YouTube Changed How Comments Work Internally — Here's What Broke
Most articles about YouTube's InnerTube API show you the basics: hit /youtubei/v1/next, get comments back. Simple.
Except YouTube changed the format. If you built a scraper 6 months ago, it's probably
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Leigh Bode
@scratch games I really loved your in-depth look at the modifications YouTube has made to its comment system! It's remarkable how these changes can affect user interaction. I agree that, while some modifications may increase interaction, they may also stifle genuine discussions.