It sounds like you know how to debank yourself, but you’re afraid to execute it. If you would prefer to store cash in a safe, it might be smarter to use something that could keep up with inflation, like gold. Cash will become more worthless as time passes.

We’ve all done it. …right?

Oh my, things have changed fast. I wasn’t aware there were other metadata providers. There I go spreading misinformation again.

Spotube doesn’t actually use the Spotify API. They used to use the Spotify API for their music database, but they stopped when they received a cease and desist.

Why is storing resources in the database unusual? I’ve done that my entire career, and I’ve believed it to be a best practice.

I use this for NewPipe as there seems to be no alternative for Linux, and I can sync my subscriptions from my phone which is nice. It works surprisingly well. I also tried RedReader but it doesn’t seem to work.