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Re:YouTube doesn't want to take down scam ads by bambax on Tuesday December 12, 2023 @04:56PM (#38619223)
> Being addictive doesn't mean that that literally everyone who uses it will become addicted

Not everyone, sure, but a majority. People can get addicted to anything; yet we don't just call any activity addictive -- only those where most people have a hard time controlling their behavior.

I don't think watching youtube qualifies (not just being on your phone, or watching tv).

Re:YouTube doesn't want to take down scam ads by swid on Tuesday December 12, 2023 @11:03PM (#38622505)
YouTube is probably more addictive than gambling, and it’s pretty clear and accepted some minority of people get addicted to that.