Youtube blocked

[SeUbHS 3]

For the last several weeks: the frequency of youtube asking me to sign in to prove I'm not a bot has increased dramatically.

And now in the last 24 hours: youtube asks me to sign in for every single IP I've tried (and I've tried a couple dozen across the US and a few on Canada, Japan, and etc). I get lucky and can watch a few videos on an IP sometimes, but then youtube will start asking me to sign in like half an hour later.

I'm using eddie 2.24.6 deb package for linux. I tried a fresh install of the eddie client inside of a virtual machine as well but same results. I can view videos just fine without the VPN.

What the hell is going on?

[monstrocity 37]

It's Google and their re-captcha response to bots. You need to use a YouTube front-end, like Invidious or Piped. This instance is working for me currently, but it may not work for long. possible workaround

[SeUbHS 3]

Yeah, that instance already stopped working within a day. Is youtube presenting recaptchas across the board to all VPNs now? If not, I may switch VPN providers. I never used to have these issues with youtube.

[SurprisedItWorks 51]

I'm hitting the sudden youtube login demands as well, though it does vary server to server.  Many US servers trigger login demands every time now, but a few seldom or never seem to.

[monstrocity 37]

The front-end instance I posted earlier has a free sign-up, no email address required. Any random username / password will do. Then, complete a simple captcha related to analog time, and you're good for the session. It's not perfect but it's better than continuously hunting for serviceable Piped instances (or other front-end options that may or may not work).
It appears likely Google has begun targeting VPN IP addresses and forcing logins; I doubt this issue is exclusive to Air servers.

[LightlySalted 1]

Problems also happening on Freetube which was updated yesterday because of these issues.
Works without a VPN but throws a tantrum with multiple errors when connected to a VPN.
It appears Google has been on the attack for some time now.