> It is just an intermediary to content that I would enjoy if it was published on any other website. Then go to those other websites. This argument is akin to

> It is just an intermediary to content that I would enjoy if it was published on any other website. Then go to those other websites. This argument is akin to saying that I will disregard any FOSS license terms of any code posted to GitHub, because I hate Microsoft. > And then, it is not like paying and ad block are mutually exclusive. Content creators get a bigger cut from subscriber views, than from ad-supported views. So you are absolutely shortchanging the people who create content for you on YouTube. > needs to make money off the backs of people whose work I like I create videos and I choose YouTube to distribute them. So do many others... It's definitely not your call where to post my or their videos. And spare me the "I'm actually doing this for them", when you're actively trying to stop their ability to earn money through ads.