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Re: uBlock Origin 1.53

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Post by flakes »

TerrifiedMouse wrote: post #18
all2 wrote: post #12

Earlier quoted context omitted.

This. I've pretty much stopped using YouTube since the adblocker blocker shut me out. I figure it's a good time to kick a bad habit. :D

Same. I only visit when someone links to a video or I absolutely have to to get information. Used to visit YouTube’s front page as part of my daily routine, effectively using it as a social media site - which it definitely is; it’s just that the posts are all videos, the comment section is like every other but moderated by the video poster, and the front page is completely algorithm driven.

One thing which seriously improves my experience is using the "Block element" feature on non-ads as well. Suggested videos, youtube shorts, banners, etc, all get blocked. Leaves the site much more lean and leaves less distracting visual clutter.

I use this strategy on a lot of sites (which sadly includes stackoverflow lately).

Re: uBlock Origin 1.53

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Post by venatiodecorus »

uoaei wrote: post #4
creatonez wrote: post #3

For anyone looking for up-to-date information on getting YouTube ad blocking to work: https://github.com/uBlockOrigin/uAssets/issues/19976

Ad-blocking never stopped working for me. I use a combo of uBlock Origin, uMatrix, and Unhook.

I used to use uMatrix before it ceased development, but eventually switched over to only uBlock advanced mode. Do you find it still works fine? What cases do you keep uMatrix around for?

Re: uBlock Origin 1.53

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Post by jenadine »

all2 wrote: post #12
flakes wrote: post #9

I've been using uBlock since shortly after it launched, and I'd rather lose access to all Google services than not have an ad blocker. I seriously question how people use a browser without one. Completely changes how the web feels.

This. I've pretty much stopped using YouTube since the adblocker blocker shut me out. I figure it's a good time to kick a bad habit. :D

I'm not seeing any YouTube adds. I'm using ublock origin with firefox and didn't do anything special. What YouTube adds are everyone talking about?

Re: uBlock Origin 1.53

#24

Post by Kate0CoolLibby »

flakes wrote: post #9

I've been using uBlock since shortly after it launched, and I'd rather lose access to all Google services than not have an ad blocker. I seriously question how people use a browser without one. Completely changes how the web feels.

A few years now since I have given up on (most) of Google's services. YouTube via Newpipe is the only exception I can think of.

But if it came between choosing between uBlock and anything? I choose uBlock!

Re: uBlock Origin 1.53

#25

Post by flakes »

jenadine wrote: post #23
all2 wrote: post #12

Earlier quoted context omitted.

This. I've pretty much stopped using YouTube since the adblocker blocker shut me out. I figure it's a good time to kick a bad habit. :D

I'm not seeing any YouTube adds. I'm using ublock origin with firefox and didn't do anything special. What YouTube adds are everyone talking about?

Seems to be not hitting every user the same way. I also did not have any direct message about ad blockers, but I did notice videos not loading correctly and requiring a page refresh to work. Updating uBlock seemed to fix that issue. It was only afterwards that I heard of others having problems.

Re: uBlock Origin 1.53

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Post by therein »

applecrazy wrote: post #14
therein wrote: post #5

Earlier quoted context omitted.

As far as I can tell, they are leaving Silicon Valley IPs to the end of the rollout.

this is untrue. located in the bay area and getting dinged hard on most of my devices

Interesting. Maybe it is Google Fiber in Bay Area, or something more specific like that.

I get it on my devices when I travel outside Bay Area and my friends everywhere else are getting the treatment that people are complaining about.

But with just uBlock Origin, haven't seen anything pertaining ads on YouTube on Google Fiber in Bay Area.

Re: uBlock Origin 1.53

#27

Post by lkuty »

flakes wrote: post #21
TerrifiedMouse wrote: post #18

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Same. I only visit when someone links to a video or I absolutely have to to get information. Used to visit YouTube’s front page as part of my daily routine, effectively using it as a social media site - which it definitely is; it’s just that the posts are all videos, the comment section is like every other but moderated by the video poster, and the front page is completely algorithm driven.

One thing which seriously improves my experience is using the "Block element" feature on non-ads as well. Suggested videos, youtube shorts, banners, etc, all get blocked. Leaves the site much more lean and leaves less distracting visual clutter. I use this strategy on a lot of sites (which sadly includes stackoverflow lately).

You might wanna use Unhook.

Re: uBlock Origin 1.53

#28

Post by soultrees »

flakes wrote: post #9

I've been using uBlock since shortly after it launched, and I'd rather lose access to all Google services than not have an ad blocker. I seriously question how people use a browser without one. Completely changes how the web feels.

It’s crazy. Even with an adblocker you are subjected to a crazy amount of ads or hostile design. With ads, it’s just a free for all on your attention.

Re: uBlock Origin 1.53

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Post by leosanchez »

all2 wrote: post #12
flakes wrote: post #9

I've been using uBlock since shortly after it launched, and I'd rather lose access to all Google services than not have an ad blocker. I seriously question how people use a browser without one. Completely changes how the web feels.

This. I've pretty much stopped using YouTube since the adblocker blocker shut me out. I figure it's a good time to kick a bad habit. :D

Can't you copy the url and open in incognito?

If you are using Firefox you can open it in a container that is not logged into YouTube no ?

Re: uBlock Origin 1.53

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Post by swanee »

jenadine wrote: post #23
all2 wrote: post #12

Earlier quoted context omitted.

This. I've pretty much stopped using YouTube since the adblocker blocker shut me out. I figure it's a good time to kick a bad habit. :D

I'm not seeing any YouTube adds. I'm using ublock origin with firefox and didn't do anything special. What YouTube adds are everyone talking about?

They have been rolling out ad-blocker detection with warning popups telling you to disable it. Mine were skippable the first few times but that lead to a final 3 warnings with the player refusing to load after. They seem to be doing a lot of A/B testing with the system currently.
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