Hi~
So, as a general guideline (it has been stipulated properly in some threads in the past), we ask that when quoting posts with media that you take some steps to remove the embed proper. This is to help accessibility for others, as too many on a single page can cause problems (apparently it's around the 5 mark).
It's not some harshly acted upon rule. It's just playing a small part in keeping things nice and clean.
A moderator asking you to take small and simple steps to ensure accessibility for others, in a courteous manner, is not being a control freak. Yes, ideally forum software would do that for us (sigh).
You could just leave all your food packaging rubbish and scraps at a table at McDonalds (or something) for [a minimum wage] staff to clear up, and in the meantime it be a hindrance to others if it's busy, or you could do the "helpful" thing and place your own rubbish in the bins nearby.
Anyway, have a nice day, you're all PRETTY FABULOUS. (inb4 really obvious rule breaks since I started writing this post pls heaven save me).