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Etymology Nerd on how social media content isn't shaped primarily by what users or creators want, but what's most profitable for the platform:
"The primary goal of YouTube and TikTok isn’t to entertain you—it’s to hold your attention for as long as possible so they can make ad revenue off you."
https://etymology.substack.com/p/the-death-of-mid-length-videoPublished at
2024-12-04 21:22:32 UTCEvent JSON
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