• Plaid_Kaleidoscooe@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Man they just keep turning the screw. I’m almost done with this bullshit. I’ve been a premium subscriber for a minute because I despise ads, but at a certain point, the content isn’t worth the price anymore.

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      1 year ago

      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.

      • Plaid_Kaleidoscooe@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        I like this idea. Only problem is I do enjoy quite a few channels/creators. I’m so ready for a legit YT alternative.

        The time is ripe, but I’m afraid that’s too steep a hill to climb for most anyone without burn the world down money.

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        1 year ago

        That would be cool, but my main way of watching is on my TV, through my Xbox. Short of hooking up my laptop to the TV or phone to the TV, that won’t help.

        I wonder if I use an old laptop for a pihole if that would work? I genuinely have no idea.

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          1 year ago

          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.

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      1 year ago

      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.