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[โ€“] [email protected] 16 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Although those platforms also provide short form content, their algorithms are pretty terrible. Also, Instagram's reels are absolutely flooded with ads, sponsored videos, and undisclosed branded content.

[โ€“] TriflingToad 2 points 3 weeks ago

Instagram's reels are absolutely flooded with ads, sponsored videos, and undisclosed branded content.

I used TikTok about a year ago and it seemed pretty bad in these regards. Has it gotten better since I left?