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Microblog Memes

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A place to share screenshots of Microblog posts, whether from Mastodon, tumblr, ~~Twitter~~ X, KBin, Threads or elsewhere.

Created as an evolution of White People Twitter and other tweet-capture subreddits.

RULES:

  1. Your post must be a screen capture of a microblog-type post that includes the UI of the site it came from, preferably also including the avatar and username of the original poster. Including relevant comments made to the original post is encouraged.
  2. Your post, included comments, or your title/comment should include some kind of commentary or remark on the subject of the screen capture. Your title must include at least one word relevant to your post.
  3. You are encouraged to provide a link back to the source of your screen capture in the body of your post.
  4. Current politics and news are allowed, but discouraged. There MUST be some kind of human commentary/reaction included (either by the original poster or you). Just news articles or headlines will be deleted.
  5. Doctored posts/images and AI are allowed, but discouraged. You MUST indicate this in your post (even if you didn't originally know). If an image is found to be fabricated or edited in any way and it is not properly labeled, it will be deleted.
  6. Absolutely no NSFL content.
  7. Be nice. Don't take anything personally. Take political debates to the appropriate communities. Take personal disagreements & arguments to private messages.
  8. No advertising, brand promotion, or guerrilla marketing.

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[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 123 points 2 weeks ago (6 children)

If you're not using Firefox or a fork of FF with uBlock Origin and still complaining about ads: What's wrong with you?

[–] Zer0_F0x@lemmy.world 55 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (7 children)

PSA (I honestly don't know anyone else who does this) the Android version of Firefox supports the uBlock origin extension (among other things) and plays YouTube videos perfectly fine.

I haven't had to watch a single ad on YouTube on my phone for years and well over a decade on any PC or Mac.

[–] asdfasdfasdf@lemmy.world 13 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

There's also LibreTube and Grayjay, which don't show ads at all anyway, and also come with a skip button that turns on for in-video sponsor ads / asking you to like and subscribe.

[–] kernelle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 2 weeks ago

+1 for Grayjay, not the most user friendly out there, but once you get it setup it's really good!

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[–] Shartyfartblast@piefed.zip 5 points 2 weeks ago

Orion browser on iOS also supports uBlock origin, for those in that ecosystem

[–] Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 weeks ago (6 children)

How do you stop the YouTube app from trying to force open?

[–] 8uurg@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Assuming Android, for me the following worked:

  • Go to app info.
  • Open 'Set as default'.
  • Turn "Open supported links" off.

Though I'd wager that the above may be variant dependent.

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[–] original_charles@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Do you have the ability to Force Stop and Disable it in your app settings?

You should be to copy paste any youtube link into your Firefox browser.

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[–] pticrix@lemmy.ca 5 points 2 weeks ago

quick guide, using LibreTube :

Tap for guide

[–] Denjin@feddit.uk 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Get an OS that doesn't fill your phone with unremovable bloat ware. You can also turn off opening links in apps in the Firefox settings, or install NewPipe and make that the default app for YouTube links.

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[–] Strider@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I'm using Firefox with ublock on android and also Firefox klar (as default for links) but for YouTube I use newpipe. No ads but occasional blocking but I really don't care.

I mean it's not only ads but the other lists against popups and other annoying stuff too.

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[–] wreckedcarzz@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago

"but Google is where the internet is? Don't delete my internet!"

[–] rustydrd@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 weeks ago (11 children)

I do use Firefox (laptop) and NewPipe (phone), but my PS5 is the main device I use for streaming when I want to watch stuff with my girlfriend. No way to block ads on PS5, so I'm telling myself that I do it for the streamers (they gotta eat, too).

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[–] kettuli@lemmy.world 56 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] StoneStar@feddit.nl 16 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

You guys still watching youtube?

[–] boobookittyfrick@lemmy.zip 10 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I tried peertube but there’s no content

[–] RickyRigatoni@piefed.zip 3 points 2 weeks ago

I tried peertube but the instance I want to sign up for still hasn't reviewed my application.

[–] StoneStar@feddit.nl 3 points 2 weeks ago

Tried piracy?

[–] ikidd@lemmy.dbzer0.com 37 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (8 children)

Because you insist on using Chrome and can't install Ublock Origin and Sponsorblock.

The self-flagellation continues.

[–] cannedtuna@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

Actually I use Waterfox with both, and ProTube on mobile, but sadly that doesn’t work on my shitty Roku TV

[–] ikidd@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 2 weeks ago

Wasn't really directed at you, more at the generic user bitching about ads portrayed in the meme.

[–] Dettweiler42@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Install Downloader (or similar), then use that to find and install SmartTube. It's basically Revanced optimized for TVs.

[–] PhoenixDog@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

I use uBlock on PCs, Revanced on the phones, and SmartTube on the Firesticks.

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[–] capital5@discuss.tchncs.de 22 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Just be grateful that you don't have to pay for the privilege of watching ads... yet.

Cable TV, I'm looking at you!

[–] danekrae@lemmy.world 16 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Cable TV and some streaming services, I hear.

[–] Rothe@piefed.social 12 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

Most streaming services by now.

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[–] StealthLizardDrop@piefed.social 14 points 2 weeks ago

It's 3 ads now

[–] Malfeasant@lemmy.world 13 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] Psythik@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (4 children)

This. Firefox w/ Ublock Origin + SponsorBlock + DeArrow + Enhancer for YouTube on desktop, YouTube Morphe on Android, SmartTubeNext for the TV. I never have to watch a YT ad ever.

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[–] Glytch@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago

Laughs in uBlock Origin

[–] Wildmimic@anarchist.nexus 8 points 2 weeks ago

I haven't seen an ad at any video content (or most other content tbf) for ages. My Plex share doesn't have any, and my browsers are cleansed by digital fire of this filth. I can't deal with the permanent sensory overload it causes.

[–] python@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago (6 children)

You kinda have to be a psychopath to take a Laptop to the kitchen, unless you place it super far away from everything and always wash your hands before typing that keyboard will get super nasty. The kitchen is Tablet territory because you can just wipe it clean after.

[–] cannedtuna@lemmy.world 13 points 2 weeks ago

I think they mean like laptop on the table and you’ve cooked and you’re sitting down to eat.

[–] ArmoredThirteen@lemmy.zip 7 points 2 weeks ago

My kitchen and living room and bedroom are all the same room

[–] Azzu@leminal.space 5 points 2 weeks ago

I don't own a tablet and don't see a reason to buy one for this non-issue.

Obviously you place it where it doesn't get dirty, and you start a video that is long enough before starting to cook, so you don't have to touch it until you're done.

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[–] Klostein@reddthat.com 7 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)
[–] cannedtuna@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

Oh, you bastard

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[–] Tattorack@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)
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[–] Aneb@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

Don't forget you need Sponsor Block too for in video ads

[–] HalfSalesman@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm on my brother's YT premium.

Realistically its going to be some a small handful of good videos followed by me navigating what seems like an endless ocean of slop, giving up to then stare at my phone and read Lemmy.

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[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago

...running for up to five minutes each.

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