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Talos@lemmy.world to Technology@beehaw.orgEnglish · 2 years ago

YouTube tests blocking videos unless you disable ad blockers

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YouTube tests blocking videos unless you disable ad blockers

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Talos@lemmy.world to Technology@beehaw.orgEnglish · 2 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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    Yet another platform to boycott? Excellent!

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      Right! I’m enjoying all these FOSS alternatives lately. I really hope they’re here to stay.

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        Is there a YouTube alternative that isn’t an alt-right cesspit?

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