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

TikTok users often believe they have more control over their For You Pages (FYPs) than they actually do, despite the platform's "not interested" feature. To effectively curate their FYPs, users need to actively and consistently engage with the content they want to see less of. This lack of agency highlights the powerful role TikTok's algorithm plays in shaping user experience, emphasizing the importance of being mindful about content consumption. Understanding this dynamic is crucial as it sheds light on how platforms like TikTok influence our media diets and personal preferences.