Comment by pxc

Comment by pxc 6 hours ago

5 replies

This is true. Many people I know have uninstalled TikTok because it is too addictive, but no one ever does that with YouTube shorts.

cyberlurker 4 hours ago

Wrong. YouTube shorts ruined the app for me. No way to disable them.

  • theshrike79 4 hours ago

    Not even with parental controls.

    I'm kinda OK with my kids using Youtube, but I don't want them getting sucked into the infinite pool of shit that is Shorts. But I can't block it even with parental controls.

    • drewnoakes an hour ago

      There are browser extensions that block shorts. You can also block all algorithmic suggestions. I uninstalled the YouTube app ages ago and wish I'd done it sooner.

      • eleveriven a few seconds ago

        I uninstalled the YouTube app too! Without the app, it’s easier to use YouTube more intentionally

      • freehorse a few seconds ago

        yeah enhancer for youtube was a lifesaver

        another reason i hate internet becoming predominantly app-mediated.