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YouTube cracking down on third-party apps that block ads

submitted by dosvydanya_freedomz to technology 1 yearApr 16, 2024 10:30:21 ago (+5/-0)     (9to5google.com)

https://9to5google.com/2024/04/15/youtube-app-block-ads/

Following the ad blocker crackdown, YouTube is explicitly going after third-party — often mobile — apps that let viewers skip advertising.

YouTube announced today that it is “strengthening our enforcement on third-party apps that violate YouTube’s Terms of Service, specifically ad-blocking apps.”

Users will see a “The following content is not available on this app” error message or experience “buffering issues” when they try to play content though those alternative clients.


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[ - ] 2plus2equals5 0 points 1 yearApr 16, 2024 17:27:47 ago (+0/-0)

After the eighth Grammerly ad in a row, I think I'll purchase it.

[ - ] CoinQuest 0 points 1 yearApr 17, 2024 01:24:01 ago (+0/-0)

You know the product exists. So the advertising worked.

[ - ] mikenigger 0 points 1 yearApr 16, 2024 13:29:41 ago (+0/-0)

they couldn't pay a pajeet more than a month to fuck with adblock users, eveything went back to normal after a few weeks

[ - ] Tallest_Skil 2 points 1 yearApr 16, 2024 13:14:03 ago (+2/-0)

My adblocker still works fine. Nothing they say or do will ever make me view their ads.

[ - ] BrokenVoat 3 points 1 yearApr 16, 2024 12:21:18 ago (+3/-0)

And Im cracking down on the use of youtube. Throw that trash in garbage can.

[ - ] lolxd 0 points 1 yearApr 16, 2024 11:43:55 ago (+0/-0)

Youtube has been cracking down on third party apps for years, can you tell me something new?

[ - ] dosvydanya_freedomz [op] 0 points 1 yearApr 16, 2024 11:47:43 ago (+0/-0)

true but according to the article they are going to enforce it more or whatever that means. actually they are going to try to slow down the videos or stop the connections altogether. lets if its holds true.

people should start using alternatives for youtube like invidio and other services that are not as stringent on their users

[ - ] Sector2 1 point 1 yearApr 16, 2024 14:08:08 ago (+1/-0)

Few days ago I started getting actual ads appearing for several seconds instead of just a screen flash. Can't replicate it this morning though.

I use uMatrix and ad block plus.

[ - ] Jinglebanger 1 point 1 yearApr 16, 2024 11:38:52 ago (+1/-0)

Just go to youtube.com in a browser with an ad blocker instead of using any of the apps. Works great.

[ - ] RabbiKinderschtupper 2 points 1 yearApr 16, 2024 11:11:43 ago (+2/-0)

That will be the death of YouTube

[ - ] yesiknow 1 point 1 yearApr 16, 2024 10:49:55 ago (+1/-0)

The podcast grifters tell the ad as part of their routine

[ - ] mikenigger 0 points 1 yearApr 16, 2024 13:23:26 ago (+0/-0)

SponsorBlock skips the native ads

[ - ] Conspirologist 0 points 1 yearApr 16, 2024 10:33:25 ago (+1/-1)

My adblockers still work. Google will have to fuck up all internet to make them quit working.