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EEVblog&some other YouTube channels, no longer free, at best (HD) quality levels

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MK14:
I'm sure I am using YouTube, considerably more, than I've been stating.  Because I'm using it for various things, without thinking about it.  Taking it for granted, and only weakly remembering I used YouTube.

But it is not just me.  There seems to be lots of controversy over people using ad-blockers, and websites not getting enough revenue as a result.  I don't really know what the solution(s) are going to be.

Youtube were suppose to get lots of ad revenue from me, but I use ad-blockers, preventing this.

The non-ad-blocking experience seems to be terrible these days, with adverts at the beginning, end, sometimes two adverts a time, some non-skippable, and a number of adverts while the video was showing.  Too much and too annoying.

Veteran68:

--- Quote from: MK14 on August 19, 2023, 05:22:19 pm ---Youtube were suppose to get lots of ad revenue from me, but I use ad-blockers, preventing this.

The non-ad-blocking experience seems to be terrible these days, with adverts at the beginning, end, sometimes two adverts a time, some non-skippable, and a number of adverts while the video was showing.  Too much and too annoying.

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You are exactly describing why YT has a Premium offering. YT is a free service that costs a FORTUNE for Google to operate. Their only revenue stream was ads. Then you have the creators, without which (to Dave's point) the platform wouldn't exist, who also don't get compensated when ads are blocked. Premium solves both issues -- it provides a guaranteed revenue stream to both the platform and creators, and at the same time provides a much improved user experience to its users. I simply fail to see why people are complaining about a paid tier of service.

MK14:

--- Quote from: Veteran68 on August 19, 2023, 05:39:23 pm ---You are exactly describing why YT has a Premium offering. YT is a free service that costs a FORTUNE for Google to operate. Their only revenue stream was ads. Then you have the creators, without which (to Dave's point) the platform wouldn't exist, who also don't get compensated when ads are blocked. Premium solves both issues -- it provides a guaranteed revenue stream to both the platform and creators, and at the same time provides a much improved user experience to its users. I simply fail to see why people are complaining about a paid tier of service.

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Researching it via google, the very first hit, seems to indicate that it is not offering anything outstanding, especially compared to the competition.

https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/youtube-red-worth-money-things-need-consider/

Summary:

--- Quote ---Otherwise, there's not much of a draw to YouTube Premium. Originals are dead and most shows don't require a subscription to watch now—if you even care about any of them. Cobra Kai, arguably the biggest YouTube Original, is now on Netflix.

For a few more dollars per month, the Standard tier Netflix subscription provides far higher-quality shows and movies than YouTube Originals offers. Amazon Prime, which is roughly $12/month when paid annually, includes access to Prime Video, Prime Music, free shipping, and more benefits. That makes YouTube Premium look a lot less attractive in comparison.
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--- Quote --- Should You Join YouTube Premium?

The truth is that YouTube Premium is a mixed bag that will only appeal to certain people. If ads don't bother you, you don't need Premium. Unless you have lots of interest in checking out the YouTube Originals catalog, Premium isn't worth it. And if you don't use YouTube's mobile apps often, you won't appreciate all the Premium benefits.
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langwadt:

--- Quote from: MK14 on August 19, 2023, 05:22:19 pm ---The non-ad-blocking experience seems to be terrible these days, with adverts at the beginning, end, sometimes two adverts a time, some non-skippable, and a number of adverts while the video was showing.  Too much and too annoying.

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afaiu the amount of ads and what type of ads is mostly upto the creator

MK14:

--- Quote from: langwadt on August 19, 2023, 06:19:49 pm ---afaiu the amount of ads and what type of ads is mostly upto the creator

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I think it use to be like that, but over time YouTube changed their policies.  So, now, YouTube creators, have little or no say/control about it.  I'm not sure which.

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