Hello, while I use frontends where possible in place of the original websites/apps I do find it interesting that some of them, mostly referring to the Youtube ones still allow you to login normally? I understand this is to bypass blocks and that in theory the frontend still tries to limit what it sends back to Google but in practice how does this work without killing the privacy aspect?
which frontend allows that?
as I know piped and invidious have their own account system, and by following their attempts to regain access to youtube content I would think that if they allowed login with a google account, that would place the account in danger of getting blocked for good
I’d say there’s a darn good point if Meta doesn’t want you to use one.
There used to be a great frontend for Instagram that was sued and forced to cease development when all it allowed you to do is browse Instagram on an account in this private frontend app.
EDIT: here it is https://austinhuang.me/barinsta.html
Hmmm yea if they still bother going after such a frontend then they likely lose something anyway, didn’t know about this. Thanks
You already signed up for the service and agreed to all manner of things.
Feels to me like your in a mask with your name tag still on.
The frontends provide other benefits on top of just privacy - e.g. invidious lets you watch youtube videos without javascript, download videos directly on some instances, etc.
