• h4lf8yte@lemmy.ml
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    1 month ago

    Sponsorblock works with static timestamps provided by users. This would not work if the ads are inserted at randomized times.

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      Even at randomized times, we could create an algorithm to detect them.

      Especially since they are obliged by the EU to clearly label ads. So just look for the label.

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      For even trying to come up with ideas of how Google can fuck us even harder, some of these posters need a necktie from Colombia.