Exploring Topics and Settings on Quora: Why Are Arrowverse and PewDiepie Questions So Prevalent?
Have you noticed that every question you see on Quora seems to be about Arrowverse and PewDiepie? Is it just you, or are these topics overrepresented? Let's delve into why this might be happening and how you can diversify your feed.
How Quora Personalizes Your Experience
It's important to understand that the questions and answers you see on Quora are tailored to your personal settings. Various factors such as your marked topics of interest, the writers you follow, and the questions you show interest in help Quora tailor its feed accordingly. If your settings and viewing habits are very narrow, you will be fed more content within that specific field of interest.
The Algorithm at Work
Quora’s algorithm is designed to give you more of what it thinks you want. If you have a very narrow focus, Quora will continue to serve you content from those areas until you make changes to your settings. Diversity and variety in your feed can only be achieved by making your list of topics more diverse, following a wider range of writers, and actively seeking out more questions that interest you.
Changing Your Settings for a Diverse Feed
Here are a few steps you can take to diversify your Quora feed:
Explore Related Topics
1. **Follow Some Other Topics**: Go to the search box and type in a word about a topic that interests you. Quora will offer several related topics. For example, if you're interested in technology, try typing in 'technology' to see what areas Quora thinks you might be interested in.
Follow Specific People
2. **Follow Specific People**: You can also choose to follow specific individuals who post on Quora regularly. Their answers and blog posts will show up in your feed. I follow a wide range of people such as politicians, scientists, authors, and entertainers including Habib Fanny, Andrew Weill, and Lee the C.S. Friedman, among others.
Monitor Your Feed
3. **Monitor Your Feed**: Keep an eye on what topics and people are featured in your feed. If you notice a particular area is dominating your view, consider making adjustments. For instance, if you notice a lot of questions about Game of Thrones and Star Wars, it might be worth exploring different genres or interests.
My Personal Experience
As a Quora user for a couple of years, I can confirm that the frequency of Arrowverse and PewDiepie questions is not as high as you might think. Here's what my feed looks like:
My Follow List
1. **PewDiePie YouTube Celebrity**: Many questions about PewDiepie are related to his content and influence on YouTube.
2. **The Flash TV Series**: The Flash TV series, which is part of the Arrowverse, often appears in my feed.
3. **The Flash DC Superhero**: DC Superhero content, including the Arrowverse, occasionally shows up, but not as frequently as the personality content around PewDiepie.
Given the variety of topics I follow, it's not surprising that these two particular areas are prevalent in my feed. To see a more diverse range of topics, you need to actively look for them and follow a more varied group of writers.
Conclusion
In summary, the prevalence of Arrowverse and PewDiepie questions in your feed is not an anomaly. Quora personalizes your experience based on your settings and interests. To enjoy a more diverse range of content, make your topic list more varied, follow a wider range of writers, and actively seek out questions that interest you. Your feed is entirely customizable; you get to decide what you see!