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Youtube has started to artificially slow down video load times if you use Firefox. Spoofing Chrome magically makes this problem go away. (old.reddit.com)
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[–] Tetra@kbin.social 54 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I've noticed that too, I just switch to Freetube when it happens.
Simply disgusting, but it's business as usual for Google.

[–] rchive@lemm.ee 7 points 11 months ago

I just use Freetube either way. I can't stand autoplaying videos or suggestions, popups, etc.

[–] JJROKCZ@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Is free tube just pulling YouTube’s data or it a separate site? Can you watch livestreams if it’s the former? Basically all I use YouTube for is watching a couple streamers and watching Japanese udon restaurant channels while I eat my bologna sandwich for lunch

[–] Tetra@kbin.social 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

It does play livestreams, yes.

[–] JJROKCZ@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

I’ve gonna look into that then thank you