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Comment by theshrike79

3 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  3 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  3 months ago

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

  • freehorse  3 months ago

    yeah enhancer for youtube was a lifesaver

    another reason i hate internet becoming predominantly app-mediated.

Aerbil313  3 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.