The two worst things that ever happened to YouTube were monetized content and Google buying it. It hasn't even been very fun to browse YouTube since like 2010.
I agree. There are far too many people with the "if I'm not doing anything wrong, then what have I to hide?" mindset. I've seen people unironically say that all Tor users must be engaging in illegal activity, and I don't think it occurs to them that in many parts of the world, freely accessing information is an illegal activity, and by adopting this mindset we're empowering that type of state.
Lmao this is so unhinged and dramatic. Kirpans are generally dull-bladed and less threatening than a sharp pen or pencil. The only religion I see public officials rolling over for is Christianity.
Edit: Also, just change "causing" to "presenting" in my last comment, if you prefer. Either way, it serves to highlight your own folly.
TIL that adhering to the court's own policy is "causing a problem." Sure, let's just let officials make up rules on the fly instead of applying their own policies fairly. Surely that won't cause any further problems.
It's actually an important part of their religious and cultural practices, and according to the article it appears that this man did follow the restrictions placed on these ceremonial blades by the court, so he should not have been denied entry.
It's their choice, and I would simply not use YouTube. Access to YouTube specifically is not very concerning to me.
But if they try to normalize this or even attempt to influence legislators that adblockers should be restricted in any way by law, then I would be concerned, and for this reason I think it's important to articulate right now that there is nothing inherently wrong or unethical about using an adblocker.
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I miss that so much!