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moe90@feddit.nl to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 3 months ago

Frustrated YouTube viewers seek explanation for hour-long unskippable ads (Update: Statement)

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Frustrated YouTube viewers seek explanation for hour-long unskippable ads (Update: Statement)

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moe90@feddit.nl to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 3 months ago
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Frustrated YouTube viewers seek explanation for hour-long unskippable ads (Updated: Clarification)
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YouTube ads are getting more frustrating, with some users reporting unskippable ads that are nearly an hour long. Are ad blockers to blame?
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    It has nothing to do with the expense and everything to do with the fact that most people do not enjoy reading (any more, at least).

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      I guess I’ll just appreciate the fact that my books don’t have ads.

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        I read a lot of books on Kindle. It’s just a matter of time …

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          The base Kindle already has ads on the lock screen…

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            I use the Android app, so at least I don’t have to endure that.

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