The problem is a behavioural one, not a technological one. Youtubedl is a great technological solution, but does nothing to nullify Google's desire to fight it

The problem is a behavioural one, not a technological one. Youtubedl is a great technological solution, but does nothing to nullify Google's desire to fight it and enshitten the internet. If every download was accompanied by a request to the uploader to also upload their video to peer tube or sth (and also consider different funding streams), Google would not only NOT present such obstacles to their users, but they'd bend over backwards trying to improve the experience to prevent losing their viewership to open solutions. (Well, that and they'd try some shitty legalese on top and lobby for laws against double uploads, no doubt)