CastletonSnob Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 YouTube is using pop-ups to tell people to stop using ad blockers, frustrating users WWW.BUSINESSINSIDER.COM YouTube viewers are complaining about a new pop-up warning them not to use ad blockers. Since YouTube is forcing us to watch ads now, what are the best alternatives? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Firefox and UBO never seen this popup on desktop or mobile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 I've seen the pop up but it doesn't force you to watch ads. It goes away after a couple of seconds and you can watch the video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Vic20 Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Yes, I learned about this in the most internet kind of way. I have a seasonal “wake up” music link saved so that when I get my family up they wake to music and slowly rising light levels. This morning YouTube informed me of my sinful behavior so I unblocked the site so I could start my relaxing wake up music. Instead I got a forced nearly minute long video of a sandyhook parent talking about gun control while ghost images of their murdered child flittered by… thanks you tube, definitely a relaxing start to the day! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatoneshere Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 36 minutes ago, Keyser_Soze said: I've seen the pop up but it doesn't force you to watch ads. It goes away after a couple of seconds and you can watch the video. Yep, same for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Bacon said: Firefox and UBO never seen this popup on desktop or mobile I have Firefox and UBO and have been seeing it. 1 hour ago, Keyser_Soze said: I've seen the pop up but it doesn't force you to watch ads. It goes away after a couple of seconds and you can watch the video. 1 hour ago, Greatoneshere said: Yep, same for me. I assume that's a "for now" since this is new and will eventually escalate to at least actually blocking you from watching. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatoneshere Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 14 minutes ago, Jason said: I assume that's a "for now" since this is new and will eventually escalate to at least actually blocking you from watching. Most likely, yeah I figure it's coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 26 minutes ago, Jason said: I have Firefox and UBO and have been seeing it. stop suckin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoberChef Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Everyone's all "where's the next social media?" and I'm over here like "can we get YouTube TF outta here & come up w/ something better?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Vimeo used to be a good alternative but now they've monetized it out the ass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nokra Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Maybe a hot take, but I'm actually sympathetic to the fact that there are real costs associated with running a hugely popular website like YouTube and I'm happy to pay for it, the same as just about any luxury service that adds value to my life. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 10 minutes ago, Nokra said: Maybe a hot take, but I'm actually sympathetic to the fact that there are real costs associated with running a hugely popular website like YouTube and I'm happy to pay for it, the same as just about any luxury service that adds value to my life. I've got a few friends that pay for Youtube Premium because it comes with Youtube music which they like more than Spotify. So if you feel like you're forced to pay at least it's not a total waste of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_MH Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 16 minutes ago, Nokra said: Maybe a hot take, but I'm actually sympathetic to the fact that there are real costs associated with running a hugely popular website like YouTube and I'm happy to pay for it, the same as just about any luxury service that adds value to my life. YouTube is ridiculously expensive to run. On top of that, they give creators what? Little more than half of the ad revenue? And they just let any idiot with a camera upload as much 4k content as they want? Here are some 0 view videos to enjoy... Astronaut ASTRONAUT.IO A feed of the present I don't think it's a hot take to be sympathetic with YouTube here. Either they force more people to watch ads or they reduce creator's cuts. I'm perfectly happy paying for YouTube Premium. By the hour, they get more watch time from me and the kids compared to like Netflix or Disney. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzzzle Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 I just fucking pay for YouTube Premium. Why? Because it still supports the people I like to watch based on what I watch, it's only $10/month, and I watch YouTube more than any other streaming service combined, and it's not even close. Not to mention it comes with YouTube music, which isn't as good as spotify, but it's close. Point being, deal with the fucking ads or pay for it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reputator Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 I pay for Premium as well, and I use YT more than any other video service. Both YT and content creators deserve the support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris- Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 8 hours ago, Nokra said: Maybe a hot take, but I'm actually sympathetic to the fact that there are real costs associated with running a hugely popular website like YouTube and I'm happy to pay for it, the same as just about any luxury service that adds value to my life. Yeah I just subscribe to YouTube Premium, sorry not sorry to the poors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 So I stopped seeing this message the past couple of days, but there was also an update to adblock so I'm not sure if they are related or Youtube saw all the articles and decided to stop the message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Threats have been escalated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 On 10/27/2023 at 4:10 AM, Keyser_Soze said: Threats have been escalated I got this message last night too. Fuck off, YT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 *knocks on wood* Still have yet to see any message or popup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSpreader Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 I haven't seen this at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbobo Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 it seems to depend on which browser I am using Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Jason said: On 10/27/2023 at 1:10 AM, Keyser_Soze said: Threats have been escalated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reputator Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 Who could have seen this coming?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoberChef Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 https://www.theregister.com/2023/11/21/ad_block_google/ Google has admitted its efforts to discourage the use of ad blockers now includes delaying the start of videos – a deliberate "suboptimal viewing" experience, as the corporation put it. Earlier this year, YouTube began interrupting videos for those using advert blockers with a pop-up encouraging them to either disable the offending extension or filter, or pay for YT's ad-free premium tier. More recently, netizens have reported experiencing delays in playback when using non-Chrome browsers as well. Upon launching a video, Firefox users have reported a delay of roughly five seconds before playback would begin. In a statement to The Register, Google admitted it was intentionally making its content less binge-able for users unwilling to turn off offending extensions, though this wasn't linked to any one browser. "Ads are a vital lifeline for our creators that helps them run and grow their businesses," a Google spokesperson explained. "In the past week, users using ad blockers may have experienced delays in loading, regardless of the browser they are using." To be clear, Google's business model revolves around advertising, and ad blockers are specifically called out as being in violation of its terms of service. Google also makes Chrome, the widely-used browser that Mozilla's Firefox and others try to compete against. Unfortunately, the method used by Google to detect the presence of ad blockers and trigger the delay appears to be prone to false positives. Several netizens have reported experiencing delays when using Firefox or Microsoft's Edge browser without an ad blocker installed. YouTube's 'Ad blockers not allowed' pop-up scares the bejesus out of netizens Privacy advocate challenges YouTube's ad blocking detection scripts under EU law What's really going on with Chrome's June crackdown on extensions – and why your ad blocker may or may not work Microsoft dials back Bing after users manage to recreate Disney logo in fake AI-generated images Google told us users who have uninstalled their ad blockers may continue to experience temporary delays loading videos, though the issue should resolve itself after "refreshing their browser." The Register was unable to replicate this behavior in Firefox with or without an ad blocker enabled. This suggests Google could be experimenting to see just how far it can push users to convince them to turn off their ad blockers for good. In other words, not all netizens will or have experienced this delay. YouTube said its ad block detection does not target any specific browsers, and that people who continue to use ad blockers may experience degraded or interrupted service as its detection efforts evolve. Google's efforts to deter ad blockers don't stop there. As we reported earlier this month, the search giant will be pushing ahead with a planned API change in June that will render legacy Chrome extensions – including ad blockers – useless unless they are overhauled. While it's entirely possible to refactor ad blockers to support the new API – dubbed Manifest V3 – certain functionality including content blocking will likely be diminished. To what extent remains unclear – though some, including AdGuard CTO Andrey Meshkov, are optimistic about the transition, saying it will be able to port to the new platform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 Since I watch DF every day now on youtube I just subscribed to premium because I can’t stand commercials. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodger Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 I just have Youtube Premium because use it too much to put up with a hassle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 I refuse to break. They're making these ads obnoxious so that you give in and subscribe. It's super scummy. There are phone apps you can download to get rid of ads on mobile at least. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reputator Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 4 hours ago, Brick said: I refuse to break. They're making these ads obnoxious so that you give in and subscribe. It's super scummy. There are phone apps you can download to get rid of ads on mobile at least. You'll have to cave eventually. They're gatekeeping more and more features. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 16 minutes ago, Reputator said: You'll have to cave eventually. They're gatekeeping more and more features. Features like what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cusideabelincoln Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 On 12/12/2023 at 5:23 PM, Brick said: I refuse to break. They're making these ads obnoxious so that you give in and subscribe. It's super scummy. There are phone apps you can download to get rid of ads on mobile at least. Obnoxious... and scummy. I let my Premium run out and just got a sponsored video from Scientology. If I continue to get more bullshit like this, I will indeed pay to not see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 43 minutes ago, cusideabelincoln said: Obnoxious... and scummy. I let my Premium run out and just got a sponsored video from Scientology. If I continue to get more bullshit like this, I will indeed pay to not see it. If Google was smart they’d just force people to listen to recent Elon Musk interviews for 60-90 seconds as an ad break: they’d have a record number of YouTube Premium subscribers in no time! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 It's not just you: YouTube is slowing down your PC if you have AdBlock installed by making your CPU sweat, likely as part of its draconian war on ad blockers | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM YouTube Premium members also appear to be impacted. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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