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Comment by cyberlurker

13 hours ago

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

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.

  • 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.

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

    • yeah enhancer for youtube was a lifesaver

      another reason i hate internet becoming predominantly app-mediated.