The act of accessing and viewing content on YouTube without logging into a user account allows individuals to bypass personalization features and maintain a degree of privacy. For example, a user might access YouTube through a web browser in incognito mode to view a specific video without their viewing history being recorded and associated with a profile.
This method offers advantages such as preventing algorithmically curated recommendations based on viewing habits, thus providing a less biased experience. Furthermore, it can be beneficial for users concerned about data collection and tracking. Historically, this practice has become increasingly common as user awareness of online privacy issues has grown.