BeepMar 10

YouTube ads are about to get even longer and they’ll be unskippable

https://lemmus.org/post/20747859

Show threadcomrade19
Am I bad because I pay for YouTube? I watch it so so much on different devices and also use YouTube music instead of Spotify. The paid teir hasn’t undergone enshittification yet (it always does). Thats when ill stop.
Mar 11 at 4:01amWeb
Show threadNotAnArdvarkMar 11

I sure like it. “Free” YouTube is like using a browser without an blocker now - I forget how bad it is and I can’t believe people live like that.

Being able to cancel Spotify was a nice bonus too.

Show threadFosterMolassesMar 11
That’s why they invented adblock lol
Show threadRamRabbitMar 11

“Free” YouTube is like using a browser without an blocker now

What do you mean? UBlock Origin kills all the YouTube ads. Not giving money to Google is perfectly fine.

Show threadproleMar 11
I have literally never seen a YouTube ad, I think, in my entire life. I would never pay for that experience.
Show threadsouthsamuraiMar 11
Nah, nothing wrong with that. The problem isn’t users, it’s what the company expects from users.
Show threadBluefruitMar 11

Nothing wrong with that. I pay for YouTube premium. Tbh I got fed up with all the hoops on mobile so I just started paying for it and honestly, its been a good fit for me.

I watch a ton of YouTube content so paying for it to support creators and not having ads is fine with me.

Show threadfrongtMar 11
How much do they actually get from that?
Show threadBluefruitMar 11

According to an LTT video that broke down thier revenue about 11 months ago, 45% of your premium sub is divided among creators that you watch.

Not sure how thats calculated, but it seems to be a pretty sizable chunk according to LTT.

Skip to around 4:50 in the video

youtu.be/GeCP-0nuziE

The TRUTH About How LTT Makes Money

YouTube
Show threadFreddiesLanternMar 11

You’re not bad, google is bad.

I’d suggest already exploring alternatives now. There’s front ends, alternate links, … all with pro’s and cons.

I will say though, once you stop using an account and cut out the feed/algo out of your diet it becomes apparent very quick how much of a grip they hold on our attention just by the layout and such. Now I just check 2 channels every few days and even that’s losing my interest.

Show threadFosterMolassesMar 11

Yeah you’re literally part of the problem lol

You’re actively funding enshittification, at least the rest of us are innocent

Show threadpsx_crabMar 11
I too pay for youtube because i also use music and use it in 3 separated place. Honestly it worth it for me, and it’s not as expensive even after the price hike recently. Until it gone to the shitter i’ll keep using it.
Show threadArt3misMar 11
For me it became enshittified when it exceeded $10/month.
Show threadfierysparrow89Mar 11

I’m long past the point of even considering paying Google a dime for other people’s content.

I’m getting sick of titles like these “… this changes everything…”, “scientists are mystified”, “…nobody knew…”, or some ridicoulus question as title. Majority of creators are hinting lately that yt “suggests” how to title and organize the topic for maximum visibility and monetization. In effect mandating their enshittification features.

Nvm, the moment NewPipe stops being able to play a video in a normay way is the end of yt for me. Just like I left reddit for lemmy.

Show threadcomrade19Mar 12
Yeah damn I refuse to click on that stuff. I like the slow content which is what I’m subscribed to and is all ill watch