The way I got out was to stop using the recommendation page and the subscription feed first - if I can't remember the channel exists I probably won't miss watch

The way I got out was to stop using the recommendation page and the subscription feed first - if I can't remember the channel exists I probably won't miss watching it. (also your friends will remind you of some channels by sending you the video link and trying to discuss it) I used ublock origin to block all images from youtube so I have to read the title instead of getting baited by a flashy thumbnail. About 5 years later and I barely watch any video that isn't sent to me.