Really interesting read about the history of YouTube adblocking, how the new detection works, how uBO is responding, and how not to block the new popups.

  • AggressivelyPassive@feddit.de
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    1 year ago

    Only about 20% or so of users on YouTube use AdBlock. A frighteningly large percentage of the population is absolutely fine with being bombarded with ads - after all, 80% of the stuff we consume daily is ad financed and that money has to come from somewhere.

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      1 year ago

      I have a friend that just refuses to use anything but chrome, refuses to use any kind of adblock and will only use an iPhone.

      I don’t get it. I’ve asked him to explain but he just keeps saying “it’s personal preference” which is such a massive copout.