So I am wondering how to be bad at using websites such as YouTube. For example, currently I do most of my youtube viewing on a Ruko Tv, where I never sign it, never comment, and never subscribe. When I select a video and an advertisement that is longer than 5 seconds shows up I will hit the back button and select the video again. I repeat this process till I get a the 5 sec ad or the video starts.
I assume this is not how google (or YouTubers) wish me to access their platform, but is there anyway I could be more disruptive to the business model?
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Use an app like Freetube to deny them ads entirely.
https://freetubeapp.io/
Stop sharing YT videos, for a starter. For every shitty YT video there are thousands of good blogs explaining things in the same way (or better).
By not using the platform. You think you’re being clever but all you’re doing is making them more money.