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How do we quit YouTube? (piefed.ca)
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[–] tofubl@discuss.tchncs.de 7 points 2 weeks ago

Install browser extensions that replace all video thumbnails with randomly selected video frames. All of a sudden, the startpage looks like a bunch of car salesmen, nothing but talking heads. No polish, no arrows. Did wonders for me. I think the one I use is called DeArrow, and it allows you to hide shorts, comments, recommended section and more. Really useful.