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I noticed my consumption has decased quite a bit. I would visit regularly to watch content from few channels. I would probably still visit every so often to watch the new videos. But the experience has become more deliberate and conscious. I go to YouTube because I want to go and watch something specific. Mindlessly browsing and watching additional content is harder.

This is good progress from Google to get off their platform :)

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[โ€“] can@sh.itjust.works 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I have the same experience and I'm wondering if it's because I'm not American?

[โ€“] Osa-Eris-Xero512@kbin.social 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I also have a good experience with it and am American. But I also pay for premium for my family and I wonder if it's not pushing contentious shit to maximize watch time because they already have my money?

[โ€“] dingus@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago

I'm American. I use adblockers extensively and do not pay for premium. I've always enjoyed my recommendations and they have always been very relevant to my interests. I don't get spammy content.