YouTube insists that a 90-sec, unskippable ad format 'isn't something we are testing' — but furious users say 'they very much exist'
https://www.techradar.com/streaming/youtube-insists-that-a-90-sec-unskippable-ad-format-isnt-something-we-are-testing-but-furious-users-say-they-very-much-exist
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snooggums@piefed.world · 54 pts · 125d
They are not testing it because they already implemented it.
the_riviera_kid@lemmy.world · 23 pts · 125d
Everytime I hear whining about youtube ads I'm reminded there are people who are still too dumb to use an adblocker.
MolochHorridus@piefed.social · 10 pts · 125d
Not everyone knows how to install add free YouTube-app to their smart tv.
That doesn’t make them dumb. Most of them don’t even know such things exist. Let alone know even where to start if they want to have it on their tv.
Abrinoxus@lemmy.today · 2 pts · 125d
True dont blame users on whats greeds fault
sefra1@lemmy.zip · 1 pts · 125d
skulblaka@sh.itjust.works · -5 pts · 125d
Literally a 5 second google about "how do I get rid of ads on my smart TV" would present you half a dozen options.
I have little sympathy for people who never even try to seek any solution to their problems.
PabloSexcrowbar@piefed.social · 7 pts · 125d
Searching that turns up information about how my particular TV OS (WebOS) has no way of getting around Youtube ads. Not every smart TV runs Android.
And no, a pihole won't do it, either. I've tried.
Zirconium@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 125d
Tried a pi-hole here for Roku, ads stopped loading when I stopped running pi-hole
MolochHorridus@piefed.social · 6 pts · 125d
Yeah right. Easy to say if you’re tech oriented. To most of my friends and family this is like foreign language.
“Use AdGuard for Android TV: Sideload the AdGuard app to block ads across apps and browsers.
Block Ads on YouTube (Android TV): Install third-party apps like SmartTube to watch YouTube without ads.
Block Domains at the Router: Use router settings to block ad domains like samsungads.com for Samsung or lgad.cjpowercast.com for LG.”
the_riviera_kid@lemmy.world · -9 pts · 125d
Everyones tv has an hdmi port, if it doesn't you weren't watching youtube on it to begin with.
IntrovertTurtle@lemmy.zip · 5 pts · 125d
What does this even mean?? Smart TVs have had app support for years, even without an HDMI plug-in.
the_riviera_kid@lemmy.world · -13 pts · 125d
You can plug shit into it dumbass.
IntrovertTurtle@lemmy.zip · 7 pts · 125d
But how does the presence of an HDMI port determine whether or not you're watching YouTube??
Dense motherfucker.
the_riviera_kid@lemmy.world · -14 pts · 125d
JFC you are a stupid one aren't you?
IntrovertTurtle@lemmy.zip · 3 pts · 125d
OK I'll play your game. Assume that I am, and explain to me what about an HDMI port determines whether or not I'm watching YouTube on my TV??
BussyGyatt@feddit.org · 2 pts · 125d
no u
joyjoy@lemmy.zip · 2 pts · 125d
Or they're using Brave's builtin ad blocker.
fallaciousBasis@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 125d
#plebs
Binturong@lemmy.ca · 9 pts · 125d
Ah but they're not testing it, they've already impletmented it. Not technically a lie! Classic corpospeak.
capuccino@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 125d
You pay premium to get 30s ads only
ozymandias@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 125d
uBlock origin on desktop, otherwise just force-close the app and reopen it
knotRyder@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 125d
And they didn't to lie they're not testing they're implementing
ChonkyOwlbear@lemmy.world · -1 pts · 125d
I listen to podcasts while driving using Amazon music. They recently disabled the ability to fast forward over ads using the steering wheel buttons via Android Auto. You can only fast forward now through the full phone app. Someone is going to get in a car accident because of this.
misk@piefed.social · -28 pts · 125d
The lengths people will go not to pay for Premium.
Gold_E_Lox@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 6 pts · 125d
i agree, i will go to any length to give less of my money to the megacorp google
misk@piefed.social · -7 pts · 125d
I’m more worried about people who create content you come to YouTube for. Should they work for free for your entertainment?
Inb4 „they don’t get paid much anyway” etc
breadsmasher@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 125d
I bet you also continuously complain you have no money
Kaerkob@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 125d
Zorque@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 125d
As soon as I can be assured that my money doesn't go to exploitative algorithms, anti-consumer practices, regressive lobbying, and the majority does go directly to creators I watch, I'll think about it.
fallaciousBasis@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 125d
Installing ublock takes less steps than signing up and maintaining premium.
You don't even need it sign into it. It's literally like a single fucking click after a click after googling ublock... Jfc mate. This ain't rocket science.
If you're on mobile (Android) you might want to check out morphe. You can patch the YouTube apk to behave like premium (bg playback, no ads, much more.) apple users can kick rocks.
krisevol@lemmy.zip · -6 pts · 125d
Rekall_Incorporated@piefed.social · 2 pts · 125d
All the amazing stuff will be shut down in a few years. They will most definitely block access outside if your home network.
There will be an additional monthly charge of 8.99 for getting access to adfree in your car.
Best option is to support creators you enjoy directly.