[yupyupyups]

Maybe because they don't know any better.

[lifthrasiir]

Of course, but how would you convince them to switch? Not just your friends, but as a whole.

[yupyupyups]

You could suggest installing Firefox next to Chrome and install uBlock Origin on it. Open YouTube and show them that there are zero ads. They will likely see a contrast.

[computerfriend]

If only they could see ads for ad blockers.