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I actually bought premium just before the change, never actually got hit with the ad blocker blocker. Premium does appear to pay creators a respectable amount of the money so I consider it worth it. I also watch a huge amount of YouTube, and probably wouldnt have bought it if it wasn't my primary entertainment platform.
If I had to sit through ads, premium or no, I'd be pretty done with YouTube.
Same goes for me and I also use their music service now instead of Spotify.
I haven't used the official front end in years. Invidious proved to be the most reliable. My usage has actually spiked since I discovered Free tube.
My usage via official means has ended almost entirely.
we have a youtube demonitization policy at our house. sorry google, nothin personal, its just our policy.
so, usage flatlined.
Not at all. I have family premium and spoiler alert, it's a great service with a shit ton of content.