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		judge2020 on July 15, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: YouTube videos that have almost zero previous view... they probably log a 'shadow view' but recommendations seem to be directly based on your watch history since your recommendations are lost when you completely clear it.

pteraspidomorph on July 15, 2019 [–]

That is a bit odd because I have had watch history off for years, but I still get recommendations that make sense.

jdietrich on July 15, 2019 | [–]

Do you subscribe to any channels? Have you liked any videos?

pteraspidomorph on July 15, 2019 | | [–]

Ah, yes, I have liked some videos throughout the years.

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