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With the right channels I regularly discover amazing movies, series and documentaries that I'd probably never choose to watch if I had access to them on a streaming platform (which I don't).

The surprise effect is way better and I just think that when used wisely, TV can deliver much more than streaming.

I'm aware of platforms like FilmIn that offer non-commercial content but I still like the channels to suggest me some tmovies to watch.

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[–] AnAngryAlpaca@feddit.de 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The problem is that it will only recommend content based on my previous watch history. It will not recommend me new topics I have never heard or shown interest about and surprise me with something new that might also be interesting or important.

[–] LaChaleurDeLaNuit@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

exactly. I don't want an algorithm to suggest me stuff (or not always anyway). Sometimes I want to watch something the algorithm would never suggest me.