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YouTube runs experiment addressing users with ad blocker
tom66:
--- Quote from: hans on October 15, 2023, 09:08:14 pm ---I'm actually surprised that YT hasn't put more effort into script obfuscation. Its still possible to set/clear unobfuscated variable names, instead of choosing completely random ones (as an anti-scraping technique used by some sites)..
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Or the truly nasty technique that Facebook uses (making accessibility crap too, but not that they care).
https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2Fxx7ctkimcte21.jpg
Not that I need another reason not to use Facebook.
RJSV:
(MathWizard, et al:)
I saw your comment, comparing YouTube with cable TV (favorably).
However, before I go to ask at the local recreation Dept. Computer Training class, must ask,
Do other users seeing the YouTube screen format, where it's now just a blank white screen, with a tiny window...showing ADs ?
Seems like yt is slowly catching everything up to that 'blank' screen, if unsubscribed. Older videos more likely to do it the old way, that is the screen has initial view, of video, with big arrow to start the video.
Icons not working, either, on that 'blank' white screen...
Bicurico:
Today the anti-ad banner got more agressive: it now has a timer before you can click the X and close the stupid pop-up.
Also, I question if they haven't lowered the quality - even at FullHD the picture looks bad. Not sure if the video creator messed this up or if it is indeed caused by Youtube.
The more I think and read about it, the less sympathy I have for Youtube. I won't pay for Youtube even if ultimately I lose access to it.
AVGresponding:
Yeah, they're rolling it out in stages across different areas; I went past that stage about a week ago, and I'm blocked from watching anything now, unless I disable my adblock.
Consequently, most of my viewing is now on Odysee, and I'm only watching stuff I really can't stand to miss on YT.
madires:
--- Quote from: Bicurico on October 16, 2023, 04:09:35 pm ---The more I think and read about it, the less sympathy I have for Youtube. I won't pay for Youtube even if ultimately I lose access to it.
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With all the bad things YouTube is doing (demonetization, invalid traffic issue, zero human response, etc) I won't support them either by paying for a subscription. Good riddance!
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