Comment by pxc

Comment by pxc 2 months ago

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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 2 months ago

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

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theshrike79 2 months 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.

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- drewnoakes 2 months 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.
  
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  eleveriven 2 months ago
  
  I uninstalled the YouTube app too! Without the app, it’s easier to use YouTube more intentionally
  
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  freehorse 2 months ago
  
  yeah enhancer for youtube was a lifesaver
  another reason i hate internet becoming predominantly app-mediated.
  
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- Aerbil313 a month ago
  
  I have set up YT Kids account for a young relative and manually approved many channels and hundreds of videos. This is one way you can block Shorts, with the added benefit it’s no longer an infinite feed.
  
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- Andrex 2 months ago
  
  How feasible is YouTube Kids? Honest question.
  
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broodbucket 2 months ago

ReVanced on Android lets you remove shorts from the app.

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- pxc 2 months ago
  
  NewPipe and Tubular also lack the continuous video feed feature, so you can watch Shorts if someone sends you a link, but they're just like regular videos.
  
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