Using an ad blocker (and not paying for a subscription in the case of YouTube) isn't the "user making their own choices", it's stealing content.
If a creator puts up ads or a paywall, it's because they want to be compensated. You should either respect their wish or simply not view their content.
If a creator puts up ads or a paywall, it's because they want to be compensated. You should either respect their wish or simply not view their content.