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RoundSparrow ( RoundSparrow@lemmy.ml ) Banned to Youtube@lemmy.ml · 3 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

RoundSparrow ( RoundSparrow@lemmy.ml ) Banned to Youtube@lemmy.ml · 3 years ago
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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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  • Jimmycrackcrack ( Jimmycrackcrack@lemmy.ml ) 
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    How do they tell when you’re using one?

    • RoundSparrow ( RoundSparrow@lemmy.ml ) BannedOP
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      I’m sure it isn’t that hard to detect that certain data isn’t being loaded.

  • Telodzrum ( Telodzrum@lemmy.ml ) 
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    I genuinely cannot remember the last time Google made a good decision about any of its products.

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