Long ago, I remember being so impressed by Netflix’s algorithm. It used to know me so well, I was astounded. Recommendations were spot-on for my tastes, and I could trust it would pick things I’d actually enjoy.
But then something changed. I don’t really know what, though I think it’s fair to assume “corporate meddling” was the root reason, no matter what the exact change was. It all fell apart. Recommendations stopped making sense. It felt like someone smart was losing their mind and there was nothing I could do about it.
I’ve long since stopped using Netflix (or any other streaming service.🏴☠️) It’s almost hard to believe how good it used to be. Just as Google used to actually be a useful search engine, it’s so clear that these companies reached a peak, then started going downhill.
Long ago, I remember being so impressed by Netflix’s algorithm. It used to know me so well, I was astounded. Recommendations were spot-on for my tastes, and I could trust it would pick things I’d actually enjoy.
But then something changed. I don’t really know what, though I think it’s fair to assume “corporate meddling” was the root reason, no matter what the exact change was. It all fell apart. Recommendations stopped making sense. It felt like someone smart was losing their mind and there was nothing I could do about it.
I’ve long since stopped using Netflix (or any other streaming service.🏴☠️) It’s almost hard to believe how good it used to be. Just as Google used to actually be a useful search engine, it’s so clear that these companies reached a peak, then started going downhill.