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YouTube isn't happy you're using ad blockers — and it's doing something about it (mashable.com)
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YouTube isn't happy you're using ad blockers — and it's doing something about it::undefined

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[–] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I would consider turning my ad blocker down or off if:

  1. Ads got less annoying. Many ads are profoundly obnoxious.
  2. Ads got shorter. I really don't need your bizarre little comedy skit; some of my favorite ads are just "Hey Burger King is selling a burger with onion rings and barbecue sauce on it. You should be able to sell me a cheeseburger in ten seconds.
  3. Ads got less repetitive. I have blacklisted so many products and companies because of overly repeated ads. I will not forgive Dr. Squatch for reminding me every minute that I'm not a dish, I'm a maaan.
  4. Youtubers form a union and begin collective bargaining with Alphabet the way the record labels do.
  5. Political and pharmaceutical ads are outright banned from all forms of broadcast. I absolutely will not ask my doctor about maximum strength shitabrick, and if I wanted to be lied to I'd ask my mother how I look.
[–] AlexWIWA@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

Agreed. Granted I've had premium since like 2015 so I guess this is a non issue for me.

None the less, you're correct. Midroll ads on a ten minute video is absolute bull shit.

[–] 1847953620@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Your mother's pretty honest about how I look

[–] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

Yeah she's pretty brutal with the folks she doesn't give a shit about.