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[–] SuperSaiyanSwag@lemmy.zip 5 points 10 months ago (2 children)

You’re right, just checked out YouTube without my add-on. So weird on why they even keep it.

[–] Indigaming6431@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

It still affects engagement statistics/algorithmic suggestions, and video posters can still see them to help gauge what content is liked or not. It's just hidden from viewers.

[–] TunaLobster@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

We can't see it, but creators and anyone they want to share data with (advertisers) can see it.