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[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago (4 children)

Who is watching YT videos through this app? I occasionally run into it when clicking on a link on my phone, but I close it before the ads are through. Because it has become nearly as much ads as content, and is completely unbearable. If the video seem important or interesting, I may forward the link to my PC, where I can watch the video without ads.

[–] limerod@reddthat.com 20 points 4 months ago

Who is watching YT videos through this app?

The general populace at large? The amount of ads getting plastered and blasted makes me cringe when I see the non-premium YouTube app. I use adblock and also have premium courtesy of YT music subscription so I'm immune for the most part.

But, non-techy people do not know addblock is an option and also prefer not paying for subscription.

[–] Chozo@fedia.io 18 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Who is watching YT videos through this app?

99% of YouTube users.

[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago
[–] limerod@reddthat.com 17 points 4 months ago (1 children)

In your case. Consider using newpipe, revanced, invidious or even firefox with ublock-origin. Also, disable the YouTube app to remove the app opening.

[–] itsAllDigital@feddit.de 4 points 4 months ago
[–] Kekzkrieger@feddit.de 2 points 4 months ago

Newpipe is the answer to have a Youtube app without ads and features like background play, download etc.