Technology@beehaw.orgEnglish • 2 years ago

YouTube tests blocking videos unless you disable ad blockers

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YouTube tests blocking videos unless you disable ad blockers

www.bleepingcomputer.com

Technology@beehaw.orgEnglish • 2 years ago

cross-posted to:
technology@lemmy.ml

YouTube is running an experiment asking some users to disable their ad blockers or pay for a premium subscription, or they will not be allowed to watch videos.

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That’s funny, I’m testing YouTube alternatives.
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  Suggestions?
  
  My issue is that the content creators i watch probably arnt going to leave… and im sure ad blocks will find a way around it after a month or so
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