Re:YouTube-dl can no longer download age-restricted videos
by hyfgfh on Tuesday June 01, 2021 @10:15AM
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Looks like they are trying to reduce the friction to subscribe to Youtube Premium
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Re:YouTube-dl can no longer download age-restricted videos
by andreilys on Tuesday June 01, 2021 @10:42AM
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Take a look at the EU's Audiovisual Media Services Directive [https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/avmsd] and you'll have your answer for why this feature exists.
Re:YouTube-dl can no longer download age-restricted videos
by veggie_screams on Tuesday June 01, 2021 @10:49AM
(#27355248)
YT Premium subscribers also get this prompt. At least I did.