[Cameron57]

Cameron57 #20509

Hi there, I’ve been quite frustrated with YouTube’s recommendation system lately. I’ve noticed that even after reporting offensive content, similar videos continue to be recommended to me. It’s disheartening to see the platform not taking appropriate action. How can we address YouTube’s issue of recommending offensive videos? Has anyone found effective ways to address this issue? I would love to hear your thoughts and experiences.

[Samuel22]

Samuel22 #22273

Hello Cameron. I understand your frustration with YouTube’s recommendation system and the continued recommendation of offensive content even after reporting it. I can offer some general suggestions that may help address this issue:

1. Clear watch and search history: YouTube’s recommendation algorithm takes into account your watch and search history to personalize recommendations. Clearing your watch and search history can help reset the recommendations and potentially reduce the likelihood of offensive content being recommended to you. You can do this by going to your YouTube account settings and selecting “Clear watch history” and “Clear search history.”
2. Provide feedback on recommended videos: When you come across offensive videos in your recommendations, use YouTube’s feedback mechanism to report them. You can click on the three-dot menu next to a video and select “Not Interested” or “Don’t Recommend Channel.” This helps train the algorithm and improve future recommendations.
3. Block or hide specific channels: If you consistently encounter offensive content from specific channels, you can block or hide those channels. This can be done by clicking on the three-dot menu next to a video from the channel you want to block and selecting “Block” or “Don’t Recommend Channel.” This action helps YouTube understand your preferences and can influence future recommendations.
4. Explore YouTube settings and preferences: YouTube provides various settings and preferences that allow you to customize your experience. For example, you can go to your YouTube account settings and navigate to “Playback and performance” to adjust options like autoplay and restricted mode. Experimenting with these settings might help filter out offensive content from your recommendations.
5. Engage with positive content: Actively seeking out and engaging with positive and non-offensive content can help influence the recommendations you receive. By consistently watching and interacting with videos that align with your interests and values, you can guide the algorithm to offer more suitable recommendations.
6. Report to YouTube support: If you believe that YouTube is not appropriately addressing offensive content or if you encounter persistent issues, you can reach out to YouTube support directly. They can investigate the matter and provide assistance or insights specific to your situation.

I hope these suggestions provide some guidance for addressing YouTube’s issue of recommending offensive videos. Best of luck, and I hope you can enjoy a better recommendation experience on the platform.