If I read the post correctly, they are making changes to the API, not the website itself, right?

You will still be able to visit the website and download the subtitles you want. You just won't be able to make use of the API without paying for it.

Edit: Nvm they are going to insert ads everywhere

They’ve been injecting ads during credits for like a decade

They're already showing ads... maybe you don't see them because you're using an adblocker.

I completely forgot I had that active haha