That doesn’t necessarily mean your IP isn’t being exposed to YT.
If that is something you’re concerned about, you should read the documentation of whichever pipe/front ends and services you use.
stardust@lemmy.ca 3 months ago
Looks like my avoidance of ads is paying off with newpipe and freetube replacing using a signed in YouTube use to watch videos and keep track of my subscriptions.
circuscritic@lemmy.ca 3 months ago
stardust@lemmy.ca 3 months ago
I’m not concerned, but vpn can be used anyways. And it just gives me less incentive to bother using YouTube through official means. I already find the unofficial methods to be superior with adblocking, sponsorblock, background play, and being able to hide sjorts or trends from showing up.
shortwavesurfer@monero.town 3 months ago
I don’t think newpipe will help with this since it still contacts the YouTube servers with your IP address.
stardust@lemmy.ca 3 months ago
Can still use with vpn which means nothing using the YouTube site with vpn. Having an account simplifies the whole process too not even having to rely on IP address.