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Regarding politics and US elections

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Kar

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I really appreciate what EvilLore is doing here regarding the no politics policy.

Does anyone know if some magical browser extension that can accomplish something similar with other sites like reddit/youtube/etc... (?)

Blocking the keyword "elections" is too much brute forcing, anything good out there?
 
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Probs would have to make ur own html extensions. Chat gpt could help with it.
 

Trunx81

Gold Member
Just don't go to Reddit, problem solved

If you're getting a lot of political videos on Youtube that's because you literally watch a lot of political videos and the algorithm knows it and is giving you more
I only get gaming and cooking videos. Training your algorithm is hard work, but it cashes out in the end.
 

Cyberpunkd

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Just don't go to Reddit, problem solved

If you're getting a lot of political videos on Youtube that's because you literally watch a lot of political videos and the algorithm knows it and is giving you more
It can also be he is getting them because algorithm sees increased traction on these videos, and acts to maximise engagement.
 

Hookshot

Member
Just don't go to Reddit, problem solved

If you're getting a lot of political videos on Youtube that's because you literally watch a lot of political videos and the algorithm knows it and is giving you more
Last night I scrolled down my zero politics YouTube and the “Trending” section was constant “Harris wins” videos, “Polls show Democrat victory” over and over. It was bizarre election interference. Haven’t viewed it again yet today.
 
I really appreciate what EvilLore is doing here regarding the no politics policy.

Does anyone know if some magical browser extension that can accomplish something similar with other sites like reddit/youtube/etc... (?)

Blocking the keyword "elections" is too much brute forcing, anything good out there?
I'm not exactly proud that I've edited this tweet multiple times in my life but here we are:
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Kiwicha

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Yes these are real posts, yes there’s many more.

Yes we will not discuss the actual politics per the rules but please have a laugh to make yourself feel a little better.
We won't?
Why though?
I thought this was 'mérica.
 

Roxkis_ii

Member
Also can't wait for this election session to end, I'm so tried of the ads. I block most ads on my devices but I still get blasted when my wife watches live TV, or the recipionist at work listens to the radio.

Hoping agaist hope that the end of the election season would bring down the politics in the gaming forum too.
 

Kar

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I already took care of Youtube with these extensions:

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So if I'm not searching for it, I don't see it.
Looking for similar stuff for other popular websites.
 

ÆMNE22A!C

NO PAIN TRANCE CONTINUE
I do. Personally, I have noticed for the most part recommends the kind of content I do like.

Same.

Although The Cockatrice The Cockatrice makes a good point seeing the rec's algo loop is very small.

History on. Always see something, play it for 4 seconds and watch it when I feel like it
 
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diffusionx

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Yes these are real posts, yes there’s many more.

Yes we will not discuss the actual politics per the rules but please have a laugh to make yourself feel a little better.
"A prominent national political keeps showing up in my dreams. In one of them the politician tried to kidnap my kid. This is the politician's fault, I am not a crackpot."
 

Dr.Morris79

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Yes these are real posts, yes there’s many more.

Yes we will not discuss the actual politics per the rules but please have a laugh to make yourself feel a little better.
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I'm actually praying for you, America. I truly am. If it's any consolation I'll be watching tonight from the UK, with gritted teeth

I don't think sane people in your country can take four more years of this

I don't think the world can. We're utterly boned in the UK so I can only hope you come out of this hole, somehow

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My reddit feed is free of politics. I think I managed to avoid clicking into those sort of things for so long that the algorithm knows I'm not interested.
 

TheCed

Member
This election result will have a major impact on where I work. (Finances in Canada)

So yeah, I'm nervous because this will deeply impact us.
 

IDKFA

I am Become Bilbo Baggins
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Yes these are real posts, yes there’s many more.

Yes we will not discuss the actual politics per the rules but please have a laugh to make yourself feel a little better.

LOL.

Americans are nuts when it comes to politics.

It's shit like this that reminds me why politics were banned from this forum. I personally love talking about politics, but the truth is a lot of people are not mature enough to discuss or understand the subject.

Edit

Just checked out the latest blog post from George RR Martin. It's on the same level as those Era posts. The guy has lost it.
 
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Kraz

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The final vote taking place as the Sun's apparent position reaches Alpha Librae in the constellation Libra at the crossquarter is an amazing natural astrological metaphor.
 

Ownage

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I already took care of Youtube with these extensions:

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So if I'm not searching for it, I don't see it.
Looking for similar stuff for other popular websites.
Thanks for posting. I'll add some of these to my add-ons.
 
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