The Merge F***ed Up my FYP algorithm 😭😆

My FYP was perfect for my mental health and peace. Yes,I know i can just type what I want or click a tab with a category( though without training your content preferences, even clicking categories will bring up popular but basic influencers). Anyway,it just feels so good when you open an app, and it caters to what you're interested in. The perfect timelime curation 😍. Oh well,let's get back to it & start over! So far, I'm just glad this is the only problem since the merge I've had.

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2024/11/23 Edited to

... Read moreThe recent changes to the TikTok algorithm due to the merge have left many users, including myself, feeling disconnected from the content that once brought us joy. Many users find that their FYP now showcases a feed filled with surface-level influencers, straying far from the interests that previously catered to our mental health, creativity, and personal journeys. To adapt, we must explore ways to retune our preferences. Engaging in niche communities, adjusting our followed hashtags, and actively curating specific interests can help steer the algorithm back towards meaningful content. Furthermore, understanding how social media influences our well-being is vital. It's crucial to prioritize our mental health and seek content that uplifts and inspires us rather than content that leads to comparison or frustration. As we navigate through these changes, let's share tips and strategies with each other to reclaim our timelines, ensuring they reflect our passions, whether that be mental health, creative endeavors, or niche hobbies. Remember, our online space should be a source of positivity and support, and together we can work to restore that connection.

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Mariana • sahm

Yes! I just said this in another post! I’m hoping it goes back to normal soon the farther away we get from the merge. I wish they hadn’t done it🥺

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dhatgurl_avi

I just used a TikTok account that I barely use which is my main but I use my gaming account way more

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