▲ 308 ▼ Login to youtube to watch videos (lemmy.ml) submitted 2 years ago by GravitySpoiled@lemmy.ml to c/privacy@lemmy.ml 66 comments fedilink hide all child comments First time this happens to me. With a German protonvpn server.
[–] Telorand@reddthat.com 97 points 2 years ago (3 children) YouTube doesn't like VPNs. Harder to track you (and sell/monetize your data) if they can't tell who you are. permalink fedilink source hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] skvlp@lemm.ee 62 points 2 years ago (6 children) I desperately want a viable alternative to come along. There’s a lot of great content on YouTube, but the platform is increasingly being enshitified. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 12 child comments replies: [–] CosmicTurtle0@lemmy.dbzer0.com 45 points 2 years ago (1 child) Pornhub. They have the technology and many of the features in place. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] EngineerGaming@feddit.nl 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Now if only you could hide the pornographic stuff to not accidentally see disgusting nudity. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Crashumbc@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) There's nothing "disgusting" about nudity. You should shake off those preconceived cultural biases, you'll be a better person. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] EngineerGaming@feddit.nl 1 point 2 years ago I don't feel anything abut nudity being posted somewhere and people enjoying it... I just don't want to see it myself because it's disgusting for me) permalink fedilink source parent [–] shortwavesurfer@lemmy.zip 12 points 2 years ago I agree. We just haven't gotten to the point quite yet. Where the creators revolt. But that stage should appear somewhat shortly. permalink fedilink source parent [–] pathief@lemmy.world 12 points 2 years ago It's a gigantic money sink, it's going to be extremely hard to come up with a profitable (or break even) alternative. permalink fedilink source parent [+] Scolding7300@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (2 children) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] skvlp@lemm.ee 8 points 2 years ago (1 child) I’ve considered Nebula a few times. That could absolutely be the alternative I’m looking for if they keep adding creators and topics and variety. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Scolding7300@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (3 children) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] toastal@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago None of the creators I follow have LiberaPay or crypto as an option either. I don’t want to pay on a proprietary platform. permalink fedilink source parent [–] skvlp@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Thanks for doing the legwork, I appreciate the initiative :) I’m guessing that I’ll end up with a Nebula subscription, I just haven’t pulled the trigger yet. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Scolding7300@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] skvlp@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago Thanks for the offer, but I’ll support them from day one when I decide to subscribe :) I already know that several creators on Nebula make good content. permalink fedilink source parent [–] shneancy@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago I think patreon recently add an option for creators to make a free tier. Which on one hand could work, but on the other - we'd be constantly bombarded with "to see this video upgrade to the $10 or more tier" which would personally bum me out permalink fedilink source parent [–] bleistift2@sopuli.xyz 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP $300 I’m inclined to buy that just because it exists. I hate subscription services so, so much! This is the best option if you think you’ll use Nebula for more than 5 years. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Scolding7300@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago* (last edited 7 months ago) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent [+] hobbsc@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 10 months ago) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent [–] Peffse@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (2 children) Youtube does a ton of evil stuff, but this one is more tame. I suspect the VPN was used to bot and got banned, so the sign-in is required to better target where the traffic is allowed to go, instead of blanket banning everybody using the service. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] kbal@fedia.io 10 points 2 years ago (1 child) I suspect the VPN was used to bot There are plenty of sources, including even in this thread, indicating that that this is not the problem. Quit making excuses for them. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Peffse@lemmy.world -4 points 2 years ago (1 child) uhhh... what? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] kbal@fedia.io -2 points 2 years ago (1 child) It's not just you. I'm tired of the whole team of people who are always standing by to bring out similar excuses any time someone decides that in their quest to stop invidious from existing — or whatever google is actually aiming at — it's acceptable to just mass-block all the VPN users as collateral damage. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Peffse@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 child) It's not an excuse though. It's right there in the error message. Where are people getting the impression I think google is some kind of saint who can do no wrong? I don't even see the "proof" that is being used to say I'm coming to google's defense. Just a few anecdotal theories... just like I provided. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] kbal@fedia.io -6 points 2 years ago (1 child) Ah, so it's not you coming up with the stupid excuse that they have legit reasons to think the user might be a nefarious "bot", you're just passing along the stupid excuse as you interpret it from the meaningless message direct from Google. That explains where you got the idea that "viewbots" had anything to do with it, I guess. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Peffse@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yikes. I'm here for a civil discussion, so if you don't want to discuss this with me and instead just want to attack me because you think I'm on the opposing team... well, I guess that's what the block list is for. I wish you luck in life. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] kbal@fedia.io 0 points 2 years ago This helps protect our community. permalink fedilink source parent [–] umami_wasbi@lemmy.ml 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) So what they can bot with VPN without signing in? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Peffse@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Bot can automate views. It's why Youtube keeps trying to move towards "engagement". Comments, likes, etc, all require an account, which is an extra hurdle for bots. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] umami_wasbi@lemmy.ml 1 point 2 years ago Then I will they just doing half the work. They can just get the site account walled for that goal, not a half patch work of blocking VPN users. permalink fedilink source parent [–] sheogorath@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (2 children) I go the other way. My youtube account is used across my family. My recommendation is a fucking mess. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] TranquilTurbulence@lemmy.zip 7 points 2 years ago So, the home page includes Peppa pig videos alongside with gruesome skateboarding accident compilations. Something for everyone! permalink fedilink source parent [–] BoxOfFeet@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago My wife and I have our own. We use hers for the kid and mine for the dog. So, hers is beauty gurus and baby shark, and mine is Sarah Boone coverage, old computers, and 10 hour videos of squirrels. permalink fedilink source parent [–] circuscritic@lemmy.ca -1 points 2 years ago You're on Android use NewPipe and it's forks, personally I prefer Tubular and PipePipe. Periodically YouTube will break, but both of those forks, as well as new pipe prime, update fairly quickly. GrayJay it's interesting. It has different feel and feature set than newpipe, but it's worth using. I will say I get more login errors with GrayJay, but closing the app and reopening it resolves it. All the piped apps will be in f-droid/droidify, you can download GrayJay directly, or just scan the QR to add the repo to a FOSS repo manager. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] skvlp@lemm.ee 62 points 2 years ago (6 children) I desperately want a viable alternative to come along. There’s a lot of great content on YouTube, but the platform is increasingly being enshitified. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 12 child comments replies: [–] CosmicTurtle0@lemmy.dbzer0.com 45 points 2 years ago (1 child) Pornhub. They have the technology and many of the features in place. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] EngineerGaming@feddit.nl 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Now if only you could hide the pornographic stuff to not accidentally see disgusting nudity. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Crashumbc@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) There's nothing "disgusting" about nudity. You should shake off those preconceived cultural biases, you'll be a better person. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] EngineerGaming@feddit.nl 1 point 2 years ago I don't feel anything abut nudity being posted somewhere and people enjoying it... I just don't want to see it myself because it's disgusting for me) permalink fedilink source parent [–] shortwavesurfer@lemmy.zip 12 points 2 years ago I agree. We just haven't gotten to the point quite yet. Where the creators revolt. But that stage should appear somewhat shortly. permalink fedilink source parent [–] pathief@lemmy.world 12 points 2 years ago It's a gigantic money sink, it's going to be extremely hard to come up with a profitable (or break even) alternative. permalink fedilink source parent [+] Scolding7300@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (2 children) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] skvlp@lemm.ee 8 points 2 years ago (1 child) I’ve considered Nebula a few times. That could absolutely be the alternative I’m looking for if they keep adding creators and topics and variety. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Scolding7300@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (3 children) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] toastal@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago None of the creators I follow have LiberaPay or crypto as an option either. I don’t want to pay on a proprietary platform. permalink fedilink source parent [–] skvlp@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Thanks for doing the legwork, I appreciate the initiative :) I’m guessing that I’ll end up with a Nebula subscription, I just haven’t pulled the trigger yet. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Scolding7300@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] skvlp@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago Thanks for the offer, but I’ll support them from day one when I decide to subscribe :) I already know that several creators on Nebula make good content. permalink fedilink source parent [–] shneancy@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago I think patreon recently add an option for creators to make a free tier. Which on one hand could work, but on the other - we'd be constantly bombarded with "to see this video upgrade to the $10 or more tier" which would personally bum me out permalink fedilink source parent [–] bleistift2@sopuli.xyz 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP $300 I’m inclined to buy that just because it exists. I hate subscription services so, so much! This is the best option if you think you’ll use Nebula for more than 5 years. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Scolding7300@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago* (last edited 7 months ago) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent [+] hobbsc@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 10 months ago) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent [–] Peffse@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (2 children) Youtube does a ton of evil stuff, but this one is more tame. I suspect the VPN was used to bot and got banned, so the sign-in is required to better target where the traffic is allowed to go, instead of blanket banning everybody using the service. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] kbal@fedia.io 10 points 2 years ago (1 child) I suspect the VPN was used to bot There are plenty of sources, including even in this thread, indicating that that this is not the problem. Quit making excuses for them. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Peffse@lemmy.world -4 points 2 years ago (1 child) uhhh... what? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] kbal@fedia.io -2 points 2 years ago (1 child) It's not just you. I'm tired of the whole team of people who are always standing by to bring out similar excuses any time someone decides that in their quest to stop invidious from existing — or whatever google is actually aiming at — it's acceptable to just mass-block all the VPN users as collateral damage. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Peffse@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 child) It's not an excuse though. It's right there in the error message. Where are people getting the impression I think google is some kind of saint who can do no wrong? I don't even see the "proof" that is being used to say I'm coming to google's defense. Just a few anecdotal theories... just like I provided. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] kbal@fedia.io -6 points 2 years ago (1 child) Ah, so it's not you coming up with the stupid excuse that they have legit reasons to think the user might be a nefarious "bot", you're just passing along the stupid excuse as you interpret it from the meaningless message direct from Google. That explains where you got the idea that "viewbots" had anything to do with it, I guess. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Peffse@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yikes. I'm here for a civil discussion, so if you don't want to discuss this with me and instead just want to attack me because you think I'm on the opposing team... well, I guess that's what the block list is for. I wish you luck in life. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] kbal@fedia.io 0 points 2 years ago This helps protect our community. permalink fedilink source parent [–] umami_wasbi@lemmy.ml 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) So what they can bot with VPN without signing in? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Peffse@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Bot can automate views. It's why Youtube keeps trying to move towards "engagement". Comments, likes, etc, all require an account, which is an extra hurdle for bots. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] umami_wasbi@lemmy.ml 1 point 2 years ago Then I will they just doing half the work. They can just get the site account walled for that goal, not a half patch work of blocking VPN users. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] CosmicTurtle0@lemmy.dbzer0.com 45 points 2 years ago (1 child) Pornhub. They have the technology and many of the features in place. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] EngineerGaming@feddit.nl 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Now if only you could hide the pornographic stuff to not accidentally see disgusting nudity. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Crashumbc@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) There's nothing "disgusting" about nudity. You should shake off those preconceived cultural biases, you'll be a better person. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] EngineerGaming@feddit.nl 1 point 2 years ago I don't feel anything abut nudity being posted somewhere and people enjoying it... I just don't want to see it myself because it's disgusting for me) permalink fedilink source parent
[–] EngineerGaming@feddit.nl 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Now if only you could hide the pornographic stuff to not accidentally see disgusting nudity. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Crashumbc@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) There's nothing "disgusting" about nudity. You should shake off those preconceived cultural biases, you'll be a better person. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] EngineerGaming@feddit.nl 1 point 2 years ago I don't feel anything abut nudity being posted somewhere and people enjoying it... I just don't want to see it myself because it's disgusting for me) permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Crashumbc@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) There's nothing "disgusting" about nudity. You should shake off those preconceived cultural biases, you'll be a better person. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] EngineerGaming@feddit.nl 1 point 2 years ago I don't feel anything abut nudity being posted somewhere and people enjoying it... I just don't want to see it myself because it's disgusting for me) permalink fedilink source parent
[–] EngineerGaming@feddit.nl 1 point 2 years ago I don't feel anything abut nudity being posted somewhere and people enjoying it... I just don't want to see it myself because it's disgusting for me) permalink fedilink source parent
[–] shortwavesurfer@lemmy.zip 12 points 2 years ago I agree. We just haven't gotten to the point quite yet. Where the creators revolt. But that stage should appear somewhat shortly. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] pathief@lemmy.world 12 points 2 years ago It's a gigantic money sink, it's going to be extremely hard to come up with a profitable (or break even) alternative. permalink fedilink source parent
[+] Scolding7300@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (2 children) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] skvlp@lemm.ee 8 points 2 years ago (1 child) I’ve considered Nebula a few times. That could absolutely be the alternative I’m looking for if they keep adding creators and topics and variety. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Scolding7300@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (3 children) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] toastal@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago None of the creators I follow have LiberaPay or crypto as an option either. I don’t want to pay on a proprietary platform. permalink fedilink source parent [–] skvlp@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Thanks for doing the legwork, I appreciate the initiative :) I’m guessing that I’ll end up with a Nebula subscription, I just haven’t pulled the trigger yet. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Scolding7300@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] skvlp@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago Thanks for the offer, but I’ll support them from day one when I decide to subscribe :) I already know that several creators on Nebula make good content. permalink fedilink source parent [–] shneancy@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago I think patreon recently add an option for creators to make a free tier. Which on one hand could work, but on the other - we'd be constantly bombarded with "to see this video upgrade to the $10 or more tier" which would personally bum me out permalink fedilink source parent [–] bleistift2@sopuli.xyz 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP $300 I’m inclined to buy that just because it exists. I hate subscription services so, so much! This is the best option if you think you’ll use Nebula for more than 5 years. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Scolding7300@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago* (last edited 7 months ago) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent
[–] skvlp@lemm.ee 8 points 2 years ago (1 child) I’ve considered Nebula a few times. That could absolutely be the alternative I’m looking for if they keep adding creators and topics and variety. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Scolding7300@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (3 children) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] toastal@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago None of the creators I follow have LiberaPay or crypto as an option either. I don’t want to pay on a proprietary platform. permalink fedilink source parent [–] skvlp@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Thanks for doing the legwork, I appreciate the initiative :) I’m guessing that I’ll end up with a Nebula subscription, I just haven’t pulled the trigger yet. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Scolding7300@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] skvlp@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago Thanks for the offer, but I’ll support them from day one when I decide to subscribe :) I already know that several creators on Nebula make good content. permalink fedilink source parent [–] shneancy@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago I think patreon recently add an option for creators to make a free tier. Which on one hand could work, but on the other - we'd be constantly bombarded with "to see this video upgrade to the $10 or more tier" which would personally bum me out permalink fedilink source parent
[+] Scolding7300@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (3 children) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] toastal@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago None of the creators I follow have LiberaPay or crypto as an option either. I don’t want to pay on a proprietary platform. permalink fedilink source parent [–] skvlp@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Thanks for doing the legwork, I appreciate the initiative :) I’m guessing that I’ll end up with a Nebula subscription, I just haven’t pulled the trigger yet. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Scolding7300@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] skvlp@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago Thanks for the offer, but I’ll support them from day one when I decide to subscribe :) I already know that several creators on Nebula make good content. permalink fedilink source parent [–] shneancy@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago I think patreon recently add an option for creators to make a free tier. Which on one hand could work, but on the other - we'd be constantly bombarded with "to see this video upgrade to the $10 or more tier" which would personally bum me out permalink fedilink source parent
[–] toastal@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago None of the creators I follow have LiberaPay or crypto as an option either. I don’t want to pay on a proprietary platform. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] skvlp@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Thanks for doing the legwork, I appreciate the initiative :) I’m guessing that I’ll end up with a Nebula subscription, I just haven’t pulled the trigger yet. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Scolding7300@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] skvlp@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago Thanks for the offer, but I’ll support them from day one when I decide to subscribe :) I already know that several creators on Nebula make good content. permalink fedilink source parent
[+] Scolding7300@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] skvlp@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago Thanks for the offer, but I’ll support them from day one when I decide to subscribe :) I already know that several creators on Nebula make good content. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] skvlp@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago Thanks for the offer, but I’ll support them from day one when I decide to subscribe :) I already know that several creators on Nebula make good content. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] shneancy@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago I think patreon recently add an option for creators to make a free tier. Which on one hand could work, but on the other - we'd be constantly bombarded with "to see this video upgrade to the $10 or more tier" which would personally bum me out permalink fedilink source parent
[–] bleistift2@sopuli.xyz 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP $300 I’m inclined to buy that just because it exists. I hate subscription services so, so much! This is the best option if you think you’ll use Nebula for more than 5 years. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Scolding7300@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago* (last edited 7 months ago) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent
[+] Scolding7300@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago* (last edited 7 months ago) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent
[+] hobbsc@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 10 months ago) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Peffse@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (2 children) Youtube does a ton of evil stuff, but this one is more tame. I suspect the VPN was used to bot and got banned, so the sign-in is required to better target where the traffic is allowed to go, instead of blanket banning everybody using the service. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] kbal@fedia.io 10 points 2 years ago (1 child) I suspect the VPN was used to bot There are plenty of sources, including even in this thread, indicating that that this is not the problem. Quit making excuses for them. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Peffse@lemmy.world -4 points 2 years ago (1 child) uhhh... what? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] kbal@fedia.io -2 points 2 years ago (1 child) It's not just you. I'm tired of the whole team of people who are always standing by to bring out similar excuses any time someone decides that in their quest to stop invidious from existing — or whatever google is actually aiming at — it's acceptable to just mass-block all the VPN users as collateral damage. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Peffse@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 child) It's not an excuse though. It's right there in the error message. Where are people getting the impression I think google is some kind of saint who can do no wrong? I don't even see the "proof" that is being used to say I'm coming to google's defense. Just a few anecdotal theories... just like I provided. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] kbal@fedia.io -6 points 2 years ago (1 child) Ah, so it's not you coming up with the stupid excuse that they have legit reasons to think the user might be a nefarious "bot", you're just passing along the stupid excuse as you interpret it from the meaningless message direct from Google. That explains where you got the idea that "viewbots" had anything to do with it, I guess. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Peffse@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yikes. I'm here for a civil discussion, so if you don't want to discuss this with me and instead just want to attack me because you think I'm on the opposing team... well, I guess that's what the block list is for. I wish you luck in life. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] kbal@fedia.io 0 points 2 years ago This helps protect our community. permalink fedilink source parent [–] umami_wasbi@lemmy.ml 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) So what they can bot with VPN without signing in? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Peffse@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Bot can automate views. It's why Youtube keeps trying to move towards "engagement". Comments, likes, etc, all require an account, which is an extra hurdle for bots. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] umami_wasbi@lemmy.ml 1 point 2 years ago Then I will they just doing half the work. They can just get the site account walled for that goal, not a half patch work of blocking VPN users. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] kbal@fedia.io 10 points 2 years ago (1 child) I suspect the VPN was used to bot There are plenty of sources, including even in this thread, indicating that that this is not the problem. Quit making excuses for them. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Peffse@lemmy.world -4 points 2 years ago (1 child) uhhh... what? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] kbal@fedia.io -2 points 2 years ago (1 child) It's not just you. I'm tired of the whole team of people who are always standing by to bring out similar excuses any time someone decides that in their quest to stop invidious from existing — or whatever google is actually aiming at — it's acceptable to just mass-block all the VPN users as collateral damage. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Peffse@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 child) It's not an excuse though. It's right there in the error message. Where are people getting the impression I think google is some kind of saint who can do no wrong? I don't even see the "proof" that is being used to say I'm coming to google's defense. Just a few anecdotal theories... just like I provided. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] kbal@fedia.io -6 points 2 years ago (1 child) Ah, so it's not you coming up with the stupid excuse that they have legit reasons to think the user might be a nefarious "bot", you're just passing along the stupid excuse as you interpret it from the meaningless message direct from Google. That explains where you got the idea that "viewbots" had anything to do with it, I guess. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Peffse@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yikes. I'm here for a civil discussion, so if you don't want to discuss this with me and instead just want to attack me because you think I'm on the opposing team... well, I guess that's what the block list is for. I wish you luck in life. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] kbal@fedia.io 0 points 2 years ago This helps protect our community. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Peffse@lemmy.world -4 points 2 years ago (1 child) uhhh... what? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] kbal@fedia.io -2 points 2 years ago (1 child) It's not just you. I'm tired of the whole team of people who are always standing by to bring out similar excuses any time someone decides that in their quest to stop invidious from existing — or whatever google is actually aiming at — it's acceptable to just mass-block all the VPN users as collateral damage. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Peffse@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 child) It's not an excuse though. It's right there in the error message. Where are people getting the impression I think google is some kind of saint who can do no wrong? I don't even see the "proof" that is being used to say I'm coming to google's defense. Just a few anecdotal theories... just like I provided. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] kbal@fedia.io -6 points 2 years ago (1 child) Ah, so it's not you coming up with the stupid excuse that they have legit reasons to think the user might be a nefarious "bot", you're just passing along the stupid excuse as you interpret it from the meaningless message direct from Google. That explains where you got the idea that "viewbots" had anything to do with it, I guess. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Peffse@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yikes. I'm here for a civil discussion, so if you don't want to discuss this with me and instead just want to attack me because you think I'm on the opposing team... well, I guess that's what the block list is for. I wish you luck in life. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] kbal@fedia.io 0 points 2 years ago This helps protect our community. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] kbal@fedia.io -2 points 2 years ago (1 child) It's not just you. I'm tired of the whole team of people who are always standing by to bring out similar excuses any time someone decides that in their quest to stop invidious from existing — or whatever google is actually aiming at — it's acceptable to just mass-block all the VPN users as collateral damage. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Peffse@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 child) It's not an excuse though. It's right there in the error message. Where are people getting the impression I think google is some kind of saint who can do no wrong? I don't even see the "proof" that is being used to say I'm coming to google's defense. Just a few anecdotal theories... just like I provided. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] kbal@fedia.io -6 points 2 years ago (1 child) Ah, so it's not you coming up with the stupid excuse that they have legit reasons to think the user might be a nefarious "bot", you're just passing along the stupid excuse as you interpret it from the meaningless message direct from Google. That explains where you got the idea that "viewbots" had anything to do with it, I guess. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Peffse@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yikes. I'm here for a civil discussion, so if you don't want to discuss this with me and instead just want to attack me because you think I'm on the opposing team... well, I guess that's what the block list is for. I wish you luck in life. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] kbal@fedia.io 0 points 2 years ago This helps protect our community. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Peffse@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 child) It's not an excuse though. It's right there in the error message. Where are people getting the impression I think google is some kind of saint who can do no wrong? I don't even see the "proof" that is being used to say I'm coming to google's defense. Just a few anecdotal theories... just like I provided. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] kbal@fedia.io -6 points 2 years ago (1 child) Ah, so it's not you coming up with the stupid excuse that they have legit reasons to think the user might be a nefarious "bot", you're just passing along the stupid excuse as you interpret it from the meaningless message direct from Google. That explains where you got the idea that "viewbots" had anything to do with it, I guess. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Peffse@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yikes. I'm here for a civil discussion, so if you don't want to discuss this with me and instead just want to attack me because you think I'm on the opposing team... well, I guess that's what the block list is for. I wish you luck in life. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] kbal@fedia.io 0 points 2 years ago This helps protect our community. permalink fedilink source parent
[+] kbal@fedia.io -6 points 2 years ago (1 child) Ah, so it's not you coming up with the stupid excuse that they have legit reasons to think the user might be a nefarious "bot", you're just passing along the stupid excuse as you interpret it from the meaningless message direct from Google. That explains where you got the idea that "viewbots" had anything to do with it, I guess. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Peffse@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yikes. I'm here for a civil discussion, so if you don't want to discuss this with me and instead just want to attack me because you think I'm on the opposing team... well, I guess that's what the block list is for. I wish you luck in life. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] kbal@fedia.io 0 points 2 years ago This helps protect our community. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Peffse@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yikes. I'm here for a civil discussion, so if you don't want to discuss this with me and instead just want to attack me because you think I'm on the opposing team... well, I guess that's what the block list is for. I wish you luck in life. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] kbal@fedia.io 0 points 2 years ago This helps protect our community. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] kbal@fedia.io 0 points 2 years ago This helps protect our community. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] umami_wasbi@lemmy.ml 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) So what they can bot with VPN without signing in? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Peffse@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Bot can automate views. It's why Youtube keeps trying to move towards "engagement". Comments, likes, etc, all require an account, which is an extra hurdle for bots. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] umami_wasbi@lemmy.ml 1 point 2 years ago Then I will they just doing half the work. They can just get the site account walled for that goal, not a half patch work of blocking VPN users. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Peffse@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Bot can automate views. It's why Youtube keeps trying to move towards "engagement". Comments, likes, etc, all require an account, which is an extra hurdle for bots. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] umami_wasbi@lemmy.ml 1 point 2 years ago Then I will they just doing half the work. They can just get the site account walled for that goal, not a half patch work of blocking VPN users. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] umami_wasbi@lemmy.ml 1 point 2 years ago Then I will they just doing half the work. They can just get the site account walled for that goal, not a half patch work of blocking VPN users. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] sheogorath@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (2 children) I go the other way. My youtube account is used across my family. My recommendation is a fucking mess. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] TranquilTurbulence@lemmy.zip 7 points 2 years ago So, the home page includes Peppa pig videos alongside with gruesome skateboarding accident compilations. Something for everyone! permalink fedilink source parent [–] BoxOfFeet@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago My wife and I have our own. We use hers for the kid and mine for the dog. So, hers is beauty gurus and baby shark, and mine is Sarah Boone coverage, old computers, and 10 hour videos of squirrels. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] TranquilTurbulence@lemmy.zip 7 points 2 years ago So, the home page includes Peppa pig videos alongside with gruesome skateboarding accident compilations. Something for everyone! permalink fedilink source parent
[–] BoxOfFeet@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago My wife and I have our own. We use hers for the kid and mine for the dog. So, hers is beauty gurus and baby shark, and mine is Sarah Boone coverage, old computers, and 10 hour videos of squirrels. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] circuscritic@lemmy.ca -1 points 2 years ago You're on Android use NewPipe and it's forks, personally I prefer Tubular and PipePipe. Periodically YouTube will break, but both of those forks, as well as new pipe prime, update fairly quickly. GrayJay it's interesting. It has different feel and feature set than newpipe, but it's worth using. I will say I get more login errors with GrayJay, but closing the app and reopening it resolves it. All the piped apps will be in f-droid/droidify, you can download GrayJay directly, or just scan the QR to add the repo to a FOSS repo manager. permalink fedilink source parent
