Comment by theshrike79

Comment by theshrike79 10 months ago

5 replies

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 10 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.

  • eleveriven 10 months ago

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

  • freehorse 10 months ago

    yeah enhancer for youtube was a lifesaver

    another reason i hate internet becoming predominantly app-mediated.

Aerbil313 10 months 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.

Andrex 10 months ago

How feasible is YouTube Kids? Honest question.