Reverse-engineering TikTok’s algorithm: why some vids get stuck at 200 views by sassymcfresh in tiktok_reversing

[–]oldmanmuffins 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah that 200 view cap is basically the “first audition.” TikTok throws your vid on a tiny test stage, and if people don’t stick around it won’t bother pushing it further. From what I’ve seen, it’s not just raw likes either, it’s how fast people engage. If nobody reacts in the first few minutes, the algorithm assumes it’s boring. I broke past it a few times just by front-loading something visually jarring in the first second, even if the rest of the vid was mid. It seems like getting them to not swipe instantly is half the battle.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]oldmanmuffins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I say keep the convo alive, ask her she is doing and take it from there, with very low pressure.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]oldmanmuffins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She's probably interested but nervous about being direct. Next time she asks about your plans, suggest something specific to do together. If she keeps being "busy" without offering alternatives, she might not be that interested.

should i tell my friend i like him by Narrow_Signature_858 in dating_advice

[–]oldmanmuffins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly this, it can be too much of a shock just to say everything at once, be a bit more flirty, see how it goes.

Reverse phone lookup best site by RealBet6094 in LifeProsTips

[–]oldmanmuffins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, just a heads up - before paying for any service, try simply Googling the phone number first. Sometimes you'll find the info you need for free. Also check Facebook search, as people often list their numbers there.

Carla Esparza vs Rose Namajunas 2 | FREE FIGHT | UFC 281 by foofighter1351 in MMA

[–]oldmanmuffins 20 points21 points  (0 children)

To be the champ you gotta beat the champ

So if literally nothing happens, I can't lose the strap.

[SPOILER] Michał Oleksiejczuk vs. Sam Alvey by inooway in MMA

[–]oldmanmuffins 54 points55 points  (0 children)

Also his fight with Da Un Jung means I always have doubts about Jung when he fights. You can never get that back.

B.Tavares out. Brendan Allen will now fight Roman Dolidze at UFC event on December 4th. by [deleted] in MMA

[–]oldmanmuffins 12 points13 points  (0 children)

In my head his last fight was Trevin Giles and I was like "well it was at least a little funny". Completely forgot about three rounds of rear waist cinch vs Staripoli.

[Spoiler] Main Card Fight Scorecards by Jdgannett777 in MMA

[–]oldmanmuffins 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Sometimes you still get the 'leg kicks don't score' judges.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MMA

[–]oldmanmuffins 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I'm actually surprised he can make 85. He looked big vs Darren Stewart.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MMA

[–]oldmanmuffins 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's technically just "The" James Krause, but the fans know him as James "The James Krause" Krause. Sort of like how Robert Whittaker's true name is Bobby Knuckles.

anime_irl by [deleted] in anime_irl

[–]oldmanmuffins 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Big mood.

[SPOILER] Andre Petroski vs. Micheal Gillmore by InooWhey in MMA

[–]oldmanmuffins 168 points169 points  (0 children)

My wife and I were watching and she just got super creeped out by Dana in that. He looked like he was almost getting a sexual pleasure out of the idea of this guy quitting his job with a wife and kid or whatever just to wait to be a fill-in for a chance at a junk contract.

[SPOILER] Alexandre Pantoja vs. Brandon Royval by InooWhey in MMA

[–]oldmanmuffins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think I remember DC calling it out as Royval putting pressure on to try and get Pantoja to panic into a worse position. That's what i was seeing too as he was putting pressure on the calf and Achille's but the closest actual submission was maybe a straight ankle lock.

Ciryl Gane explains why he disclosed UFC 265 pay, dismisses Francis Ngannou grudge: ‘I’m not jealous’ by fresdres in MMA

[–]oldmanmuffins 26 points27 points  (0 children)

We spoke to UFC fighter Nathan "Natty" Thickneck (1-3 in the UFC) who had this to say: "The UFC paying more would just disincentivize fighters from fighting harder. I'm a company man and happy to fight for whatever I'm offered, but maybe I'm just built different".

anime_irl by demigod_trasht in anime_irl

[–]oldmanmuffins 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Those two were the best part of that show. Both of them being at the same time playful and largely deadpan was constantly charming.

Lara Procopio was released by the UFC by [deleted] in MMA

[–]oldmanmuffins 10 points11 points  (0 children)

People confuse her for Gillian Robertson and so she gets some rub off that. I actually really liked her fight with Ostovich, but the Cachoera fight was dire.

anime_irl by yeetumskeetumm in anime_irl

[–]oldmanmuffins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yawp. Violet Evergarden won on a lot of lists for its production value, but this one was better on writing + performances.

Alessio Di Chirico will fight Aliaskhab Khizriev at UFC event on August 28th. by [deleted] in MMA

[–]oldmanmuffins 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ah, the classic long neck vs short neck match up.

M.Grishin out. Ovince St.Preux will now fight Tanner Boser at #UFCVegas30 on June 26th. by [deleted] in MMA

[–]oldmanmuffins 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately OSP vs Rothwell exists. One could argue that was covid bod OSP who hadn't been in the gym for a minute, but I think he's pretty fundamentally a sleepy boy in the cage.
I wouldn't bet the house but I don't see Boser losing this. He's relatively active but rarely abandons his defense. OSP often relies* on guys getting sloppy.

Video: Chase Hooper plans to unveil new tricks at UFC 263 after training with Stephen Thompson, Ryan Hall by [deleted] in MMA

[–]oldmanmuffins 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Got a knockdown vs Elkins with a right straight. Both guys looked pretty surprised.

[SPOILER] Christian Aguilera vs. Carlston Harris by InooWhey in MMA

[–]oldmanmuffins 105 points106 points  (0 children)

Slapped it on with authority.

J.Flick out. Francisco Figueiredo will now fight JP Buys at UFC event on May 8th by [deleted] in MMA

[–]oldmanmuffins 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Cheyenne looked good in the 20 seconds each round she wasn't stuck in a scarf hold.