[gavinhoward]

Yes, absolutely.

But this is intentional avoidance on my part. I don't want Google to ban my Google account because I use an adblocker on YouTube.

[Euphorbium]

I browse on my account, copy the link and then jump to another browser with integrated adblocker to watch. This small step limits the addiction.

[skytbest]

Has that been happening?

[gavinhoward]

I don't think so, but I don't want to risk it in case it does start happening.

[whatwhaaaaat]

Sounds like it’s time to start diversifying. How is it acceptable that one company could have that sort of control over you?

[gavinhoward]

I am diversifying. But I'm still trying to mitigate the risk on this end too.

Besides, I waste less time now.

[throwaway318]

If you're that worried about that, it might be time to mitigate the risk anyhow and move from Google as a single critical dependence.

[gavinhoward]

I am. My email is with someone else, and I am trying to move everything else.