Signups opened this week for Loops, a short-form looping video app from the creator of Instagram alternative Pixelfed, reports TechCrunch.

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    8 hours ago

    Very cool that its federated but to be honest i just dont like this kind of short form content. I ratherd watch a youtube video.

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      4 hours ago

      My biggest problem with short form content is I want to pick what I’ll watch based on the uploader, title and thumbnail, not be algorithmically fed videos I may or may not be interested in. All of the video providers are going straight for the algorithm so I have zero interest.

      The algorithm won’t know what kind of content I’m in the mood for so I want to be in control to choose. The algorithm also likes to try to feed me content by some creators who aren’t worth my time and I don’t want to watch one second of their videos

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        3 hours ago

        Especially repost bots, engagement bait, or just plain misinformation. It’s rampant on Instagram.