Supreme Court rules to uphold TikTok ban, setting stage for shutdown

Re:Supreme Court rules to uphold TikTok ban, setting stage f... by cyberlurker on Saturday January 18, 2025 @12:52AM (#42746192)

Wrong. YouTube shorts ruined the app for me. No way to disable them.

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Re:Supreme Court rules to uphold TikTok ban, setting stage f... by theshrike79 on Saturday January 18, 2025 @01:24AM (#42746318)

Not even with parental controls.

I'm kinda OK with my kids using Youtube, but I don't want them getting sucked into the infinite pool of shit that is Shorts. But I can't block it even with parental controls.

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Re:Supreme Court rules to uphold TikTok ban, setting stage f... by drewnoakes on Saturday January 18, 2025 @03:51AM (#42746878)

There are browser extensions that block shorts. You can also block all algorithmic suggestions. I uninstalled the YouTube app ages ago and wish I'd done it sooner.

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Re:Supreme Court rules to uphold TikTok ban, setting stage f... by freehorse on Saturday January 18, 2025 @05:03AM (#42747214)

yeah enhancer for youtube was a lifesaver

another reason i hate internet becoming predominantly app-mediated.

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Re:Supreme Court rules to uphold TikTok ban, setting stage f... by eleveriven on Saturday January 18, 2025 @05:03AM (#42747216)

I uninstalled the YouTube app too! Without the app, it’s easier to use YouTube more intentionally

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Re:Supreme Court rules to uphold TikTok ban, setting stage f... by Andrex on Saturday January 18, 2025 @08:52AM (#42748307)

How feasible is YouTube Kids? Honest question.

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Re:Supreme Court rules to uphold TikTok ban, setting stage f... by Aerbil313 on Wednesday January 22, 2025 @05:22AM (#42791217)

I have set up YT Kids account for a young relative and manually approved many channels and hundreds of videos. This is one way you can block Shorts, with the added benefit it’s no longer an infinite feed.

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Re:Supreme Court rules to uphold TikTok ban, setting stage f... by broodbucket on Saturday January 18, 2025 @05:22AM (#42747290)

ReVanced on Android lets you remove shorts from the app.

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Re:Supreme Court rules to uphold TikTok ban, setting stage f... by pxc on Tuesday January 21, 2025 @12:51PM (#42783125)

NewPipe and Tubular also lack the continuous video feed feature, so you can watch Shorts if someone sends you a link, but they're just like regular videos.

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