#engagement data

[uniasus]

Netflix released, well, not a ton but some data about viewership recently and I couldn't help but look up the performance of my fandoms. They released the top 18,214 titles based on hours watched from Jan to June 2023.

Ordered in terms of rank.

ATLA: Avatar the Last Airbender (Not available globally - what countries are missing? IDK)

Woot woot! Avatar in the house. 45.5M hours for book 1, giving it a rank of 342.

Book 3 has more views than book 2. I'm gonna credit that to Zuko.

Teen Wolf (Not available globally - what countries are missing? IDK)

The top season is season 3, oddly enough, with a rank of 361! It got 43.9M hours streamed. What are you all rewatching?

Season 1 is the third most watched.

Jurassic World (Not available globally - what countries are missing? IDK)

A healthy rank of 536 with 34M views.

Yu-Gi-Oh (Not available in the US)

Season one is ranked 1,843, with 11.4M hours watched in the first half of the year. Wow! That's impressive for such an old show.

Only 54% of people moved on to the second season. Sad😢

Season 5 had more views than Season 4 or 3. Stop torturing yourselves with rewatching the ceremonial duel, y'all. It's not healthy.

Carmen SanDiego

Season one saw 5.9M hours watched, giving it a rank of 3,133! Not bad for a show from 2019. (How does YGO out rank this? And how is this show more popular than She-Ra? She-Ra is better imo)

I'm impressed the Steal or Not to Steal interactive story did as well as it did. (1.3M hours). But I also know there were some good JuliaxCarmen scenes that 100% inspired fics.

She-Ra (available globally)

Season 1 is ranked 3,213 with 5.7M hours viewed.

People then went on to watch Seasons 5 and 4. We're all rewatching the angst bits, aren't we? Or maybe it's the redemption arc.

Least watched season? 3.

Voltron

Season one is ranked 4,140 with 3.9M hours watched.

Why is season 2 the only one not available globally? Odd. 62% of people go on to watch it after season 1 anyway.

Season 8 is not the least watched season, season 5 is. However, season 5 is totally the one I rewatched twice when it first came out.

Fullmetal Alchemist (movies are global, anime are not)

It is an absolute crime nothing here is ranked high. The highest is the movie, The Revenge of Scar, with a rank of 5,666. 2.2M hours watched.

Only season 1 for both the 03 anime and Brotherhood is available, but the 03 anime is winning. It had an extra 200K hours viewed.

All of the movies had a higher hour watch count than any of the anime seasons.

BBC Merlin | Doctor Who (no data)

Want Data? Variety Article with download links.

#fandom #netflix #fandom analysis #engagement data #fma #bbc merlin #carmen sandiego #yugioh #jurassic world #teen wolf #atla

[biggest-gaudiest-patronuses]

the fact that shakespeare was a playwright is sometimes so funny to me. just the concept of the "greatest writer of the English language" being a random 450-year-old entertainer, a 16th cent pop cultural sensation (thanks in large part to puns & dirty jokes & verbiage & a long-running appeal to commoners). and his work was made to be watched not read, but in the classroom teachers just hand us his scripts and say "that's literature"

just...imagine it's 2450 A.D. and English Lit students are regularly going into 100k debt writing postdoc theses on The Simpsons screenplays. the original animation hasn't even been preserved, it's literally just scripts and the occasional SDH subtitles.txt. they've been republished more times than the Bible

#due to the Great Data Decay academics write viciously argumentative articles on which episodes aired in what order #at conferences professors have known to engage in physically violent altercations whilst debating the air date number of household viewers #90% of the couch gags have been lost and there is a billion dollar trade in counterfeit “lost copies” #serious note: i'll be honest i always assumed it was english imperialism that made shakespeare so inescapable in the 19th/20th cent #like his writing should have become obscure at the same level of his contemporaries #but british imperialists needed an ENGLISH LANGUAGE (and BRITISH) writer to venerate #and shakespeare wrote so many damn things that there was a humongous body of work just sitting there waiting to be culturally exploited... #i know it didn't happen like this but i imagine a English Parliament House Committee Member For The Education Of The Masses or something #cartoonishly stumbling over a dusty cobwebbed crate labelled the Complete Works of Shakespeare #and going 'Eureka! this shall make excellent propoganda for fabricating a national identity in a time of great social unrest. #it will be a cornerstone of our elitist educational institutions for centuries to come! long live our decaying empire!' #'what good fortune that this used to be accessible and entertaining to mainstream illiterate audience members... #..but now we can strip that away and make it a difficult & alienating foundation of a Classical Education! just like the latin language :)' #anyway maybe there's no such thing as the 'greatest writer of x language' in ANY language? #maybe there are just different styles and yes levels of expertise and skill but also a high degree of subjectivity #and variance in the way that we as individuals and members of different cultures/time periods experience any work of media #and that's okay! and should be acknowledged!!! and allow us to give ourselves permission to broaden our horizons #and explore the stories of marginalized/underappreciated creators #instead of worshiping the List of Top 10 Best (aka Most Famous) Whatevers Of All Time/A Certain Time Period #anyways things are famous for a reason and that reason has little to do with innate “value” #and much more to do with how it plays into the interests of powerful institutions motivated to influence our shared cultural narratives #so i'm not saying 'stop teaching shakespeare'. but like...maybe classrooms should stop using it as busy work that (by accident or designs) #happens to alienate a large number of students who could otherwise be engaging critically with works that feel more relevant to their world #(by merit of not being 4 centuries old or lacking necessary historical context or requiring untaught translation skills) #and yeah...MAYBE our educational institutions could spend less time/money on shakespeare critical analysis and more on... #...any of thousands of underfunded areas of literary research i literally (pun!) don't know where to begin #oh and p.s. the modern publishing world is in shambles and it would be neat if schoolwork could include modern works? #beautiful complicated socially relevant works of literature are published every year. it's not just the 'classics' that have value #and actually modern publications are probably an easier way for students to learn the basics. since lesson plans don't have to include the #important historical/cultural context many teens need for 20+ year old media (which is older than their entire lived experience fyi)

[bri-does-art]

Will you be leaving Tumblr?

Most likely.

From the looks of it, our data has already been compiled and will be handed over tomorrow (I don't have details, the article is locked behind an account creation pop-up) so there's little that can be done for what's already been posted.

I have very little faith that asking those giants to take out our data is going to lead anywhere. There is no obligation in the contract for them to do so.

And even if I were to opt-out, (if that's even going to work at all, remember how well "opting-out" of Tumblr Live worked?) do I really want to keep giving my engagement to a website that feels free to do that kind of scummy shit behind the backs of their userbase? No warning, no talks, no transparency at all? This sits really wrong with me.

So, unfortunately, I most likely will leave Tumblr.

#look my friends #i'm a little burnt-out on caring about AI at all #it could be a wonderful creative tool if the whole practices surrounding it and how they acquire their data sets didn't fucking reek #i care so little about AI art. nothing will ever compare to something that has been handcrafted. #made from human motion. human imagination. human emotion. AI art will never replace human artists. #no AI will ever be able to replace me to tap into my vision and imagination. i do not feel threatened by AI. #in fact i laugh at the very idea of letting some fancy statistic model threaten me #but as little as i care about that i DO care about people making profits off of MY work without my consent #i will not stand idly by and let them make more money off of my back #as we say in french: ''ils nous mangent la laine sur le dos'' they eat the wool off our backs #and i'm not just gonna willingly let them keep eating the wool off of my back #either they fucking pay me for the data or they lose my presence and engagement

[soldier-poet-king]

God forgive me I got bored and looked at my tumblr fyp and got blasted with blatant antisemitism AND vaccine conspiracy theories AND anti public school libertarian sentiment

The problem with being religious, specifically christian (i can't speak to if this is a universal experience across faiths, I somehow doubt it), is that I cannot stand the vast majority of my co-religionists, and online it seems that I'm only ever 3 degrees of association away from the most batshit godawful opinions I've ever had the misfortune to read

#franposting #i dont wish evil on anyone #but i think some people would benefit GREATLY from never being on the internet or having access to a public platform again #go join a monastery and engage in good wholesome work and contemplate your actions #and most importantly. stop annoying ME. i am SO ANGRY all the TIME #anyway whining but this is not abt anyone i follow directly or who follows me #so its fine. its 7 degrees of kevin bacon but evil #today is in essence a monday since yesterday was a stat holiday #and i am TOO tired to deal with this on a monday #where im bored out of my mind at work bc boss is STILL away #and i can only generate so much busywork #but my scruples keep me from just. blatantly watching tv on my phone. #im gonna go reas that data bias invisible women book and make myself even more mad #its not even new info to me. some of her examples maybe. but like simone de beauvior was right oh we're really in it now #i havent read the secind sex cover to cover yet only bc i think i will get so angry depressed that I'll never recover #the parts i have read. v good.

[gin-juice-tonic]

whenever i see a poll that tells you specifically how to vote/what to vote for my brain immediately goes

#i dont ruin the data but i dont engage #er #gross #mouth #for the image

[doodlesandbooks]

#Fire emblem #fire emblem engage #I must know! #Please reblog so that I might get the most accurate data #Alear #f!alear #m!alear #fire emblem 17

[endreal]

brb, hooking an ai system trained to write scripts to an ai system trained to produce video from textual input and an ai system that generates descriptions of video content as a research exercise in identifying the most prevalent tropes and plot beats in modern cinema by (manually) cross-comparing discrete productions once content has stabilized at statistically significant similarity.

#I don't think it'd be easy but I do think it'd work. #Since modern 'ai' is basically programmatic pattern automation and amplification #It stands to reason that over sufficient repetitions videos made by this 'closed' system would standardize into a multimodal output model #Based around repeated trends extracted form initial input data #My hypothesis is that thru repetition trends would become refined + amplified to the point of being recognizably discrete and identifiable #My secondary hypothesis as that the system would generate video output unrecognizable as films by human standards #But *still based on ai interpretation of these trends/tropes* #Which is be fascinated to see the presentation of bc I want to know how one would have to engage with this wholly automated output #To re-interpret it into a human accessible media/analysis framework

[suitss]

day TWO of fighting AI art bros on social media LMFAO

I feel like that one gif of some video game character where you only see the back of, whom oddly looks like Freddy Mercury, strutting forward, saying "ah, shit, here we go again."

#someone told me that editing public imgs on PS #is the same as feeding an AI art theft machine data information #they are NOT the same #1. artists usually give consent to #you can open an artists page on twt and see they are OK with pfp use #2. most artists have unionized AGAINST AI art #to use AI art simulators and train them is to be disrespectful to those who ask you not to do that #you do NOT support artists in fact you are ANTI-ARTIST #typing in prompts to make MEDIOCRE art does not make you an artist too btw #art NEEDS active intent and editing and engaging with and CONTROL #once you enter ur STUPID prompts you no longer have control #you have relinquished the control #and the simulator has shown you the color of ur soul and its ugly <3

[pierswife]

I play a fire emblem game and I am woefully reminded that I am Not Immune (TM)

#biting biting biting biting biting I am biting so much #still very very pokemon brain but god damn it's been a while huh fe? #engage is very fun #i'm gonna go lie down now i am getting very stuffy #data log: personal

[pepbutler]

📝 Unlocking the Secrets of Content Strategy 📝

Content strategy isn't just about posting eye-catching visuals or crafting witty captions; it's a strategic endeavor aimed at achieving specific objectives and resonating with a target audience. It involves an understanding of audience preferences, the creation of compelling content that adds value, and the maintenance of consistency across various platforms.

Now, let's connect the dots between these conceptual musings and my Content Analysis Project. The data I'm diligently collecting serves as a treasure trove of insights into content strategy in action. By scrutinizing the engagement metrics of cat influencers, I can draw several compelling conclusions:

The data reveals how different content types and posting frequencies impact audience engagement. By analyzing likes, comments, and plays, I can discern which content resonates most with the audience and tailor future strategies accordingly.

Through data analysis, I can identify which content strategies yield the highest engagement rates. Whether it's captivating images, engaging videos, or thought-provoking captions, the data provides valuable feedback on the effectiveness of various content approaches.

Content strategy hinges on maintaining consistency and cohesion across platforms. By examining engagement trends over time, I can assess the consistency of content delivery and identify areas for improvement in maintaining a cohesive brand image.

This project serves as a conduit for unraveling the intricacies of content strategy. By scrutinizing the data collected from cat influencers, I can draw actionable conclusions about effective content creation, audience engagement, and brand consistency! 🚀💡

#week9 #writ318mu #content strategy #data analysis #audience engagement #digital marketing #research

[hawkeyedflame]

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#my new job is like a damn dream btw #i'm not getting paid as much as my target was but it more than makes up for it in really good work culture #and tons of employee engagement/amenities that are just fucking Nice #not that i utilize most of this but: cafe with free food and drinks. 24/7 on-site gym access. very flexible work schedule. #frequent free food events #discounts on sport/concert tickets/ski resorts/etc #unlimited PTO. tuition reimbursement. volunteer support (can take time out of your work day to do volunteer work while still getting paid). #my manager's ethic is: don't care what hours you work as long as you're here at the morning meeting and get all your work done #basically as long as i communicate i can work 7-3 or 8-4 or 9-5 or whatever suits my personal schedule #and i am allowed to leave when my work is done. no sitting around twiddling my thumbs trying to look busy #if all i have left is data analysis i can leave early and do it from home if i want #i can set up my work so that i can work from home once or twice a month. something i never thought I'd be able to do as a bench scientist #its so amazing compared to anywhere else I've worked #i'm sure it's laughable compared to the super wealthy pharma companies but those are evil places so i'm happy with this #ALSO i get regular raises and a merit bonus every year #just...wow what a great place to settle down for a few years

[katierosefun]

officially deactivated my twitter account :(

#caroline talks #i know it's long overdue but like. after learning that x's new policy is to like. use whatever information is there for ai training. #i was just like. no thank you. #and like. i understand that really. my data and stuff is already probably being used without me even knowing it #but like. lol no i cannot engage in any ai content. thank u bye <3

[thatlittleegyptologist]

This might be a horrible and awful question so feel free to ignore it, but I'm doing an independent research project for my history class and I've always had a special interest in ancient egypt so I was going to look into that, but I'm not sure what specific topic I would focus on. Do you have any suggestions of interesting topics related to ancient egypt (probably pre Julius ceaser) that would be a good fit for a couple thousand word paper?

I mean, if I suggest a topic then it's no longer independent research I'm ngl. The purpose of this is to research and decide for yourself what's a good topic to condense into a 2000 word essay. Things I could suggest right now would likely be....a bit too niche for something you'd need. It's the problem you get with asking an 'expert' sometimes, because they're too far embedded in the topic to see an easier topic than they might usually come up with. Asking an expert for a 'pre-Caesar' topic leaves you with...five thousand years of their history. It's not easy to pluck a topic out of that.

If you're into Ancient Egypt you should probably think about what type of topic you're looking for: religion or language or culture or history? Which one of those topics interests you most? Is there an aspect of the topic that interests you most that makes you go 'I want to learn more about this' and it's that that'd be the best topic for a paper. Not only would you be starting with something you're interested in, but you'd be able to research a topic you're interested in too.

You like hieroglyphs? Do you want to talk about the develop of hieroglyphs into a fully formed language? From their early beginnings on ivory labels to the complexity of the Pyramid Texts or literary texts such as Sinuhe?

You like culture? Do you want to talk about symbols of kingship and power? From the false beard denoting divinity, to the enemies always being subdued due to the inherent magical nature of images for the Egyptians.

These are questions you've got to ask of yourself. If you pick a topic, then I can probably point you to some good books on it or give you advice on how to tackle it, but since this is an independent research paper it's really important that you come up with the topic yourself.

#plus if there isn't a question of the data then it's a narrative discussion and not really an essay #which is actually where most students starting at uni fall down early on #because they give a narrative account of what happened and don't actually engage with info and what it tells them wrt the essay question

[bzedan]

Truly a hell is seeing a bunch of quick articles on a mass of data that has been shared and KNOWING that data is bad and messy and that nobody is going to untangle it beyond the days news cycle.

#I have never been so horrified by someone’s data as the Netflix engagement report #why is it organised like this #why doesn’t anyone want good clean numbers and stats?! #it’s useful how it is I guess but it is hiding a lot of interesting shit due to poor tracking and naming #lol I hate it #meche chatters

[sniffanimal]

I now have a policy about not interacting with discourse if I wouldn't be able to explain it to my dear friend who owns a flip phone. if I try to explain it to her and she just replies with "that's dumb, why are people fighting about this?" then I know it's not worth arguing about online

#badger rants #this post is slightly a sham aas she got her first iphone last week because a friend gave it to her #but she doesnt have data on it and only uses it to take nice pictures of her cat (eddie) #but up until now shes had a flip phone #anyways its the whole touch grass thing. like if nobody in real life would understand or care #then why waste my brain cells reading yoour stupid discourse #context: i spent an hour explaining the trans infighting on this website to her son today and decided #that none of this actually matters. you may think it dooes. but it doesnt. any post engaging with trans infighting i no longer care about

[unopenablebox]

tomorrow i have to present some data to my lab group again, an action which always makes me think so so so longingly of lying down in the road

#unfortunately while it's pretty bad to only ever have negative results from doing poorly conceived things that suck and don't work #it's VERY bad to react to receiving feedback about those results by becoming very miserable #so i can never admit i'm having this problem to anybody because it is the clearest possible signifier that i am unfit for this work. #the thing is that either i'm uniquely sensitive to normal feedback of the type everyone gets‚ making me unable to productively engage w it #or i actually AM receiving much harsher and more negative feedback than everyone else meaning my work is uniquely bad and i should stop. #either way it's a clear sign that i suck too bad to be doing this. and yet i keep trying to do it. because you can't just stop doing things #box opener #and this is just SMALL data presentation time! think how bad it'll be in a few weeks!