The traditional square stop-button has been disappearing from media players across the board.
This seems like a deliberate trend; a subtle tactic to keep you "captive" - don't present the user with any obvious option to stop watching and they will be less likely to think to.
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HBO
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Youtube
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mindplaydk
December 30, 2020
Adalytics alleges that YouTube appears to set long-lasting cookies specifically for users who are watching videos labeled "for kids." It also suggested that serves “targeted ads on YouTube videos that are clearly labeled as 'for kids.'"
Youtube
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Thomas Claburn
August 18, 2023
You can choose to turn on your watch history to get recommended videos, or stick with a simpler home page.
Youtube
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Gael Fashingbauer Cooper
August 9, 2023