This might make me give up as well. I’ve been a Premium subscriber, but only use YouTube (not the music and other stuff).
I hate ads and wanted to support a business model that didn’t have them. From what I read, it was better than the ad revenue for creators as well (but it’s possible I heard wrong, I don’t know).
But YouTube rabbit holes are not good and I spend too much time watching stuff I don’t really need to watch. Did I really need to spend 2 hours watching videos on the inner workings of dishwashers? Or reviews on dozens of Android phones, when I’ve never owned one and have no plans to?
If I get rid of Premium I have a feeling I will also delete the app from my phone and TV. Maybe I’ll throw a channel or two in my RSS reader if I really want to keep up on them. That sounds healthier than being ruled by the algorithm.
And they won’t stop turning the screw here. It’s going to get worse. The services will get more expensive as more features are cut. The pursuit of endless profits to prevent shareholders from filing lawsuits will make sure of that.
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This might make me give up as well. I’ve been a Premium subscriber, but only use YouTube (not the music and other stuff).
I hate ads and wanted to support a business model that didn’t have them. From what I read, it was better than the ad revenue for creators as well (but it’s possible I heard wrong, I don’t know).
But YouTube rabbit holes are not good and I spend too much time watching stuff I don’t really need to watch. Did I really need to spend 2 hours watching videos on the inner workings of dishwashers? Or reviews on dozens of Android phones, when I’ve never owned one and have no plans to?
If I get rid of Premium I have a feeling I will also delete the app from my phone and TV. Maybe I’ll throw a channel or two in my RSS reader if I really want to keep up on them. That sounds healthier than being ruled by the algorithm.
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ReVanced is still available at the low price of $0
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I’ve had an old laptop hooked up to my tv for years. Wireless mouse and keyboard to control everything from the couch. It’s glorious.
And they won’t stop turning the screw here. It’s going to get worse. The services will get more expensive as more features are cut. The pursuit of endless profits to prevent shareholders from filing lawsuits will make sure of that.