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YouTube tests blocking videos unless you disable ad blockers

3 years ago by Talos to c/technology

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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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Richardisaguy 13 points 3 years ago

Yeah, good luck making me watch ads trough newpipe

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hugz 6 points 3 years ago

The great thing about using free open-source software is the immunity from corporate shenanigans.

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datendefekt 6 points 3 years ago

Well, all the open-source Reddit clients are pretty drastically affected by Reddit's shenanigans.

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PureTryOut 3 points 3 years ago

Newpipe or even better, LibreTube, for even more privacy (and included sponsorblock!).

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petriborg 3 points 3 years ago

Damn straight - they can take my NewPipe from my cold dead hands :-)

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interdimensionalmeme 4 points 3 years ago

Alphabet killbots have been dispatched to your location. Remember to enable sponsorblock in the settings.

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SuperHumanNot 0 points 3 years ago

YouTube demands NewPipe to pay $1b...

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