Can we please stop suggesting apps and extensions to circumvent these ads?

They offer a paid service, exactly what people on HN wanted. You are stealing from creators here.

Most creators make peanuts from these ads that Google insert everywhere. The real value is in sponsorships that I actually watch because it's part of the content.

I don't feel the need to pay 10$/month to watch LinusTechTips which is itself 20 minutes long advertisements for PC parts, sponsored by their respective manufacturers.

This whole thread is about google making $40B. They don't need your money. Keep it and give it to somebody who does.

I think you read the comment you're replying to incorrectly.

You are stealing from creators here

I don't want to avoid ads entirely - I still want to support creators and the success of the platform. It just seems as if the length, number, and frequency of ads has been ratcheted up to 200% lately.

Props to you for sticking to your principles. For what it is worth, I only started using it after the increase in ads.