It's crazy to me that apps have this access. This could lead to a lot of embarrassment in the certain settings.
Anyway if I can get it to trigger the unmute I think I'd try the following:
> userscript in Chrome that blocks access to system settings
> userscript that automatically mutes volume when new page is loaded
> (lame GUI way) check system settings in mac for app restrictions
> (super hacky) write a bash script that perpetually mutes volume
This is a bit of a tangent but it's odd you're having this problem since Mac's tend to be pretty locked down with 3rd party permissions. I'm having trouble write now writing a bash script just to toggle the natural scrolling setting on a mouse.
Unfortunately, this behavior is controlled by YouTube, and there’s no direct way to disable it. However, you can:
-Mute System Audio: Keep your device’s audio muted when browsing YouTube. -Ad Blockers: Use browser extensions to block ads entirely, though this may violate YouTube’s terms of service. -Premium Subscription: Subscribe to YouTube Premium to enjoy an ad-free experience.
Of course occasionally it's a brand pretty tough to avoid and then I wonder why they need the Ads anyway...
Hahaha