At my 20s I just realised how useless YouTube is for me… Only few comedy channels actually gave me anything in return of my time.

I used YouTube for so long mainly with NewPipe client which has become unstable for me. And I no longer feel like dedicating a browser or using invidious to consume it.

I mainly watched tech and comedy channels and podcasts. I do continue listening some podcasts via RSS… Most channels are just advertisements and memes like waste of time…

This post is about how youtube as a platform in just about every way is bad and how I wish I could get the time spent back.

  • Vegafjord eo
    4•3 years ago

    I used to spend a lot of time on youtube, but I have unchained myself. When I want to watch youtube now, I use freetube or invidious. That way, it’s much harder to manipulate me from staying longer on the platform.

    I also used to comment a lot on youtube, but it’s just depressing. The interactions you gain is mostly people disagreeing with you, so it doesn’t feel rewarding.