Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs

Ptah

(33,034 posts) Mon Jul 9, 2012, 07:03 PM Jul 2012

I wonder how Netflix determines recommendations.

Based on my interest in Quigley Down Under?

3 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

I wonder how Netflix determines recommendations. (Original Post) Ptah Jul 2012 OP

Yeah, I've had several WTF moments on their "based on" recommendations NV Whino Jul 2012 #1

Their rec system used to be better Merlot Jul 2012 #2

My guess is an algorithm Goblinmonger Jul 2012 #3

NV Whino

(20,886 posts)

1. Yeah, I've had several WTF moments on their "based on" recommendations

Reply to Ptah (Original post)

Mon Jul 9, 2012, 07:50 PM

Jul 2012

Merlot

(9,696 posts)

2. Their rec system used to be better

Reply to Ptah (Original post)

Mon Jul 9, 2012, 11:29 PM

Jul 2012

I used to find a lot of the titles they rec'ed were right up my alley. Then all the sudden it was like they were throwing everything at me to see what would stick.

Goblinmonger

(22,340 posts)

3. My guess is an algorithm

Reply to Ptah (Original post)

Mon Jul 9, 2012, 11:33 PM

Jul 2012

based on similar scores on various titles. The more you recommend, the more they have to compare with what others think.

Reply to this discussion