That would be a fine argument of Google did not own the long-form general topic diy online video space. Since they do and there are no alternatives they can suck it until they (if ever) improve their business practices.

The alternatives are to not watch it, watch it under their terms, or do something you’re not supposed to do because you’ve convinced yourself that you’re right.

I’m under no obligation to watch ads and may filter network traffic onto my network however I deem fit.

Whatever makes you feel good about yourself.