This very useful user script for Tampermonkey, will redirect a Youtube #shorts page to a proper Youtube video page, This makes Youtube shorts more usable and at the same time preserves the functionality of the Youtube site.
To block the Youtube shorts section if you do not like it, use this uBlock Origin filter.
##.ytd-rich-section-renderer.style-scope > .ytd-rich-shelf-renderer.style-scope |
YouTube shorts are fascinating, but not everyone likes them. It is an exciting method to share helpful short clips taken with a smartphone. But if they offend you then you may easily hide them with the filter.