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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Technology@beehaw.orgEnglish • 2 years ago

cross-posted to:
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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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This should go quite well for YouTube. popcorn gif

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