> At the same time, YouTube videos are getting longer... That may be a consequence of the monetization algorithm. It allows more time for ads. The format of t

> At the same time, YouTube videos are getting longer... That may be a consequence of the monetization algorithm. It allows more time for ads. The format of too many Youtube videos now is - Useless intro - Long recap of historical info to allow space for ads - Actual new content - Filler - Conclusion Those are the ones that aren't just some neckbeard with earphones and a big microphone.