I want to support content creators. I do. But the system is stupid, and I'm not going to play along.
I'm ok with seeing ads. What I am NOT ok with is being shown misleading or dangerous advertisements that spread malware or misinformation. If YouTube wants me to watch their ads, they need to regulate them. My little brother was watching a video on his tablet today, and up popped an ad for... electromagnetically insulated beanies to protect one's head from the dangers of 5G. My brother is 8.
These ads are dangerous and are spreading misinformation to the public, including impressionable kids. What's next, anti-vax ads? Jeez. I'm getting AdBlock for everyone in my house, no regrets.
Edit 1: The problem is bigger than youtube, it's just the example I am using here because of that little anecdote. Google doesn't regulate their ads much, and they serve ads with misinformation, scams, and malware. Other companies are even worse. I believe that using AdBlock is about more than convenience, it's an important part of internet safety! Change my view :)