The best decision YouTube ever did.

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Why would people want this? How else do you find videos to watch?

I am subscribed to over 100 channels, ranging from daily uploads to 1 video every few months. Frankly I don't need more stuff to watch. When I do want to find something new, it's either a recommendation from a friend, something I saw on a different social media, or something I searched for myself deliberately.

This change isn't a good thing, it's Google trying to pressure more people into giving up more data, but the "threat" of them removing their algorithmically recommended content from my feed is not a threat at all, it's a bonus if anything.

I don't watch any YouTube personalities or subscribe to channels. If I'm on YouTube, it's to see a specific music video, informational video, or something linked by a friend

In short, if I'm not specifically looking for a video, I don't need or want one recommended to me.

We can still find content from subscribed channels.