[bcrescimanno]

My primary issue with paying for Google services is that, when it comes to Google, I am the product being sold. I honestly haven't looked into YouTube Premium despite consuming a fair amount of YouTube content because I don't strongly feel it will change the dynamic with Google: they will still take my viewing data on YouTube and package that to sell me to advertisers in other avenues.

So now, yes, I get a better YouTube experience by removing ads on my mobile device; but, I'm now paying Google money so they can make money off my viewing habits.