Just realized my video about fixing a leaky faucet got more views from a random comment than my main upload.

I posted a short clip replying to someone's question in a plumbing group, and that reply got pushed to 50k people in 24 hours while my full tutorial sat at 2k. It seems the algorithm favors quick engagement in active threads over standalone content. Do you think creators should focus more on seeding replies than their own posts to get traction?

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wade_kelly7726d ago

Heard the algorithm loves a good comment fight.

ericw9326d ago

But what if the algorithm loves the fight because it's training itself? Like, every time we argue about pineapple on pizza or which Star Wars is best, we're giving it free data on human conflict. It learns what pushes our buttons, what makes us type faster. Next thing you know, it's showing you that one opinion from your uncle just to get you to spend 20 minutes writing a reply you'll regret.

hannah_wells26d ago

Remember that viral video of a guy yelling at a parking meter? I bet the algorithm pushed that to every angry driver in a five mile radius.