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Re: "I haven't watched so many ads like in the last 24 hours...."
I’ve been using an alternative front end but recently watched something on YouTube itself and yes, I found it too hard to pay attention to.
It’s one thing for entertainment videos but for educational stuff I can’t focus enough to make it through the video.
I’m not against advertising in principle, but it’s not worth it to me.
That said, streaming video must cost a fortune and definitely does harm the environment so maybe it’s for the best if there’s some friction.
Sep 02 · 2 months ago
😎 flipperzero · Sep 03 at 19:58:
vro use yewtu.be or any invidious instance.
that said, i use adblocker extension, and been workin' fine for me?
🧶 mouseless · Sep 05 at 20:48:
the number of ads has slowly crept up over the years- people who've never used adblock are probably used to it, because the change was gradual.
...i feel strongly about the amount of corporate advertising that can be in my house, so i've been using alternative frontends for years :P
I haven't watched so many ads like in the last 24 hours. Youtube decided that it no longer works with an adblocker. The amount of ads they show is insane. Every 5 mins you've to watch an ad, every time you start a video you've to watch an ad. It is just ridiculous!