The fact that feature exists shows that even YouTube know their algorithm needs ...

Redoubts · on Sept 17, 2020

Everyone lauds TikTok’s algorithm for some reason, but they have the same thing and it seems just as worthless there.

zobzu · on Sept 17, 2020

Tiktok by design has more fresh content and by being newer is not gamed as much as Youtube's algorithm.

With enough time Tiktok will look as bad. I.e. I don't think it's algorithm related "for the most part"