Technology@beehaw.orgEnglish • 1 year 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

Technology@beehaw.orgEnglish • 1 year ago

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technology@lemmy.ml

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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If you serve me Ads that lead to scams and malicious websites, you don’t reserve my ad revenue.

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