answer, when did it start?
Also I assume you're not a super UFC or boxin
u/TwpMun
I just replied saying you can toggle off the recommendations, there's an option to not have your posts appear on google and there's now an option to hide your posting history
I quite like ge
u/AlamosX
Lol thank you. I muted that sub because it got ridiculous. In Reddit's defense I kept morbidly clicking on them so... Lol.
Another thing I've noticed about the algorithm is it is also seemi
u/anuncommontruth
Losing baconreader made Reddit actively worse for me.
u/anuncommontruth
Losing baconreader made Reddit actively worse for me.
u/uForgot_urFloaties
Aw shit, same is happening to me. Lots of random shittyy subs with things I don't enjoy. Fu kers..
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Feeling the same thing about the boxingcircle jerk one and others that have popped up on my feed. People used to memepost about "the dead internet theory". This is the first time Im actually
u/Restless_Fillmore
https://openai.com/index/openai-and-reddit-partnership/
u/JJAsond
TBF that was a problem way before the advanced autofill stuff. It's just typical reddit farming.
u/djnobunaga
Answer: Reddit rolls out algorithm changes every once in a while. When these changes hit you, you'll typically see posts/subreddits you wouldn't normally see for at least a few days. (Source:
u/AlamosX
Answer: Reddit has been rolling out algorithmic suggested content for the past while. Your main feed now includes suggestions based on your browsing/post view history.
What I have noticed i
u/StokedforLocust
well said. as an old-timer (over a dozen years on this account), the day I can't use old.reddit and RES is the day I nuke my comment history and enter a 12-step program
u/OGSyedIsEverywhere
Answer: I typed
> "snorkblot" site:reddit.com before:2023
into Google and got mostly authentic, human-produced results where it seemed to be a shitposting and link-posting community for
u/Doctor-Amazing
Yeah I got through most of this thread assuming people were just talking about what was hitting r/all and wondering why everyone was acting like they had their own personal algorithm.
Didn'
u/ByGollie
> old.reddit.com
combine that with Reddit Enhancement Suite - and you have a vastly improved site
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
Answer: I found that most of the posts from recommended subreddits were posts that had a significant amount downvoted comments. Reddit is farming you for engagement.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
I dig your comparison to digg. People have been saying it for a while. But sadly I think you're wrong. We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0. Google doesn't crawl the web anymore, they artificial
u/project2501c
Solution: https://old.reddit.com
u/youreallbots69420
The algorithm wants people to engage with the subreddits who's ads make the most money. It doesn't care if you don't care about the subreddit. Maybe 1% of people accidentally click and load
u/OGSyedIsEverywhere
Answer: I typed
> "snorkblot" site:reddit.com before:2023
into Google and got mostly authentic, human-produced results where it seemed to be a shitposting and link-posting community for
u/TwpMun
Answer: fuck this sub and its ridiculous rules
u/Polantaris
I'm expecting them to kill off old.reddit.com eventually and if they do, goodbye reddit. I can't stand the redesign. So much wasted space...
u/TwpMun
Answer: fuck this sub and its ridiculous rules
u/Doctor-Amazing
Yeah I got through most of this thread assuming people were just talking about what was hitting r/all and wondering why everyone was acting like they had their own personal algorithm.
Didn'
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Okay hear me out: Crazy theory, Reddit is full of Indian bots (or users or users that get payed to amplify content), the algo was updated and now it is mass suggesting indian crap cause so m
u/UncoveringTruths4You
The thread is dead and even thoug h it got huge traction nobdoy really figured out everything but maybe we all figured out something. Its sad you got -2 tho. I'll upvote this. I'ts one hudnre
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
I get random subreddits that have nothing to do with my interests as well. I always get the ask a plumber subreddit. I’m not handy at all and there will be no reason at all for me to get tha
u/Tech_Itch
> We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0.
Still luckily in 2.0. "Internet 3.0" was just blockchain and crypto hype that's thankfully died down.
u/craag
Reddit has gotten really weird since chatgpt. Subreddits that I've been on for years are suddenly flooded with these strange open-ended askreddit-style posts, like "What's your favorite ____?
u/snerp
> Another funny one is if you frequent a sub for any given city/location the algorithm will actually try to suggest other city subs because they're "similar subs". I've gotten suggestions
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Can you clarify? It still doesnt explain why the subreddits themselves feel so loosely or not at all connected to what I browse on reddit or am interested in (like its trying to forcefully ex
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u/UncoveringTruths4You
Feeling the same thing about the boxingcircle jerk one and others that have popped up on my feed. People used to memepost about "the dead internet theory". This is the first time Im actually
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
I get random subreddits that have nothing to do with my interests as well. I always get the ask a plumber subreddit. I’m not handy at all and there will be no reason at all for me to get tha
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u/Wolfy87
You can always use 3rd party apps and old.reddit.com where all of their infinite feed of slop and recommendations don't exist. Just the things you subscribe to. It's the only way I still bare
u/AlamosX
Lol thank you. I muted that sub because it got ridiculous. In Reddit's defense I kept morbidly clicking on them so... Lol.
Another thing I've noticed about the algorithm is it is also seemi
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Fuck man, it should still be in your profile. like if you click in the upper right on ur pink face then look in there. Maybe? Id appreciate it, esp if u put effort in it. God all these bureac
u/djnobunaga
Answer: Reddit rolls out algorithm changes every once in a while. When these changes hit you, you'll typically see posts/subreddits you wouldn't normally see for at least a few days. (Source:
u/Murrabbit
Answer: You nailed it in one,
>are everyone seeing their feed full of what the AI algorithms think you "want"
This is the way of all social media for years now. That's part of why I use
u/djnobunaga
Answer: Reddit rolls out algorithm changes every once in a while. When these changes hit you, you'll typically see posts/subreddits you wouldn't normally see for at least a few days. (Source:
u/NobleDiceDream
Reddit was far more interesting and engaging when all subscribed subreddits were constantly in my homefeed. Now it seems to be that just a selection of some subreddits is visible. The content
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Okay hear me out: Crazy theory, Reddit is full of Indian bots (or users or users that get payed to amplify content), the algo was updated and now it is mass suggesting indian crap cause so m
u/TwpMun
I just replied saying you can toggle off the recommendations, there's an option to not have your posts appear on google and there's now an option to hide your posting history
I quite like ge
u/BeQuietAndDrive86
I get random subreddits that have nothing to do with my interests as well. I always get the ask a plumber subreddit. I’m not handy at all and there will be no reason at all for me to get tha
u/youreallbots69420
The algorithm wants people to engage with the subreddits who's ads make the most money. It doesn't care if you don't care about the subreddit. Maybe 1% of people accidentally click and load
u/TwpMun
I just replied saying you can toggle off the recommendations, there's an option to not have your posts appear on google and there's now an option to hide your posting history
I quite like ge
u/AyJay9
Answer: Did you start using a VPN or move to somewhere with pooled IPs (an apartment with provided internet or a university campus for example)? That would explain the communities visited bef
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Fuck man, it should still be in your profile. like if you click in the upper right on ur pink face then look in there. Maybe? Id appreciate it, esp if u put effort in it. God all these bureac
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Fuck man, it should still be in your profile. like if you click in the upper right on ur pink face then look in there. Maybe? Id appreciate it, esp if u put effort in it. God all these bureac
u/UncoveringTruths4You
The thread is dead and even thoug h it got huge traction nobdoy really figured out everything but maybe we all figured out something. Its sad you got -2 tho. I'll upvote this. I'ts one hudnre
u/TwpMun
Nope, i've never visited any of those subs never even thought of them.
I say you can pay to promote them based on a cursory google search that mentioned Reddit ads, I know nothing more than
u/NobleDiceDream
Reddit was far more interesting and engaging when all subscribed subreddits were constantly in my homefeed. Now it seems to be that just a selection of some subreddits is visible. The content
u/Doctor-Amazing
I think my only blocked ones are sports subs that get surges of popularity that take up half the front page when there's an event
u/teamcoltra
But have you ever clicked on one? There's a few subs that seem like they would be totally not in my interests but I see it and think "okay but what *is* Gisele Bündchen's makeup routine" even
u/DishonestRaven
Old Reddit still juices the main front page. The default view is still weighted to the subreddits you visit more, vs just a pure vanilla all subreddit subscription weighted by hot.
u/UncoveringTruths4You
You too? Just PM:ed the mods of r/boxing to see their views and made a code of conduct report to the admins. Really gonna dig deep on this one, its freaking interesting lol!
Also fascinating
u/MyWifeButBoratVoice
The posts do all seem to have a leftist bent to them, do they not? /r/Snorkblot has gone from an obscure "random stuff" subreddit to a very popular, leftist-focused sub almost overnight. hmm
u/UncoveringTruths4You
We need the r/internethistorian to investigate! :O Really? You can pay to promote subs now? Shit that might be the answer, when did it start?
Also I assume you're not a super UFC or boxin
u/Polantaris
I'm expecting them to kill off old.reddit.com eventually and if they do, goodbye reddit. I can't stand the redesign. So much wasted space...
u/UncoveringTruths4You
I dig your comparison to digg. People have been saying it for a while. But sadly I think you're wrong. We're in the internets 2.0 or 3.0. Google doesn't crawl the web anymore, they artificial
u/TwpMun
Answer: fuck this sub and its ridiculous rules
u/ikonoclasm
The RedReader app on Android managed to survive the APIcalypse and functions the same today as it always has. There's an extra setup step, but you can get just your subreddits on a mobile app
u/Murrabbit
Answer: You nailed it in one,
>are everyone seeing their feed full of what the AI algorithms think you "want"
This is the way of all social media for years now. That's part of why I use
u/craag
Reddit has gotten really weird since chatgpt. Subreddits that I've been on for years are suddenly flooded with these strange open-ended askreddit-style posts, like "What's your favorite ____?
u/UncoveringTruths4You
Feeling the same thing about the boxingcircle jerk one and others that have popped up on my feed. People used to memepost about "the dead internet theory". This is the first time Im actually