2026-01-10 17:45:40

Those overwhelming secrets to starting accounts and traffic tricks may seem foolproof, but there's one question: who truly understands the algorithm?

Instead of guessing, it's better to ask the most knowledgeable tools directly. I simply asked two core questions: first, what is the underlying logic behind platform traffic distribution; second, using my own content as a case study, can I get targeted optimization suggestions?

The first answer is very interesting. The ultimate goal of platform algorithms is actually one thing: to maximize users' regret-free time. This doesn't refer to the total time users spend on the screen, but the portion of their stay afterward that they don't regret and truly feel was worth it. Once this dimension is thoroughly understood, content strategy has a direction—rather than pushing aggressively, it's better to precisely target users' real needs.

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AlphaWhisperer

· 4h ago

Amazing, finally someone has explained it thoroughly. Those account creation tutorials are really just nonsense; you still need to understand how the algorithm itself thinks. The concept of no-regret time really hit home. I used to be stuck on how to flood the screen, but now I realize how silly that was. Wait, if we think about this logic in reverse, does it mean that spam content is actually being eliminated? Finding the right demand is much more important than piling up content. That’s why big accounts rely on quality rather than tricks. The problem is that most people simply can't see through this layer and are still copying and pasting those useless tutorials.

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token_therapist

· 13h ago

Wow, the perspective of this "Unregretted Time" is really brilliant. The previous talks about daily active users and retention rates seemed a bit low-level. I just like this straightforward approach of asking the tool directly, saving me from being brainwashed by the nonsense of those big media influencers.

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TokenEconomist

· 21h ago

actually, this "maximize non-regretted user time" metric? it's basically optimizing for user utility functions ceteris paribus... which is lowkey just traditional consumer surplus theory wrapped in algorithm language lol

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Rugpull幸存者

· 21h ago

Well, the perspective of "No Regret Time" is quite interesting... But to be honest, don't make things up; you need to genuinely match the user's taste. Algorithms are always smarter than humans. Instead of pondering over those overused tricks, it's better to see if your content can truly retain people. So, the key is to have valuable information or be interesting. No matter how little nonsense you say, no one will buy it.

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ClassicDumpster

· 21h ago

Damn, I never thought about the perspective of "Unregretful Time." It's way more interesting than those messy account creation guides.

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StrawberryIce

· 21h ago

Damn, the concept of "Unregretful Time" is amazing... I was previously misled by those gimmicks --- So basically, you still need to understand the users, and avoid all those flashy tricks --- That's the core idea—quality > quantity, finally someone explained it thoroughly --- The problem is most people haven't even considered this dimension, they only think about how to cheat views --- Unregretful Time... I need to ponder this logic, I feel it can save me a lot of detours --- Another me deeply brainwashed by algorithms, now realizing I might have gone in the wrong direction --- It sounds simple, but how much time does it take to experiment and learn through trial and error --- Algorithms have always been honest; those playing tricks will eventually get exposed

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WagmiWarrior

· 21h ago

Damn, the concept of "Unregretful Time" is amazing. Finally, someone has explained this thoroughly.

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