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YouTube currently testing 5 to 10 unskippable ads before video starts

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Re: YouTube currently testing 5 to 10 unskippable ads before video starts

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Post by hkh28 »

bradhe wrote: post #3

Fun fact: If you report the ad, it skips that ad and all remaining ones and goes straight to the video.

I found out that if you do that enough times, your account will permanently lose the ability to report ads. At least, the option is no longer present on my account.

Re: YouTube currently testing 5 to 10 unskippable ads before video starts

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Post by nuc1e0n »

rco8786 wrote: post #4
protocontrol wrote: post #2

Keep shooting themselves in the foot

Are they? What’s the alternative?

An alternative will be produced if youtube becomes a hassle to use. 30 years ago people watched television, but the ads became too numerous. Now only boomers watch it at all.
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