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Posted: 10/4/2023 6:53:45 AM EST
This happened yesterday morning. Desktop computer, and I am logged into my youtube account. I am using Adblock.
I usually watch a video or two while eating breakfast. I pull up the first video and get a popup saying adblockers are not allowed on youtube, and says to either allow ads or pay for premium.
There was the X in the upper right of the box, I was able to click that and close the popup and go back to the video.
On lunch at work, on a laptop which I am not logged into on anything youtube or google, I had no such issue. Using the same adblocker.
Get back home last night and go to watch another video and get the same popup again, but was still able to close it.

Doing a couple min worth of looking online, seems this has been happening to a lot of people for a long time. No idea why it suddenly started to me yesterday.
This happening to anyone else all the sudden? Anyone have any known workarounds? I saw some online but seems some people said it worked, while others said it did not. So hit and miss.
Link Posted: 10/4/2023 6:58:45 AM EST
[#1]
I use brave and adblock. So far the only issue is that my homepage doesn't work but I can still search videos and scroll through my subscriptions.

The second youtube makes itself more difficult to use I will simply move completely over to rumble.
Link Posted: 10/4/2023 6:59:58 AM EST
[#2]
adblock + pihole... I never see ads on YouTube on my personal computer.

Sometimes I watch videos on my iPad while I'm at work (in a WeWork office) and I'll get ads. It sucks.
Link Posted: 10/4/2023 7:01:20 AM EST
[#3]
Eventually google is basically going to require drm to use youtube.  We are living in the end of the golden age.
Link Posted: 10/4/2023 7:02:48 AM EST
[#4]
Adblock will update and it will go away for a while.

I use Brave built-in ad block and a DNS based ad blocker and I haven't had this problem.  Brave does take a little configuration but once set up works great.
Link Posted: 10/4/2023 7:09:27 AM EST
[#5]
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Adblock will update and it will go away for a while.

I use Brave built-in ad block and a DNS based ad blocker and I haven't had this problem.  Brave does take a little configuration but once set up works great.
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I'm using brave also.  I have not had an issues yet.  I'm finding out how bad the ads are though. We're looking at moving to streaming from cable, watching YouTube on the roku device is annoying. The ads are awful.
Link Posted: 10/4/2023 7:12:59 AM EST
[#6]
If I have to use a different browser to watch youtube I will.
Any issue logging into your youtube account on other browsers?

So far, I can still close the popup. But once I can not close it, then other measures will be taken.
Link Posted: 10/4/2023 7:16:20 AM EST
[#7]
ublock origin in my blocker of choice.

On iOS, I use the Adblock VPN, and Tube Pro for accessing libtube.
Link Posted: 10/4/2023 7:32:02 AM EST
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If I have to use a different browser to watch youtube I will.
Any issue logging into your youtube account on other browsers?

So far, I can still close the popup. But once I can not close it, then other measures will be taken.
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Brave is built off of Chromium, so it looks and feels just like Chrome browser which I like, but none of the big brother looking in bs.  Easy to log into any of your other accounts.  Switch and don't look back.

Couple with adblock plus and a VPN.
Link Posted: 10/4/2023 7:42:16 AM EST
[#9]
I also use brave with built in adblock and have no issues with youtube. I don't even get ads on this website, or porn sites.

yikes!
Link Posted: 10/4/2023 8:38:54 AM EST
[#10]
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If I have to use a different browser to watch youtube I will.
Any issue logging into your youtube account on other browsers?

So far, I can still close the popup. But once I can not close it, then other measures will be taken.
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I log into youtube from multiple devices and stream simultaneously sometimes. It only cares that the user/pass are correct.
Link Posted: 10/10/2023 6:52:00 AM EST
[#11]
The popup has been there since I posted this thread. The last few days there has been a countdown timer before you could click the X to close out the popup.
Last night I got the popup saying I have 3 videos left before youtube becomes blocked.

I downloaded brave last night and played around with the settings a little. Have not logged into youtube yet. I will try that tonight when I get home.
Link Posted: 10/10/2023 8:18:49 AM EST
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I'm using brave also.  I have not had an issues yet.  I'm finding out how bad the ads are though. We're looking at moving to streaming from cable, watching YouTube on the roku device is annoying. The ads are awful.
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Adblock will update and it will go away for a while.

I use Brave built-in ad block and a DNS based ad blocker and I haven't had this problem.  Brave does take a little configuration but once set up works great.


I'm using brave also.  I have not had an issues yet.  I'm finding out how bad the ads are though. We're looking at moving to streaming from cable, watching YouTube on the roku device is annoying. The ads are awful.


My wife was trying to listen to an Youtube video to do some meditation exercises.  You know, lie there peacefully, quietly meditating... Then I hear some ad about erectile dysfunction pills blaring on her tablet, and she leaps up cursing that the damned ad ruined her meditation.  

Interestingly enough, on my phone, if I use the included Youtube App, I get ads out the ass.  If I use my browser, zero ads.  I bet that's changed, but haven't checked it out yet.

My son is starting to see the "ad-blockers aren't allowed" messages on Youtube.
Link Posted: 10/10/2023 8:55:34 AM EST
[#13]
I read an article a while back that Youtube/Google was going to start 'going around' the various adblockers.  Which sucks, I have been using blockers for ...I don't even know how long.  Since they came out.

Been on Brave for a while as well now.  I hate on my phone (which has brave) but like Facebook uses it's own built in browser for shit, and good night, the ADS!  Most websites are simply unusable on the phone cause it is buried under ads and video ads.  jeebus.

I keep meaning to get off FB, IG, even Youtube.  One day I might actually do it.  I've been eyeing the Fairphone.  It's a de-googlfied android.  Plus it is end user repairable, which is another big plus for me.
Link Posted: 10/10/2023 9:09:50 AM EST
[#14]
YT locked it down for me a few weeks ago. They block me even using Brave with nothing else, but I’ve played around with Adblock and Ublock settings.

One thing I found is I don’t get blocked if I open a video in a new private window. Guess it’s tying the block in to your login to some degree.  

Just last night I found I was able to block the block screen overlay elements using Ublock and uncover the video.
Link Posted: 10/10/2023 9:24:42 AM EST
[#15]
Seems like the issue is sites being able to detect the adblockers.
If the adblockers had a way to prevent sites from detecting them, then it might help things a lot.

Funny, on my work computer, I will watch youtube videos on my lunch break and I am not logged into any youtube or google account on it. I have yet to get the adblocker popup.
Link Posted: 10/10/2023 9:37:20 AM EST
[#16]
This will happen on Brave, but only if you don't keep it updated. It's in your best interest to switch to Brave.
Link Posted: 10/10/2023 9:38:45 AM EST
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YT locked it down for me a few weeks ago. They block me even using Brave with nothing else, but I've played around with Adblock and Ublock settings.

One thing I found is I don't get blocked if I open a video in a new private window. Guess it's tying the block in to your login to some degree.  

Just last night I found I was able to block the block screen overlay elements using Ublock and uncover the video.
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Are you signed into google? They may have tagged your account.

I was getting the ad thing after not updating my browser in awhile. I let Brave update/reboot itself and no more issues.

If none of that is the issue, try only enabling the Brave ad block and disabling the other two for youtube.
Link Posted: 10/10/2023 9:39:15 AM EST
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My wife was trying to listen to an Youtube video to do some meditation exercises.  You know, lie there peacefully, quietly meditating... Then I hear some ad about erectile dysfunction pills blaring on her tablet, and she leaps up cursing that the damned ad ruined her meditation.  

Interestingly enough, on my phone, if I use the included Youtube App, I get ads out the ass.  If I use my browser, zero ads.  I bet that's changed, but haven't checked it out yet.

My son is starting to see the "ad-blockers aren't allowed" messages on Youtube.
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The company serving you ads controls the app, not the browser.

That’s why they want you to do everything “in the app” in the first place.
Link Posted: 10/10/2023 9:47:52 AM EST
[#19]
At one time, I didn't mind the ads, but today it is way too numerous.
Link Posted: 10/10/2023 9:52:33 AM EST
[#20]
uBlock Origin   ->   https://ublockorigin.com/

Go into the configuration for "My Filters"

Put this in it.


! Youtube Anti Anti Ad Blocker
www.youtube.com##+js(set, yt.config_.openPopupConfig.supportedPopups.adBlockMessageViewModel, false)
www.youtube.com##+js(set, Object.prototype.adBlocksFound, 0)
www.youtube.com##+js(set, ytplayer.config.args.raw_player_response.adPlacements, [])
www.youtube.com##+js(set, Object.prototype.hasAllowedInstreamAd, true)
www.youtube.com##ytd-rich-section-renderer.ytd-rich-grid-renderer.style-scope:nth-of-type(1)
www.youtube.com##ytd-rich-section-renderer.ytd-rich-grid-renderer.style-scope:nth-of-type(2)
www.youtube.com##ytd-reel-shelf-renderer.ytd-item-section-renderer.style-scope:nth-of-type(1)
www.youtube.com##ytd-reel-shelf-renderer.ytd-item-section-renderer.style-scope:nth-of-type(2)
www.youtube.com##ytd-rich-section-renderer.ytd-rich-grid-renderer.style-scope:nth-of-type(3)
www.youtube.com###details-container
www.youtube.com###foreground-content
www.youtube.com###offer-module
www.youtube.com##ytd-rich-item-renderer #video-title-link[title*="Mix"][href$="start_radio=1"]:upward(ytd-rich-item-renderer)
Link Posted: 10/10/2023 9:53:55 AM EST
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Same. I grew up on broadcast TV and radio. I accept ads for free entertainment easily enough.

However, I once put music on YT while working on a project, and I wasn't able to 'skip ad' for a while. It took about 15 minutes before I could get to my phone. I discovered that the ad was 42 minutes long. I got to listen to one song (so... maybe 3-1/2 minutes) before YT stuck in an ad that was 42 fucking minutes. That's the day I set out on my quest to avoid the ads. I have found a way to use YouTube completely ad-free now. If they get ahead of it and find a way to force their ads on me, I'll just stop using it.
Link Posted: 10/10/2023 9:53:56 AM EST
[#22]
In before someone suggest running your own DNS server on a Unix imagine running on a M.2 drive in a nitrogen tank.


ETA: too late.
Link Posted: 10/10/2023 10:04:41 AM EST
[#23]
I haven't seen ad's on youtube in so long I forgot they existed.
Link Posted: 10/10/2023 10:19:07 AM EST
[#24]
Aren't there a few "front end" apps that let you access YouTube content without using the YouTube interface?   I remember seeing something about those in the "do I have to log in to prove my age to watch a video on YouTube" threads.
Link Posted: 10/10/2023 10:43:13 AM EST
[#25]
Firefox and adblocker Ultimate still work great for me.
Link Posted: 10/10/2023 10:55:49 AM EST
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My wife was trying to listen to an Youtube video to do some meditation exercises.  You know, lie there peacefully, quietly meditating... Then I hear some ad about erectile dysfunction pills blaring on her tablet, and she leaps up cursing that the damned ad ruined her meditation.

Interestingly enough, on my phone, if I use the included Youtube App, I get ads out the ass.  If I use my browser, zero ads.  I bet that's changed, but haven't checked it out yet.

My son is starting to see the "ad-blockers aren't allowed" messages on Youtube.
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Revanced for mobile is your friend.
Link Posted: 10/10/2023 11:09:45 AM EST
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uBlock Origin   ->   https://ublockorigin.com/

Go into the configuration for "My Filters"

Put this in it.


! Youtube Anti Anti Ad Blocker
www.youtube.com##+js(set, yt.config_.openPopupConfig.supportedPopups.adBlockMessageViewModel, false)
www.youtube.com##+js(set, Object.prototype.adBlocksFound, 0)
www.youtube.com##+js(set, ytplayer.config.args.raw_player_response.adPlacements, [])
www.youtube.com##+js(set, Object.prototype.hasAllowedInstreamAd, true)
www.youtube.com##ytd-rich-section-renderer.ytd-rich-grid-renderer.style-scope:nth-of-type(1)
www.youtube.com##ytd-rich-section-renderer.ytd-rich-grid-renderer.style-scope:nth-of-type(2)
www.youtube.com##ytd-reel-shelf-renderer.ytd-item-section-renderer.style-scope:nth-of-type(1)
www.youtube.com##ytd-reel-shelf-renderer.ytd-item-section-renderer.style-scope:nth-of-type(2)
www.youtube.com##ytd-rich-section-renderer.ytd-rich-grid-renderer.style-scope:nth-of-type(3)
www.youtube.com###details-container
www.youtube.com###foreground-content
www.youtube.com###offer-module
www.youtube.com##ytd-rich-item-renderer #video-title-link[title*="Mix"][href$="start_radio=1"]:upward(ytd-rich-item-renderer)
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Could you tell me where you found this configuration?
Link Posted: 10/10/2023 11:20:30 AM EST
[#28]
Firefox w/uBlock Origin still works great
Link Posted: 10/10/2023 11:21:03 AM EST
[#29]
Pay for Premium, it’s actually worth it.

*We watch on TV apps, there is no blocker for that. Still feel YT Premium is the best return going on paid streaming.
Link Posted: 10/10/2023 11:23:35 AM EST
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My wife was trying to listen to an Youtube video to do some meditation exercises.  You know, lie there peacefully, quietly meditating... Then I hear some ad about erectile dysfunction pills blaring on her tablet, and she leaps up cursing that the damned ad ruined her meditation.  

Interestingly enough, on my phone, if I use the included Youtube App, I get ads out the ass.  If I use my browser, zero ads.  I bet that's changed, but haven't checked it out yet.

My son is starting to see the "ad-blockers aren't allowed" messages on Youtube.
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I use 'Ad-blocker' mobile browser on my phone and it blocks them all. It also blocks banner ads and pretty much everything from other sites, as well. It's amazing how fast shit loads when you only get the content you're after.
Link Posted: 10/10/2023 11:25:33 AM EST
[#31]
firefox + ublock is working fine.
Link Posted: 10/10/2023 11:25:39 AM EST
[#32]
I just logged out and bam, no more ads.  i just look up what I want and watch whatever, I dont need to be logged in.
Link Posted: 10/10/2023 12:15:09 PM EST
[#33]
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uBlock Origin   ->   https://ublockorigin.com/

Go into the configuration for "My Filters"

Put this in it.


! Youtube Anti Anti Ad Blocker
www.youtube.com##+js(set, yt.config_.openPopupConfig.supportedPopups.adBlockMessageViewModel, false)
www.youtube.com##+js(set, Object.prototype.adBlocksFound, 0)
www.youtube.com##+js(set, ytplayer.config.args.raw_player_response.adPlacements, [])
www.youtube.com##+js(set, Object.prototype.hasAllowedInstreamAd, true)
www.youtube.com##ytd-rich-section-renderer.ytd-rich-grid-renderer.style-scope:nth-of-type(1)
www.youtube.com##ytd-rich-section-renderer.ytd-rich-grid-renderer.style-scope:nth-of-type(2)
www.youtube.com##ytd-reel-shelf-renderer.ytd-item-section-renderer.style-scope:nth-of-type(1)
www.youtube.com##ytd-reel-shelf-renderer.ytd-item-section-renderer.style-scope:nth-of-type(2)
www.youtube.com##ytd-rich-section-renderer.ytd-rich-grid-renderer.style-scope:nth-of-type(3)
www.youtube.com###details-container
www.youtube.com###foreground-content
www.youtube.com###offer-module
www.youtube.com##ytd-rich-item-renderer #video-title-link[title*="Mix"][href$="start_radio=1"]:upward(ytd-rich-item-renderer)
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I may give this a try if just brave by itself does not do the trick.
Link Posted: 10/10/2023 12:18:27 PM EST
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I just logged out and bam, no more ads.  i just look up what I want and watch whatever, I dont need to be logged in.
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I may end up doing that if all else fails.
While I like having the subscriptions to find different channels easier, it is not that hard to find them.
Like mentioned earlier, I am not having this issue at work where I am not logged in.
Makes me wonder if being logged in is the issue and I have now been "flagged" as a adblock user.
Link Posted: 10/10/2023 12:45:15 PM EST
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I may end up doing that if all else fails.
While I like having the subscriptions to find different channels easier, it is not that hard to find them.
Like mentioned earlier, I am not having this issue at work where I am not logged in.
Makes me wonder if being logged in is the issue and I have now been "flagged" as a adblock user.
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I just logged out and bam, no more ads.  i just look up what I want and watch whatever, I dont need to be logged in.


I may end up doing that if all else fails.
While I like having the subscriptions to find different channels easier, it is not that hard to find them.
Like mentioned earlier, I am not having this issue at work where I am not logged in.
Makes me wonder if being logged in is the issue and I have now been "flagged" as a adblock user.


I am still seeing the anti-ad blocker popup, despite being logged out, using Adblock Plus.  I tried turning scripting off, but that kept the page from loading.

I hope the adblocker companies figure out a way around this soon.
Link Posted: 10/10/2023 1:31:40 PM EST
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Could you tell me where you found this configuration?
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uBlock Origin   ->   https://ublockorigin.com/

Go into the configuration for "My Filters"

Put this in it.


! Youtube Anti Anti Ad Blocker
www.youtube.com##+js(set, yt.config_.openPopupConfig.supportedPopups.adBlockMessageViewModel, false)
www.youtube.com##+js(set, Object.prototype.adBlocksFound, 0)
www.youtube.com##+js(set, ytplayer.config.args.raw_player_response.adPlacements, [])
www.youtube.com##+js(set, Object.prototype.hasAllowedInstreamAd, true)
www.youtube.com##ytd-rich-section-renderer.ytd-rich-grid-renderer.style-scope:nth-of-type(1)
www.youtube.com##ytd-rich-section-renderer.ytd-rich-grid-renderer.style-scope:nth-of-type(2)
www.youtube.com##ytd-reel-shelf-renderer.ytd-item-section-renderer.style-scope:nth-of-type(1)
www.youtube.com##ytd-reel-shelf-renderer.ytd-item-section-renderer.style-scope:nth-of-type(2)
www.youtube.com##ytd-rich-section-renderer.ytd-rich-grid-renderer.style-scope:nth-of-type(3)
www.youtube.com###details-container
www.youtube.com###foreground-content
www.youtube.com###offer-module
www.youtube.com##ytd-rich-item-renderer #video-title-link[title*="Mix"][href$="start_radio=1"]:upward(ytd-rich-item-renderer)



Could you tell me where you found this configuration?


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Link Posted: 10/10/2023 1:37:22 PM EST
[#37]
I use chrome, last few weeks I occasionally get a popup in the corner saying adblock is known to contain malware and not allowed .. and yet it still blocks ads, I click on x to rid myself of that popup and the world turns

I suspect there will be a pay to play scheme coming for the vast majority of content on YT in the near future and the awesomeness we've known will be forever gone.
Link Posted: 10/10/2023 2:45:28 PM EST
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I use chrome, last few weeks I occasionally get a popup in the corner saying adblock is known to contain malware and not allowed .. and yet it still blocks ads, I click on x to rid myself of that popup and the world turns

I suspect there will be a pay to play scheme coming for the vast majority of content on YT in the near future and the awesomeness we've known will be forever gone.
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Have not seen that popup yet....lol
Sounds like google is wanting to crack down on adblockers everywhere.
I am actually surprised they are still allowing them to be installed on their browsers. I wonder how long it will be before they start removing them.
Link Posted: 10/10/2023 3:24:29 PM EST
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uBlock Origin   ->   https://ublockorigin.com/

Go into the configuration for "My Filters"

Put this in it.


! Youtube Anti Anti Ad Blocker
www.youtube.com##+js(set, yt.config_.openPopupConfig.supportedPopups.adBlockMessageViewModel, false)
www.youtube.com##+js(set, Object.prototype.adBlocksFound, 0)
www.youtube.com##+js(set, ytplayer.config.args.raw_player_response.adPlacements, [])
www.youtube.com##+js(set, Object.prototype.hasAllowedInstreamAd, true)
www.youtube.com##ytd-rich-section-renderer.ytd-rich-grid-renderer.style-scope:nth-of-type(1)
www.youtube.com##ytd-rich-section-renderer.ytd-rich-grid-renderer.style-scope:nth-of-type(2)
www.youtube.com##ytd-reel-shelf-renderer.ytd-item-section-renderer.style-scope:nth-of-type(1)
www.youtube.com##ytd-reel-shelf-renderer.ytd-item-section-renderer.style-scope:nth-of-type(2)
www.youtube.com##ytd-rich-section-renderer.ytd-rich-grid-renderer.style-scope:nth-of-type(3)
www.youtube.com###details-container
www.youtube.com###foreground-content
www.youtube.com###offer-module
www.youtube.com##ytd-rich-item-renderer #video-title-link[title*="Mix"][href$="start_radio=1"]:upward(ytd-rich-item-renderer)
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Could you translate this to a pihole regex filter?
Link Posted: 10/10/2023 7:11:15 PM EST
[#40]
Fired up brave and logged into my account.
No pop up as of yet, however I only had time to watch one video.
I will see how it goes as I watch more.
Link Posted: 10/10/2023 7:42:45 PM EST
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Thanks, but no I mean where did you hear about it?  I.e. where on the internet did you get it?
Link Posted: 10/10/2023 7:54:14 PM EST
[#42]
I got the persistent popup after a few vids with adblocker plus brave, turning off adblocker fixed it.  It must have been interfering with the native brave adblocking measures.

I still get the popup every few vids but a refresh fixes it
Link Posted: 10/10/2023 8:00:08 PM EST
[#43]
Youtube has followed the same path as cable TV except it seems to have taken things even further.

At first there were hardly any ads, then just a few that you could put up with, then enough that people started trying to circumvent them.

Then a few years ago YT slashed ad revenue share with creators. That led to every video having a 1 to 3 minute baked-in sponsored ad read from the talent harkening back to old timey radio days.

There is no way in hell I'm sitting through 3-4 several minute YT ads plus the 1-3 minute baked-in ad just for an 8-10 minute video. Even cable TV doesn't have that kind of ratio.

Someone find the meme about welcoming back TPB as an old friend because streaming services became too ridiculous
Link Posted: 10/10/2023 8:01:13 PM EST
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Thanks, but no I mean where did you hear about it?  I.e. where on the internet did you get it?
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Thanks, but no I mean where did you hear about it?  I.e. where on the internet did you get it?


Its a combination of a couple of configs I found.

Don't remember for sure.

Link Posted: 10/10/2023 8:06:00 PM EST
[#45]
AdBlock is meh. uBlock origin is where it's at.

No problems on YouTube yet.
Link Posted: 10/10/2023 8:09:48 PM EST
[#46]
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The popup has been there since I posted this thread. The last few days there has been a countdown timer before you could click the X to close out the popup.
Last night I got the popup saying I have 3 videos left before youtube becomes blocked.

I downloaded brave last night and played around with the settings a little. Have not logged into youtube yet. I will try that tonight when I get home.
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I have ghostery and ublock running now. No youtube popups.
Link Posted: 10/10/2023 8:12:50 PM EST
[#47]
My adblocker now shows a blank screen for 5-10 seconds then you scan skip it. Fine with me. Rather a blank screen than a lot of the super annoying ads they show of shit I would never buy.
Link Posted: 10/11/2023 6:44:29 AM EST
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Youtube has followed the same path as cable TV except it seems to have taken things even further.

At first there were hardly any ads, then just a few that you could put up with, then enough that people started trying to circumvent them.

Then a few years ago YT slashed ad revenue share with creators. That led to every video having a 1 to 3 minute baked-in sponsored ad read from the talent harkening back to old timey radio days.

There is no way in hell I'm sitting through 3-4 several minute YT ads plus the 1-3 minute baked-in ad just for an 8-10 minute video. Even cable TV doesn't have that kind of ratio.

Someone find the meme about welcoming back TPB as an old friend because streaming services became too ridiculous
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The good thing about the "baked in" ads you talk about, is you can simply skip past them.
It is the YT ads that you can not skip that are the problem.
I am actually surprised they let you skip any ads.
Link Posted: 10/11/2023 6:48:10 AM EST
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Fired up brave and logged into my account.
No pop up as of yet, however I only had time to watch one video.
I will see how it goes as I watch more.
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I use Brave exclusively and I got one of the messages yesterday.

There are discussions happening on Reddit and Brave forums about the topic. Someone will have a work-around soon.

These things are like the cold war, you gotta wait for the counter move to come out.
Link Posted: 10/11/2023 6:57:17 AM EST
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Knock on wood... Mine still works


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