TIL: YouTube blocks adblockers

https://youtu.be/DMaFH4KzOVg?si=D-PzLWEgOP-kDgWY

Yes, I also saw the popup today. Youtube trying to block me because of ublock origin. I will move away from youtube if I can't use ad blocker anymore.

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5 Comments

netburnr@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Update ublock definitions and disable any other plug-ins that might interfere. Firefox only from what I've heard

melroy@kbin.melroy.org · 1 pts · 2y

I do use Firefox always with uBlock Origin.

Teppic@kbin.melroy.org · 1 pts · 2y

Perhaps the EU will block youtube from blocking ad blockers... https://eupolicy.social/@thatprivacyguy/111261130799704016

vzq@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 1 pts · 2y

If I can’t avoid the ads at least a bit, we’re going to have to part ways. I find the default experience unbearable. Since I watch YouTube mostly for entertainment, I can just go and entertain myself somewhere else.

Most of my favorite YouTubers seem to be cultivating a dual-platform strategy with a modestly priced pay site, so that’s likely where I will end up.

kest@kbin.melroy.org · 1 pts · 2y

mine still works

https://adnauseam.io

though i don't use youtube all that much