[qaid]

I am in the minority here but I also love TikTok for the same reason. I trained it to deliver content that aligns with my interests. In order to do this, I had to consciously use it, being aware of (how I think) the algorithm works.

I’d even force myself to watch videos I didn’t like if the subject was highly interesting me and I wasn’t getting enough of that type of content. Using TikTok in this way frequently inspires me to be better

The type of content I receive with this account is extremely different than another that I use when I’m on “autopilot.”

[thinkingemote]

But you didnt train it. It trained itself to you.

Its not yours its theirs. it might sound like just a way of speech or semantics but its a fundamental difference.

That users think the application is their own creation is an intentional effect from the developers.

It's like Apple in a way. A brand is not just a thing, it's part of your identity. Tiktok becomes a (e.g. small, frivolous) part of your very self.

[radu_floricica]

If course it's a fundamental difference. It's just irrelevant for most purposes.