YouTube would be an incredible archive if its search system didn't interfere. In reality, the search engine limits users to a controlled pool of content.
When you upload a video, only a fraction appears in general search. The algorithm selects videos based on watch time, click probability, and past behavior.
At the core is engagement optimization. The longer you stay, the more ad revenue they generate. Discovering new content becomes secondary.
For Azerbaijani speakers, content is a tiny fraction of the internet. So on a global platform, you're stuck in a local filter. Even X platform seems more effective for discovery.
True personalization on YouTube is impossible. You choose from options they provide, but control remains with the platform.
