i'm going to take a different view on this.

"restricted mode" basically means "religious right mode". it's a service that is explicitly designed for a combination of ultra-conservative parents and grouchy old people. this is what they want, and i'm not exactly of the view that i need to cram myself down their throats.

but, conversely, why can't i get an anti-religion filter? and, don't think this isn't an issue.

i've actually installed a plugin called "hide unwanted results" because i got pissed off about "answers from genesis" showing up when i searched for evolution information, or climate denial bullshit clogging my results when i search for climate change info. and, searching for lesser known band names can produce horrific results. the plugin lets me block entire websites altogether, and it's truly a godsend.

i'm sorry, but there is simply no scenario at all when i want answers from genesis in my search results. never. ever. it's not in my hosts file or anything, i can access the site. but, i don't want the christian bullshit. ever....

so, i kind of see where they're coming from. there's shit i just don't want to see, too; i just wish they'd let me block the religious bullshit, which is what really pisses me off the worst. perhaps they could open up the filter to something user-customizable...

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/mar/20/lgbt-community-anger-over-youtube-restrictions-which-make-their-videos-invisible