I'm pretty sure there are a few ways to do this: try inspecting the html of the page, you can find an xml url there. There used to be an 'export to rss' option buried somewhere in the sidebar, don't remember if that still works. On mobile so can't verify.

In regards to algorithmic hooks (nice shorthand, I'm borrowing that), there are various extensions available on the major browsers which block comments, the sidebar, videos loading in the player at the end of the video, etc.

I am finally quite happy with my defence kit, I should write about it somewhere. /r/nosurf has plenty of tips anyway.