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0 pointsTerrifiedMouse2y ago0 comments

Same. I only visit when someone links to a video or I absolutely have to to get information.

Used to visit YouTube’s front page as part of my daily routine, effectively using it as a social media site - which it definitely is; it’s just that the posts are all videos, the comment section is like every other but moderated by the video poster, and the front page is completely algorithm driven.

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flakes2y ago

One thing which seriously improves my experience is using the "Block element" feature on non-ads as well. Suggested videos, youtube shorts, banners, etc, all get blocked. Leaves the site much more lean and leaves less distracting visual clutter.

I use this strategy on a lot of sites (which sadly includes stackoverflow lately).

lkuty2y ago

You might wanna use Unhook.

flakes2y ago

Potentially, for now I can get away with my custom filter list :)

I generally try to limit the total amount of extensions I have on my browser, to a list of tools I feel that I can trust. I apply the same mentality for dependencies in my software. Limits the surface area for supply chain attacks.

fuzztester2y ago

How do you use the Block element feature? I looked in the uBO menu but cannot find how to do it. Can you give an overview, please?

flakes2y ago

When you right-click an element on the page (and you have uBlock installed at default settings) there should be a dialog for it at the bottom.

bonton892y ago

If I right click on an item I get a block element option in the context menu. But that doesn't seem to make them persist. I usually use it to make irritating popups go away that I'm to lazy to read or that seem intentionally confusing since it is less mental load to just zap it blindly.

fuzztester2y ago

Thanks to all who replied. I will check the suggestions out.

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0 pointsTerrifiedMouse2y ago0 comments

Same. I only visit when someone links to a video or I absolutely have to to get information.

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flakes2y ago

I use this strategy on a lot of sites (which sadly includes stackoverflow lately).

lkuty2y ago

You might wanna use Unhook.

flakes2y ago

Potentially, for now I can get away with my custom filter list :)

fuzztester2y ago

How do you use the Block element feature? I looked in the uBO menu but cannot find how to do it. Can you give an overview, please?

flakes2y ago

When you right-click an element on the page (and you have uBlock installed at default settings) there should be a dialog for it at the bottom.

bonton892y ago

fuzztester2y ago

Thanks to all who replied. I will check the suggestions out.

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