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.
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.
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.
ReVanced is still available at the low price of $0
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.
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.
They want everyone to shift towards Revanced Extended for Android and Sponsorblock & other YouTube enhancing extensions for PC browsers?
I can never let go of my $7.99/mo grandfathered plan from Google music which is now YouTube premium. That and Spotify are the only subscriptions I can justify now.
me too. I’m at 9.99/month though. gpm rip.
Same. $7.99 still here. This better not make it go up, been trying out Tidal and like it much better, will definitely switch if this goes up to $14
Hey lets increase revenue by raising prices - said the ceo looking only for short term growth at the expense of long term growth.
I cant wait for this publicly traded corporation debt ponzi scheme goes away
Is this retroactive or for new subscribers?
Existing subscribers will start to see the new pricing with their next billing cycle.
Wtf… Well fuck me daddy sandar… Fuck me harder
That’s 40% hike for me
I recently discovered invidious, or however it’s spelled. The reason I started using it was because I wanted to get rid of YouTube shorts. They are too addicting and there is no way to turn it off on the official app.
The lack of ads is so nice, I think I’ll keep using it.
If they only had a way to remove or hide YouTube shorts, then I’d still be using their app watching their ads.
I’m paying 0.40€ and still think it’s expensive
