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YouTube tests blocking videos unless you disable ad blockers (www.bleepingcomputer.com)
submitted 1 year ago by demvoter@kbin.social to c/news@kbin.social
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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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[–] RubberColby@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

Same. I watch at least 60 hours of Youtube every week. Either in the background or actively watching. I don't mind paying for a service that I am constantly using. I know I'm likely in the minority, but it's something I don't mind paying.