YouTube just seems so ubiquitous at this stage that “just don’t use it” doesn’t feel like an option. It’s too close to “don’t consume culture” and how dare anyone put a fence around that. (Not that YT are the only ones doing it).

But I absolutely think that advertising is harmful to a person and for society and the ad-driven business model is wrong and needs to stop. If YouTube can’t survive without me watching the ads then I’d prefer it didn’t. It’s ubiquitous now but not irreplaceable.