TikTok creators double down after Patrick Clancy calls conspiracy theories 'deeply harmful' - Yahoo
Yahoo is reporting on the story above. It caught our attention because it may affect readers checking their internet or a specific service on SpeedTestTools right now.
When viral speculation takes over social platforms, your feed can quickly fill up with upsetting, unverified claims. Video recommendation engines prioritize high engagement over real-world sensitivity, which means sensational debates often crowd out the entertaining clips or helpful guides you actually logged on to see. That constant flood of tension can make spending time online feel exhausting rather than fun.
You do not have to let an algorithm dictate what fills your screen. If you find these discussions distressing or simply want them gone, long-press on the offending video and tap the option to mark it as not interested. You can also head into your account content preferences to filter out specific keywords, or use the app settings to completely refresh your recommendation feed for a clean slate.
Taking a minute to train your feeds keeps your daily browsing peaceful and puts you back in control of what you see.
- Run a quick speed test — get concrete numbers before assuming it's your ISP.
- Open the Down Detector board to see which major services are actually having issues right now.
- If numbers look off, walk through the Fix-My-Internet checklist — most issues clear in the first two steps.