TikTok users don't have as much agency over their FYPs as they think

TikTok's "not interested" button allows users to remove individual videos from their For You Page, but the algorithm continues to show content based on user behavior rather than explicit preferences. Users who want to shape their FYP must actively and repeatedly use the feature, as passive scrolling alone does not reflect their stated interests. TikTok's algorithm prioritizes engagement metrics including watch time, likes, and shares over user curation choices.

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