Same here. YouTube was my TV. But it wasn't the ads (I don't get any and don't get blocked). It's the trashy content it pushes me which I don't even watch. So my startpage is full of garbage that doesn't inspire me. Thanks Google!
Killing recommendations goes 99% of the way there. There's a nice plugin for your favorite browser that does this.
Alls hands meeting called to brainstorm ways to recoupe the $0 in revenue they’re losing.