348
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by mr_right@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com

wow just wow while i can't say i didn't see this one coming but it always amazes me where greed could lead someone

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[-] prtm@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

To everyone who is saying they use adblock and haven't seen this yet: YouTube probably rolled this out to a smaller percentage of users first. It allows them to understand how this change impacts user behaviour, e.g. how many users comply and disable their adblocker, how many more users close YouTube than usual etc. Most tech companies do this type of analysis before releasing a high impact change to all users.

[-] abbadon420@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

I do close youtbe much quicker than I used to. I can watch one video and rhan I'm done. The next video starts with a full minte of ads and I'm out. I know there's stuff like ReVanced, but I keep wondering wether it's all worth it.

[-] ididntsayanything@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

For iOS users Vinegar is a nice add-on for Safari that strips out all the ads etc.

load more comments (2 replies)
load more comments (2 replies)
this post was submitted on 01 Jul 2023
348 points (95.3% liked)

Piracy: ꜱᴀɪʟ ᴛʜᴇ ʜɪɢʜ ꜱᴇᴀꜱ

54420 readers
332 users here now

⚓ Dedicated to the discussion of digital piracy, including ethical problems and legal advancements.

Rules • Full Version

1. Posts must be related to the discussion of digital piracy

2. Don't request invites, trade, sell, or self-promote

3. Don't request or link to specific pirated titles, including DMs

4. Don't submit low-quality posts, be entitled, or harass others



Loot, Pillage, & Plunder

📜 c/Piracy Wiki (Community Edition):


💰 Please help cover server costs.

Ko-Fi Liberapay
Ko-fi Liberapay

founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS