Ad blockers on YouTube...
For years I've been using an ad blocker while I surf YouTube.Recently, I've seen a pop-up message stating:
Ad blockers are not allowed on YouTube
-It looks like you may be using an ad blocker.
-Ads allow YouTube to be used by billions worldwide.
-You can go ad-free with YouTube Premium, and creators can still get paid from your subscription.
For now, I'm clicking the X in the top right, closing the warning/message and watching the video.
I realize supporting ads means money changes hands and ultimately someone benefits.
I suppose there will be a time when YouTube will refuse to play videos without membership... hopefully not anytime soon.
Comments (4)
Generally though, I simply unblock for that page. I don't have to watch the ads they show. What do you think the mute button is for? Sorry, I meant to say, you don't have to listen to them. I actually sometimes try to figure out what they are saying, the way they are saying it, and how it actually physically fits in with the backing stage. The only downside of that is at some point i have to watch the ad, as it actually is and not as i imagined it.
Besides that, you don't have to buy what they are advertising, even if you need it; especially if you don't. Or out of spite you could buy it from one of their competitors. In Australia we use to call it talking with your money.
Wow, I've never watched YouTube in my life and strangely, that is not even on my bucket list of things I must do before I die. W.