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dansup wrote:

The Loops For You algorithm isn't some black box, not only is it open source, and will be documented, but people will be able to clear recommendation data at any time, giving you more control 😉

Learn more: https://joinloops.org/our-mission

How the Loops For You Algorithm works, it visualizes how the platform selects videos for users when using the For You feed. It shows a flowchart starting from a user request, branching based on whether the user is new (receiving a "Popular & Discovery Focus") or returning (receiving a "Personalized Focus"). Three content sources—Personalized, Popular, and Discovery streams—are filtered for hidden creators or already-seen content and fed into a central Scoring & Ranking Engine chip icon. Below this engine, a pie chart details the scoring weights: Engagement (35%), Personalization (30%), Freshness (25%), and Creator Quality (10%). The engine outputs the final "Ranked 'For You' Feed." A feedback loop shows user actions updating interest data for future recommendations. A prominent section in the bottom right emphasizes User Control with a trash can icon, stating users can "Clear Recommendation Data at Any Time (Resets Interests & Hidden Creators).