Which browser are you using? This seems to work in Firefox:
Tools -> Options -> Privacy
Then next to the “Accept cookies from site” text click Exceptions, add youtube.com and set it to blocked.
Now I’m logged in to Gmail but not logged in to Youtube. Of course this means you won’t be able to log in to Youtube even if you want, but if you never do that then that shouldn’t be a problem.
I’m sure there’s something similar for other browsers.
It was a bit hidden in Chrome, but found it:
Settings -> Advanced (bottom of the page) -> Privacy: Content settings button -> Cookies: Manage exceptions button
cool…i was just trying the thing with the cookies … problem is, i really need the cookies, because I am watching a lot , and i need to know what i watched, and my subscriptions and what not …
untill something better comes around I have a crappy workaround!
you have to have a google+ account to use google services. even if you never use it… even if you turn off all the functions etc… they don’t care… you still will have a google+ account. it’s their main source of tracking. everything done on google when you’re signed in goes through google+. it’s how they gather more information.
it’s a load of crap. i deleted most of my google related services and sooner or later i’ll delete my youtube videos and other gmail account. just for spite.